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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 almost 7 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.

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Question. How misused is the 911 system misused and abused? Is it realls as bad as I have been told. I have heard of some really dumb calls.

Asked by Dan almost 7 years ago

It is abused most definitely. I run legit calls 50% of the time but 50% of them are calls where people thing a sore neck from a carvereck is worth big bucks, call 911 get seen faster, no insurance ER will take care of you no matter what. But yes it is abused.

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I was just wondering what kind of questions I should be expecting during a volunteer firefighter interview?

Asked by Danika almost 7 years ago

why do you want to do this. Do you expectbto be compensated. Know what your longterm goals are and guage your thinking around that.

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Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

Asked by Darlene over 6 years ago

Everybody since it is so virulent

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I had an inquiry about standpipe regulations regarding the hoses themselves. I am an intern with the DEP in flushing, and I was assigned to find out who's responsibility it is to supply, upkeep and maintain the actual hose itself for a standard standpipe. 29 CFR 1915.507- Land-side fire protection systems section d (Fixed extinguishing systems) says that "The employer must select, install, maintain, inspect, and test all fixed systems required by OSHA as follows: 1915.507(d)(1) Standpipe and hose systems according to NFPA 14-2003 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems (incorporated by reference, see § 1915.5)" Yet I have found NFPA regulations that state a hose must only be provided if the building posses and maintains its own fire brigade, yet that is an outdated practice. My intentions are trying to figure out whether or not we are legally required to preserve and maintain the hose itself, or if we can get rid of it. Specifically because of the extra upkeep and costs. I cannot find a specific NFPA or CFR code that specifies either which way, and would appreciate some direction!

Asked by Sienna about 7 years ago

If I had to guess unfortunately if you are considering a non-fire brigade status and rely on local resources you should not have to have the items listed, but this would be subject to your OSHA and NFPA. Have you spoken to them?

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Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Asked by Madison A Keppler over 7 years ago

There are several different levels, not everyone becomes a paramedic. Takes 2 yrs to get it usually and is intensive materials and time involved. Some become basics- 9 mths.

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Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

Asked by Ricardo over 6 years ago

Adventure #1Boredom #2Never know what your going to be doing min to min when on duty.

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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?

Question. How misused is the 911 system misused and abused? Is it realls as bad as I have been told. I have heard of some really dumb calls.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I was just wondering what kind of questions I should be expecting during a volunteer firefighter interview?

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

Also on Jobstr...

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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?

Question. How misused is the 911 system misused and abused? Is it realls as bad as I have been told. I have heard of some really dumb calls.

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I was just wondering what kind of questions I should be expecting during a volunteer firefighter interview?

Who are at the highest risk of the COVID-19!?

Also on Jobstr...

Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Whqat is the best and worst part(s) of your job?

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