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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 ... almost 10 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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When you go to a scene,and there is a ups truck involved,and it was on fire, and there's. Stuff that didn't catch fire , like money or other stuff , do you guys hold on to it ,till another ups truck comes . plus do they have to pay you guys.to get it

Asked by Judy over 9 years ago

No it gets turned over to Police Dept and no they do not have to pay for it since it is theirs anyway

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I recently got a full volunteer fireman's uniform from 1989 and I'm wondering since Kevlar can degrade could it still be flame retardant.

Asked by chris ward almost 10 years ago

It is not in compliance with NFPA regulations for duty uniforms that are worn under the bunker gear due to age and degradation.

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What do you do if you show up at a fire where the entire front of the building is in engulfed flames, preventing you from getting to the back, but there are victims in the back who might be alive since the back is not fully engulfed yet? Thanks

Asked by 1312413234 over 9 years ago

Go to town and get a quick knock down from the front and send crews to the back to check for access. The Charleston Fire Dept had their infamous Sofa Super Store fire and an employee was trapped in the back of the facility and they had to axe their way to him from the outside of the wall to bring him out that side.

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Hi, I'm only 16 as of yesterday and I know I have much to look forward to but one thing that has kept roaming my mind is College/University. I would like to know if college is beneficial to my future position or should I go straight to Fire Academy?

Asked by Nicole Ortiz over 9 years ago

can you do both? As online college degree in fire science?

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n your opinion do think vol. firefighters ages 17 - 18 who are still in high school school should be allowed to respond to a call during school hours ? or at least carry pagers on them in school?

Asked by ... about 10 years ago

Unfortunately with economics being such you may have to do that but I feel that a community should put public safery first in staffing depts. i am not in favor of either of these because teenagers tend to lack that maturity of being able to do both activities. But as said it is dependent on the communities needs.

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I got a speeding ticket (100 in a 65) last night. I'm going to pay it off as soon as they let me. Will this hurt me in becoming a firefighter? Had another ticket 2 1/2 years ago.

Asked by Tori almost 10 years ago

yes, 100 in 65 is considered reckless driving. May want to evaluate your driving habits. Most department require a 10 yr driving record.

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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?

When you go to a scene,and there is a ups truck involved,and it was on fire, and there's. Stuff that didn't catch fire , like money or other stuff , do you guys hold on to it ,till another ups truck comes . plus do they have to pay you guys.to get it

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I recently got a full volunteer fireman's uniform from 1989 and I'm wondering since Kevlar can degrade could it still be flame retardant.

What do you do if you show up at a fire where the entire front of the building is in engulfed flames, preventing you from getting to the back, but there are victims in the back who might be alive since the back is not fully engulfed yet? Thanks

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Hi, I'm only 16 as of yesterday and I know I have much to look forward to but one thing that has kept roaming my mind is College/University. I would like to know if college is beneficial to my future position or should I go straight to Fire Academy?

n your opinion do think vol. firefighters ages 17 - 18 who are still in high school school should be allowed to respond to a call during school hours ? or at least carry pagers on them in school?

I got a speeding ticket (100 in a 65) last night. I'm going to pay it off as soon as they let me. Will this hurt me in becoming a firefighter? Had another ticket 2 1/2 years ago.

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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?

When you go to a scene,and there is a ups truck involved,and it was on fire, and there's. Stuff that didn't catch fire , like money or other stuff , do you guys hold on to it ,till another ups truck comes . plus do they have to pay you guys.to get it

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I recently got a full volunteer fireman's uniform from 1989 and I'm wondering since Kevlar can degrade could it still be flame retardant.

What do you do if you show up at a fire where the entire front of the building is in engulfed flames, preventing you from getting to the back, but there are victims in the back who might be alive since the back is not fully engulfed yet? Thanks

Also on Jobstr...

Hi, I'm only 16 as of yesterday and I know I have much to look forward to but one thing that has kept roaming my mind is College/University. I would like to know if college is beneficial to my future position or should I go straight to Fire Academy?

n your opinion do think vol. firefighters ages 17 - 18 who are still in high school school should be allowed to respond to a call during school hours ? or at least carry pagers on them in school?

I got a speeding ticket (100 in a 65) last night. I'm going to pay it off as soon as they let me. Will this hurt me in becoming a firefighter? Had another ticket 2 1/2 years ago.

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