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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Hello,
I was wondering if my house is on fire and my only option is to run out through the flames is it a good idea to cover myself in wet towels to prevent being burnt?

Asked by Jack over 7 years ago

If it is life or death you have to do what you need to do, thats the best answer I canbgive

725 Votes

will you get a bump in pay if you are an eagle scout

Asked by Jacob almost 8 years ago

Doubtful

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Hey there! My stepdad is a firefighter and for Christmas I plan to get him an engraved halligan beer bottle opener. I can use up to 20 characters including spaces, so I wanted to ask for some funny/punny ideas to use!

Thanks :)

Asked by Rae almost 8 years ago

Hmm,

Super Firefighter.

That’s the best with a limit of 20.

725 Votes

came upon an accident where a driver was t-boned on the drivers side. She was pinned and unresponsive but breathing. People at the scene had called 911
When first reponders got there she was doa.
Should i have tried cpr with her pinned in her seat.

Asked by Justin over 7 years ago

She probably hands Agonal Respiration’s which is basically dying breathes. There was obvious life ending injuries to call DOA. In hindsight after all details are out you probably wouldn’t start. But when in doubt try

723 Votes

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A few months ago we had co2 posining in are apartment building the 2 girls almost died. My co2 is not going off but beeping randomly. I feel so weak the last few days dizzy dropping nausea and hard to breath could there be a slow leak got worse today

Asked by Sash almost 8 years ago

go get checked. Could be low level exposure that is building up in your system.

723 Votes

I'm trying to decide between an ABC dry chem extinguisher or Purple K for my car. ABC could stop interior or grass fires but it supposedly causes serious corrosion issues after. Purple K doesn't but only works on liquids. Would you have any guidance?

Asked by Nick over 7 years ago

No brained ABC, cars are made up of so many materials. If your car catches fire it is usually toast anyway

723 Votes

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AND FIREFIGHTER

Asked by SDTHUJI7 over 7 years ago

Never boring thats for sure. You dont know what you will be doing in five min.

719 Votes

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