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What’s the scariest moment you have had?

Asked by Don about 6 years ago

Extinguishing a trash truck fire when the tire unexpectantly exploded 15 ft away

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I didn't know how to directly answer your question (the guy that asked you how to get a job as a firefighter in US) but this is my 3rd year working as a firefighter and I graduated from a ff school which made me a sergent

Asked by Stefan over 6 years ago

Where do you currently reside. The South East, SC, GA have numerous opportunities.

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When u r fighting a fire inside a structure and u put it out to the best of ur knowledge. Do u leave the nozzle inside the bldg or back it out?? The reason I'm asking is I've always been told to leave it inside for ur primary,secondary, overhaul teams

Asked by Justin King about 7 years ago

If there is active fire hose stays with you. During an overhaul phase the nozzle is usually left in a easy to reach location if more water is needed. Depends on dept procedures on this practice.

719 Votes

Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

Asked by Jay over 6 years ago

Nope, cars are becoming more sound proof and people just do not pay attention. There is blindspots that we come out of which is why “WE” drive with due regard and extreme caution.

719 Votes

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What is the weirdest call you have ever been on? Or dumbest

Asked by Nancy over 6 years ago

Individual that was killed on his last day, last 10 min of his job since he was retiring and was caught in a cement mixer machine. Pretty much sits up near the top, other than delivering a baby during a police chase while riding with my youngest son on his job.

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We are designing a home that has a 16' wide pond immediately below the bedroom egress window. We wanted to know if FD can access this window in case of fire and if so, how will they do it. The window is 5' higher than the top of the adjacent ground.

Asked by Andrew about 7 years ago

The typical ladder is 24 ft so if my math is correct it could be used as a bridge to get to rhe window but you would jave to measure the distance out.

718 Votes

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

Asked by MB about 6 years ago

Yes, generally against policy

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What’s the scariest moment you have had?

I didn't know how to directly answer your question (the guy that asked you how to get a job as a firefighter in US) but this is my 3rd year working as a firefighter and I graduated from a ff school which made me a sergent

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When u r fighting a fire inside a structure and u put it out to the best of ur knowledge. Do u leave the nozzle inside the bldg or back it out?? The reason I'm asking is I've always been told to leave it inside for ur primary,secondary, overhaul teams

Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

Also on Jobstr...

What is the weirdest call you have ever been on? Or dumbest

We are designing a home that has a 16' wide pond immediately below the bedroom egress window. We wanted to know if FD can access this window in case of fire and if so, how will they do it. The window is 5' higher than the top of the adjacent ground.

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

What’s the scariest moment you have had?

I didn't know how to directly answer your question (the guy that asked you how to get a job as a firefighter in US) but this is my 3rd year working as a firefighter and I graduated from a ff school which made me a sergent

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

When u r fighting a fire inside a structure and u put it out to the best of ur knowledge. Do u leave the nozzle inside the bldg or back it out?? The reason I'm asking is I've always been told to leave it inside for ur primary,secondary, overhaul teams

Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

Also on Jobstr...

What is the weirdest call you have ever been on? Or dumbest

We are designing a home that has a 16' wide pond immediately below the bedroom egress window. We wanted to know if FD can access this window in case of fire and if so, how will they do it. The window is 5' higher than the top of the adjacent ground.

I'm trying to fall asleep but my mind is thinking at random. Back when I dated a firefighter he had me sleep at the station in his room and hid me from everyone. Was I even aloud to be there? If I'd been seen what would have happened?

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