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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

Asked by Darlene over 5 years ago

Everybody since it is so virulent

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Asked by Madison A Keppler almost 7 years ago

There are several different levels, not everyone becomes a paramedic. Takes 2 yrs to get it usually and is intensive materials and time involved. Some become basics- 9 mths.

632 Votes

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What is the most disturbing injury/ death you have seen on the job.(I know the job can yield harsh realities.)

Asked by Keith about 6 years ago

Child abuse cases and elderly since they are the ones that tend to be the ones that need others to help them.

632 Votes

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Asked by 777 over 5 years ago

Not really to be honest

630 Votes

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What do the different lights and sirens mean?

Asked by Connor over 5 years ago

Different siren just to draw attention to distracted drivers, otherwise just a way of moving through traffic.

623 Votes

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

Asked by Justin about 6 years ago

I could see certain applications such as high rise fires if it was possible to have a device such as that . Today technology has no limits.

623 Votes

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

Asked by MB over 5 years ago

Yes, generally against policy

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What do YOU do?

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What is the most disturbing injury/ death you have seen on the job.(I know the job can yield harsh realities.)

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Also on Jobstr...

What do the different lights and sirens mean?

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What is the most disturbing injury/ death you have seen on the job.(I know the job can yield harsh realities.)

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Also on Jobstr...

What do the different lights and sirens mean?

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

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