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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Besides fighting fires, what other jobs do firefighters carry out?

Asked by Ryan about 9 years ago

Public education. Emergency Medical Services. fire prevention to name a few. We do not fight as many fires that we use to.

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I have a friend that is considering being a firefighter. He is 25 years old, going on 26. He has a record for carrying from when he was 18, and this has been following him around for years. Is there anyway he can become a firefighter?

Asked by Red about 9 years ago

Depends on the scenario. Just being in possession of weapon not neccessarily. Is it a felony in a violent encounter. You have given me not enough info

803 Votes

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When u first joined the FD what did ur friends family and people you know say and think about you ?

Asked by ... over 9 years ago

My family didn't really know what was entailed. I really wanted to go into law enforcement but my wife asked me to be a firefighter instead, she felt it was safer. That was 26 years ago and I am still doing it. My family ended up being proud of my career choice.

803 Votes

Hey I just received my gear for my vol. fire department and it is a morning pride with a tail back with a velcro spot for a name plate, do you know any where I could go or look up to order my name plate to place on my tail of my structural jacket ?

Asked by Joe about 9 years ago

Call the manufacturer they usually do. it.

799 Votes

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Asked by alias over 9 years ago

this also depends on availbility of others. Some communities have no choice but to use them.

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after a fire, why do fire fighters cut burnt woods in 2 ft. long?

Asked by James about 10 years ago

Didnt know we did?

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I live in a 2 story home and I'm concerned about getting stuck on the 2nd floor in the event of a fire. Can you recommend a good escape ladder? I'm looking for one I can practice on. Most of the ladders I'm finding say that they are a 1 time use.

Asked by Crystal over 9 years ago

i would be skeptical of a ladder that says one time use since it is recommended to occassional practice. I have never heard of a one time use ladder.

798 Votes

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Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Besides fighting fires, what other jobs do firefighters carry out?

I have a friend that is considering being a firefighter. He is 25 years old, going on 26. He has a record for carrying from when he was 18, and this has been following him around for years. Is there anyway he can become a firefighter?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When u first joined the FD what did ur friends family and people you know say and think about you ?

Hey I just received my gear for my vol. fire department and it is a morning pride with a tail back with a velcro spot for a name plate, do you know any where I could go or look up to order my name plate to place on my tail of my structural jacket ?

Also on Jobstr...

refrying to the question i just asked about school its high school and ages 17 - 18

after a fire, why do fire fighters cut burnt woods in 2 ft. long?

I live in a 2 story home and I'm concerned about getting stuck on the 2nd floor in the event of a fire. Can you recommend a good escape ladder? I'm looking for one I can practice on. Most of the ladders I'm finding say that they are a 1 time use.

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Besides fighting fires, what other jobs do firefighters carry out?

I have a friend that is considering being a firefighter. He is 25 years old, going on 26. He has a record for carrying from when he was 18, and this has been following him around for years. Is there anyway he can become a firefighter?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When u first joined the FD what did ur friends family and people you know say and think about you ?

Hey I just received my gear for my vol. fire department and it is a morning pride with a tail back with a velcro spot for a name plate, do you know any where I could go or look up to order my name plate to place on my tail of my structural jacket ?

Also on Jobstr...

refrying to the question i just asked about school its high school and ages 17 - 18

after a fire, why do fire fighters cut burnt woods in 2 ft. long?

I live in a 2 story home and I'm concerned about getting stuck on the 2nd floor in the event of a fire. Can you recommend a good escape ladder? I'm looking for one I can practice on. Most of the ladders I'm finding say that they are a 1 time use.

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