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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Would Fire Ecology and Management be a good thing to major in ?

Asked by Jay over 8 years ago

If you are planning to go into Forestry firefighting yes

793 Votes

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Asked by Syd about 8 years ago

Quite frequently while out in public. Yes it does make you feel appreciated. No on the autographg.

790 Votes

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Is it SAFE to use a pressure cooker in a private home..?

Asked by Bearminator@hotmail.ca over 8 years ago

If followeded by manufacture instructions

790 Votes

What's the difference between a grease fire and electrical fire

Asked by Ms herbert almost 9 years ago

Grease involves a flammanle liquid which does not allow the application of water. And electrical fire is the same way until power is turned off.

788 Votes

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Does being an eagle scout do anything when becoming a firefighter

Asked by Brandon almost 8 years ago

It looks good on character reference. So list it

787 Votes

How do firefighters know where there are hydrants around a house they are called to? A map, memory, once they arrive, etc.?

Asked by CHILLI over 8 years ago

Maps and knowledge. If you are arriving to find your hydrant you are behind the eight ball. You need to know it ahead of time cause it may change the route that you may take.

787 Votes

Do you think majoring in enviromental science would help getting a firefighter job?

Asked by Jalen over 8 years ago

In my honest opinion, No. one of our officers has a BA in Geology for instance and it does nothing for him. If you are going to go to college and be in the fire service get a degree that correlates to the job.

782 Votes