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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

I'm 18, female & was planning to volunteer after hs. I was going to do it as a full time job, but i heard that the written tests are every 4 years & the recent one will be this year, but im not physically ready. i was just wondering how i can apply?

Asked by Rose almost 9 years ago

Join a volunteer Dept and get yourself ready. Down South we don't have civil service exams. When the vacancy occurs we advertize the position for applicants.

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I have a small metal rack that fits right behind the steam pipe in my bathroom. My bathroom small and not a lot of wall space & want the rack hold nailpolish. Is this safe. Will steam pipe & nail polish pose a fire risk?

Asked by ANGELA over 9 years ago

Not the smartest idea. Fingernail polish can be flammable. I would keep it in another location if you are hurting for the room.

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I just became a firefighter and I they told me that I may never have to climb the aerial ladder because at that they station that I am at they don't have an aerial ladder truck. Is this true? I have no problem with the aerial ladder.

Asked by Tom almost 9 years ago

If they don't have one I guess you are in a good position then

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What is the role of BA board controller?

Asked by ko ko htike about 9 years ago

Are you referring to a Breathing Apparatus Controller dealing with exiting and entering areas while utilizing scba?

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Can a clean up take place right after a fire is put out, and is this ever done if arson might be the cause

Asked by kim over 9 years ago

Clean up or salvage begins immediately so that more items can be rescued. As for arson fires that would be no due to it being an active crime scene.

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How has American dependence on synthetic materials changed the way those employed in fire protection fields do their jobs?

Asked by greeneyes about 10 years ago

Burns faster increases collapse time in structures is the simpliest way to answer that one.

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I am thinking about going on a paid department like FDNY or Jersey City FD. How competitive is it and how can I make my self stand out from other aplicants?

Asked by ... about 9 years ago

Those depts are very competitive. Getting a degree helps. But since they are civil service guys have gone years to get hired. I suggest that you get your EMT cert but also spread your wings by also llooking out of state. The south tends to be more fruifull on availibility of ff jobs.

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