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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Hi! I have a 15 month old little girl, and I've recently gotten into a few arguments with people regarding forward facing vs rear facing. I'm wanting to rear face as long as possible. Which do you find to be the safest?

Asked by Caitie A. over 10 years ago

I prefer to see forward but if you look at it when it comes to accidents with apparatus rear facing seat should over more protection from head on collisions but it basically is up to individual preference. My vote though is forward facing

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Can clean up begin right after the fire is put out

Asked by Kim almost 10 years ago

yes, it is smart thing to avoid further damage from water and environmental damage.

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I just joined my vol fire department as an auxiliary . When i am at the fire house should I stay more quiet and just listen or should I be very out going and talkative with the other firemen ?

Asked by ... almost 10 years ago

Be out going but not a know it all.

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Are there some departments in the United States that don't require you to pass the aerial ladder test? In other words are there some departments that you don't have to go up the aerial ladder. Thank you

Asked by John over 9 years ago

I am sure there are since not every Dept has Aerials but you will need to be able to climb extension ladders. So if you are afraid of heights this may not be your cup of tra

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What is a typical daily routine in a firehouse?

Asked by Andre over 9 years ago

0745: report for duty0745-0845 apparatus inspected and inventoried or cleaned.0945-1100 daily dutiesMonday- detail kitchenTuesday- WindowsWed- detail the rigThur- detail specific storage roomsFriday yard maintenance

1100-1300 Lunch1300-1500 training1500-1700 any special projects1700-0800 downtime, sleep, watch tv whatever

All subject to change daily for responses to emergencies

That pretty much sums it up

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Would you consider a fuse box from 1958 a fire hazard.

Asked by kim almost 10 years ago

By modern standards that would be a yes to it being a fire hazard.

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Hello! Ok, so on my birthday I got my gear and number. My parent is a veteran and because of that I am set at very high standards with the team but right now I can't tell a rake from a pike poll! Do you have any advice?

Asked by H.r. over 10 years ago

Get with a veteran let him show you the ropes. He is a veteran because he does it safely. For the first few months Watch, Listen but don't put your input until you are confident that you know what you are doing. Otherwise hang on for the ride.....

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Hi! I have a 15 month old little girl, and I've recently gotten into a few arguments with people regarding forward facing vs rear facing. I'm wanting to rear face as long as possible. Which do you find to be the safest?

Can clean up begin right after the fire is put out

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I just joined my vol fire department as an auxiliary . When i am at the fire house should I stay more quiet and just listen or should I be very out going and talkative with the other firemen ?

Are there some departments in the United States that don't require you to pass the aerial ladder test? In other words are there some departments that you don't have to go up the aerial ladder. Thank you

Also on Jobstr...

What is a typical daily routine in a firehouse?

Would you consider a fuse box from 1958 a fire hazard.

Hello! Ok, so on my birthday I got my gear and number. My parent is a veteran and because of that I am set at very high standards with the team but right now I can't tell a rake from a pike poll! Do you have any advice?

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Hi! I have a 15 month old little girl, and I've recently gotten into a few arguments with people regarding forward facing vs rear facing. I'm wanting to rear face as long as possible. Which do you find to be the safest?

Can clean up begin right after the fire is put out

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I just joined my vol fire department as an auxiliary . When i am at the fire house should I stay more quiet and just listen or should I be very out going and talkative with the other firemen ?

Are there some departments in the United States that don't require you to pass the aerial ladder test? In other words are there some departments that you don't have to go up the aerial ladder. Thank you

Also on Jobstr...

What is a typical daily routine in a firehouse?

Would you consider a fuse box from 1958 a fire hazard.

Hello! Ok, so on my birthday I got my gear and number. My parent is a veteran and because of that I am set at very high standards with the team but right now I can't tell a rake from a pike poll! Do you have any advice?

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