Ask a Firefighter anything

490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Hey man do you have any input on this here Corona Virus?!

Asked by Worried about 6 years ago

Yes, Mass hysteria brought on by media. There will be deaths just like there is with every flu season. Politically motivated plain and simple. Wssh your friggin hands.

697 Votes

What things are you doing to help with the COVID-19?

Asked by Jayj almost 6 years ago

Transporting those that have EMS needs and I have only had 1 Covid pt so far working for 2 counties.

696 Votes

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Can rioters accidentally (on on purpose) start a wildfire is that a realistic possibility?

Asked by Hsjsjs almost 6 years ago

Yes very possible.

696 Votes

Years ago my brother was playing with matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. He said he was flicking them. Could her blouse catch fire that way or did he hold the match to her blouse

Asked by Lucy williams almost 7 years ago

Yes, based on material, happens frequently with elderly and cooking.

696 Votes

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Will all the major highways and interstates close or could they?

Asked by Denim about 6 years ago

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Are firefighters peace officers? What powers does that give?

Asked by 02895 about 6 years ago

Some are Fire Marshals and have arrest powers and some depts are both firefighters and police officers

695 Votes

i started in the fire dept in 1st july 1989. i worked there till 2004, then i finished. went to industrial fire service where i am still busy . but now labour brokers took over , they are cross questioning my competancy and experiance.

Asked by Loupie / fireman almost 7 years ago

They obviously are not very wise and dont understand that fire outside industrial setting tends to be more complex. Based on your spelling I am guessing your are from England or arance.

695 Votes