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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.

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that state a hose must only be provided if the building posses and maintains its own fire brigade, yet that is an outdated practice.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 over 6 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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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 almost 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.

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As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Asked by Keith about 6 years ago

Alot of Fire depts have explorer programs for teenagers to get them whAt they need to be a ff

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Asked by Ricardo about 6 years ago

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

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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 almost 7 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

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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 about 6 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 know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

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

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

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

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??

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.

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Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

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

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

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Also on Jobstr...

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

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??

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.

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