Ask a Firefighter anything

490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Whats the starting salary for something straight out of college ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

Middle $ 40,000 but varies on the area.

way do you look sacry when your in a fire

Asked by christopher over 9 years ago

Well for #1 there is a fire which scares most people, #2 most fires take place at night and strangers are in the house wearing a masks and usually yelling to find people that may be trapped. Our voice are muffled which scares many young kids. This is one reason for fire prevention and getting young children used to us in our gear.

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Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay almost 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 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 about 9 years ago

Temperature ratingsCostsDurabilityOSHA, NFPA compliantComfort

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

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bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

Asked by al over 9 years ago

Contact the local fire dept and have them address the issue

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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 over 9 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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What's the difference between a grease fire and electrical fire

Asked by Ms herbert over 9 years ago

Grease is a flammable liguid that water is not effective unless additives such as AFFF is added.Electrical water can not be applied until power is turned off but also some oils re used in transformers thus putting it under grease catagory.

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