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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

Asked by Sam over 4 years ago

Get your EMT, it puts you above many others.

304 Votes

I had a horrible experience with a garden fire which started when I was asleep. Ended up fine but I keep thinking about what would have happened if it had got into the roof. My roof is insulated with super glass but would this prevent a blaze?

Asked by CD over 3 years ago

Not quite sure what super glass is?

303 Votes

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL over 4 years ago

Law Enforcement

300 Votes

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

Asked by Ethan4598 over 4 years ago

Most are able to build an emotional wall and can concentrate on the tasks at hand. But there are some that can only do it for so long and have to retire and unfortunately there are so who take their own lives. I know of at least 5 co workers who have killed themselves. I have had a few calls that are imbedded in my head but can keep them back in the cave of my mind.

300 Votes

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Have you ever took valuables out of a burning building before? I would assume objects isn’t a top priority even if it’s expensive or important but have you ever done it?

Asked by Fanny almost 4 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.

299 Votes

Is there a fire code in Ontario that prevents tenants from storing bicycles on their balcony (wood balcony second floor)?

Asked by minto over 4 years ago

Probably only if it interferes with egress during a fire.

294 Votes

Have you ever been to a situation like this? https://youtu.be/q3sUYlkFvUU

Asked by Kaylee over 4 years ago

Nope but Cats yes.

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Firefighter

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Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

I had a horrible experience with a garden fire which started when I was asleep. Ended up fine but I keep thinking about what would have happened if it had got into the roof. My roof is insulated with super glass but would this prevent a blaze?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

Also on Jobstr...

Have you ever took valuables out of a burning building before? I would assume objects isn’t a top priority even if it’s expensive or important but have you ever done it?

Is there a fire code in Ontario that prevents tenants from storing bicycles on their balcony (wood balcony second floor)?

Have you ever been to a situation like this? https://youtu.be/q3sUYlkFvUU

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

I had a horrible experience with a garden fire which started when I was asleep. Ended up fine but I keep thinking about what would have happened if it had got into the roof. My roof is insulated with super glass but would this prevent a blaze?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

Also on Jobstr...

Have you ever took valuables out of a burning building before? I would assume objects isn’t a top priority even if it’s expensive or important but have you ever done it?

Is there a fire code in Ontario that prevents tenants from storing bicycles on their balcony (wood balcony second floor)?

Have you ever been to a situation like this? https://youtu.be/q3sUYlkFvUU

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