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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

hey i noticed when people are going to the fire academy to being vol. firefighters , their helmet says their town and their status but the status says auxiliary . What does that mean and are you able to respond to calls while in the academy ?

Asked by ... about 10 years ago

Auxillary members are those members that can provide help outside of a structure but are not able to work inside

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After a fire, why do firefighters cut the wood in about 2 ft. long?

Asked by James over 10 years ago

What are you referring to?

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how long does the vol. fire academy take in NJ . ( bergen county ) .

Asked by jc about 10 years ago

I can only speak for Sc but the curriculm is the same. Here they make the classes accomatable for the volunteers by doing classroom portion in the evenings and Sat. Takes approx 3 moths to get FF 1&2.

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Is it awkward when females flirt or check u guys out??

Asked by Akilah about 10 years ago

More ego building lol, but it can be humerous although, but not to many people hate firemen.

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I'm writing a book where the character's house burns down, and she doesn't think it's an accident. How can you tell a fire is arson?

Asked by Madison over 10 years ago

Personal items removed from house prior to fire, excessive debt, behind on house payments are your first clue. As for the home numerous ignition point. No power to the house. Vacant homes are good starting points.

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how long does it take on average to receive your bunker gear once ordered ?

Asked by ... over 9 years ago

Depends on the dealer and if they are custom fit. We have ours custom fit so it can take about a month..

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How long does it take to put out a house fire? And what was the longest time it's ever taken for you to put out a fire?

Asked by emma over 10 years ago

It depends on response time. Was dispatched lastnight to arson fire and the firstarriving unit had the fire knocked down in 5 min. So it all revolves withresponse time and how fast water gets to the fire. My longest fire has been 3 hrs.

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