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I’ve applied to become a volunteer fire station. What I’m curious about is sleeping. How often do you get calls during the night on average? And would you say working these kinda hours has messed up your sleep schedule?

Asked by John over 7 years ago

There is no telling, last night and none but shift before I had 3 at night. You can be sound asleep and 10 sec later your heart is running 130 bpm. There no way to prepare other than keeping your self rested before shft.

710 Votes

if I want to become a fire fighter wear do I start

Asked by Jeromy Hinojoza about 7 years ago

Finish high school. Get at least a AA degree in fire mngment or the such. If volunteer fire depts are in your community and sign up. Get your EMT and all of these steps move you to the front of the list.

708 Votes

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Not sure you can answer this as it is re:Canadian law but even your best guess is a good start. If a firefighter has been charge with a criminal offense (aggravated assault), can he remain actively working?

Asked by Poopsie almost 8 years ago

Dependent on the level of the assault. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence would disqualify in the US.

707 Votes

How can training help in first responder preparation and in overcoming barriers?

Asked by Fernando about 7 years ago

You have to know what you are getting involved with in this career and what the hazards or pros and cons. Training continues through out your career due to changes that occur all the time from medical treatment to tactics and construction.

706 Votes

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If a plug is not plugged in is it okay for the metal prongs to be touching water

Asked by Shanthi over 7 years ago

should be dried before being plugges in but the prongs will begin to rust if left in water

703 Votes

When I light a match in my bedroom, it goes out. But when I light it anywhere else in the house, it burns normally. Should I be concerned? Is there carbon monoxide in my room?!

Asked by Belinda about 7 years ago

could be you have a draft in the room or low oxygen levels secondary to increased CO levels. Is there any gas service in that room?

703 Votes

Hey, so i had a question about how exactly firefighters got assigned to their stations for example, can a FF that lives in One town get assigned to a station two towns over( even if there is one in his town?)I had other questions—drop your email? Pls

Asked by Tj almost 8 years ago

palmettoss@yahoo.com

Assignments depend on needs and sometimes seniority.

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I’ve applied to become a volunteer fire station. What I’m curious about is sleeping. How often do you get calls during the night on average? And would you say working these kinda hours has messed up your sleep schedule?

if I want to become a fire fighter wear do I start

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Not sure you can answer this as it is re:Canadian law but even your best guess is a good start. If a firefighter has been charge with a criminal offense (aggravated assault), can he remain actively working?

How can training help in first responder preparation and in overcoming barriers?

Also on Jobstr...

If a plug is not plugged in is it okay for the metal prongs to be touching water

When I light a match in my bedroom, it goes out. But when I light it anywhere else in the house, it burns normally. Should I be concerned? Is there carbon monoxide in my room?!

Hey, so i had a question about how exactly firefighters got assigned to their stations for example, can a FF that lives in One town get assigned to a station two towns over( even if there is one in his town?)I had other questions—drop your email? Pls

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I’ve applied to become a volunteer fire station. What I’m curious about is sleeping. How often do you get calls during the night on average? And would you say working these kinda hours has messed up your sleep schedule?

if I want to become a fire fighter wear do I start

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Not sure you can answer this as it is re:Canadian law but even your best guess is a good start. If a firefighter has been charge with a criminal offense (aggravated assault), can he remain actively working?

How can training help in first responder preparation and in overcoming barriers?

Also on Jobstr...

If a plug is not plugged in is it okay for the metal prongs to be touching water

When I light a match in my bedroom, it goes out. But when I light it anywhere else in the house, it burns normally. Should I be concerned? Is there carbon monoxide in my room?!

Hey, so i had a question about how exactly firefighters got assigned to their stations for example, can a FF that lives in One town get assigned to a station two towns over( even if there is one in his town?)I had other questions—drop your email? Pls

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