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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

Asked by Dayton about 6 years ago

Criminal that get injured while victimiZing others. I will treat injuries but not feel sorry for them.

769 Votes

Do fire men and women get paid very much?

Asked by Alan over 6 years ago

Anywhere from nothing to up to $100,000.

768 Votes

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

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How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Asked by Riley over 6 years ago

Flattering yes, but maintain professionalism at all times, I chose this career to help people not pick up girls. Badge bunnies are out there that is fo sure.

763 Votes

Have you ever helped put out a wild fire? If so what was it like?

Asked by Xander over 6 years ago

Nothing to the extreme of California but my dept does all phases of fire protection except for shipboard and airport

762 Votes

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What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

Asked by Ty almost 7 years ago

First off why would you be calling for an explosion, this does send red flags for me so I will not be answering that question. But as for the first one, we will still respond due to you may not have completely extinguished.

759 Votes

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

Asked by Keith almost 7 years ago

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

759 Votes

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Asked by bradshmad about 7 years ago

Yes, it does.

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What do YOU do?

Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

Do fire men and women get paid very much?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Have you ever helped put out a wild fire? If so what was it like?

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What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

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

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

Do fire men and women get paid very much?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

How do you handle flirts and fire fighter bunnies?

Have you ever helped put out a wild fire? If so what was it like?

Also on Jobstr...

What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

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

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

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What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)