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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay about 9 years ago

Yes it s specifically if you are looking for jobs in Fire Service dealing with Forestry.

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I am working on a creative writing project...would you be open to correspondence through email? If not, totally understandable. TY

Asked by Carmine about 11 years ago

Sure. My email is palmettoss@yahoo.com

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I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

Asked by Maylee Larkin over 9 years ago

Temperature ratingsCostsDurabilityOSHA, NFPA compliantComfort

For starters but manufacturers will have a lot of this info for you.

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Whats the starting salary for something straight out of college ?

Asked by Jay about 9 years ago

Middle $ 40,000 but varies on the area.

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is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

Asked by VintageSoul over 10 years ago

Unless everything is made of concrete or the room is oxygen depleted the answer would be no.

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I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

Asked by Alex almost 10 years ago

Taking your core classes at your local college and then you can continue with Eastern Kentucky University or Oklahoma State among several others that offer a online BA degree.

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With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Asked by mooredm about 10 years ago

Misdemeanors are not disqualifying just be honest when you apply. Yes if you can get it expunged that is always good. But fear not just be honest and upfront.

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Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

I am working on a creative writing project...would you be open to correspondence through email? If not, totally understandable. TY

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

Whats the starting salary for something straight out of college ?

Also on Jobstr...

is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

I am working on a creative writing project...would you be open to correspondence through email? If not, totally understandable. TY

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

Whats the starting salary for something straight out of college ?

Also on Jobstr...

is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

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