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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Asked by Alex almost 6 years ago

I am going to some dumb calls lately I can say.

653 Votes

Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

Asked by Ricardo about 6 years ago

Adventure #1Boredom #2Never know what your going to be doing min to min when on duty.

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Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

Asked by Jay about 6 years ago

Nope, cars are becoming more sound proof and people just do not pay attention. There is blindspots that we come out of which is why “WE” drive with due regard and extreme caution.

652 Votes

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Asked by bradshmad almost 7 years ago

Yes, it does.

649 Votes

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During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Asked by Firefighter King almost 7 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

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Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

Asked by Dayton over 5 years ago

Criminal that get injured while victimiZing others. I will treat injuries but not feel sorry for them.

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As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Asked by Keith over 6 years ago

Alot of Fire depts have explorer programs for teenagers to get them whAt they need to be a ff

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I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Also on Jobstr...

During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Also on Jobstr...

During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

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