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What’s the scariest moment you have had?

Asked by Don over 5 years ago

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

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

Asked by Justin about 6 years ago

I could see certain applications such as high rise fires if it was possible to have a device such as that . Today technology has no limits.

588 Votes

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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 almost 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.

587 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 over 5 years ago

Yes, generally against policy

587 Votes

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I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Asked by Alex over 5 years ago

I am going to some dumb calls lately I can say.

586 Votes

How do fire fighter ranks work?

Asked by Dan the man almost 6 years ago

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Generally speaking

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During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Asked by Firefighter King over 6 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

585 Votes

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What do YOU do?

What’s the scariest moment you have had?

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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?

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?

Also on Jobstr...

I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

How do fire fighter ranks work?

During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

What’s the scariest moment you have had?

For fires that are in buildings taller than 4 stories, how do you fight these fires? What techniques do you use and how reliable do you think they are? Would a remote controlled flying fire extinguisher that can break through windows help?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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?

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?

Also on Jobstr...

I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

How do fire fighter ranks work?

During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

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