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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

What make black smoke

Asked by Ms herbert over 9 years ago

Incomplete combustion where the fire is not reached its max temp to ensure complete burning of materials, also Rubber and Petroleum products.

959 Votes

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 about 11 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.

957 Votes

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What is the role of BA board officer?

Asked by ko ko htike over 10 years ago

Have no clue, that title I have not heard of, sorry.

952 Votes

I was out back near the bottom side of my home right under roof gutter run off there was black and when I picked and smelled there had been a fire there and I dont understand how it happened

Asked by Dellen almost 10 years ago

Lightening strike possibly

952 Votes

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

Asked by jc over 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.

951 Votes

Whats something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Depends on what you are looking for.

950 Votes

this is the real question :how do you feel about pov blue lights and 17 year olds having them ?

Asked by ... over 10 years ago

Have no support for this due to lack of maturity. The majority of accidents involving teens is speed was the factor. You cant help anyone if you dont get there

949 Votes