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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

WHEN A CAR IS ON FIRE DUE TO AN ACCIDENT AND A PERSON IS TRAPPED , WILL THIS PERSON DIE BEFORE BURNING TO DEATH. YOUR ANSWER WILL HOPEFULLY RELIEVE MY MIND AND SLEEPLESS NIGHTS. PERSONAL TRAGEDY IM DEALING WITH

Asked by ROSA ALLEN over 4 years ago

They will lose consciousness due to lack of oxygen but they would possible expierence pain but then also the injuries from the wreck may cause them to lose consciousness. So that is a difficult question to ask.

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How do you get used to blood and gore?

Asked by asdfasd over 5 years ago

Just block it out but did about puke the other day when a dog of a pt was eating up the pts vomit lol

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Hi, since the COVID-19 thing have you worked more or less?

Asked by Joe over 5 years ago

911 calls have decreased and calls in general but still working the same hours.

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If you where not a Firefighter what job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL over 5 years ago

Law Enforcement

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Asked by Fanny almost 5 years ago

Yes, during overhaul or if we have time to get things out but it depends on staffing. I currently operate a 1 man Engine and I cover approx 100 sq miles by myself with back up 20 miles away. So with that said my time is very limited to do alot of things, lol.

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