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490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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.

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Whats something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Depends on what you are looking for.

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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.

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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 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.

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

Asked by jc almost 11 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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I used to be a fire investigator but never looked at a fireground where AFFF was used. I was wondering, if that is used to extinguish a structure fire, does it dissipate quickly or does it have to be washed off?

Asked by pam about 9 years ago

So what is the principle of foam. It is used to smoother a flame by completely covering the fire and taking Oxygen out of the fire. Yes it does breakdown rather quickly but as for a residual film that needs to be rinsed really shouldn't matter. There is no bunker gear breakdown that requires the gear to be cleaned other than the byproducts of a fire from cancer causing materials or petroleums. So as for your answer I would be inclined to say no.

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