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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

I would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane and is itt harmfull

Asked by Latrina Flowers over 7 years ago

It is a cancer causing gas and respiratory depressant. When working around refrigerant leaks Breathing Apparatus should always be used.

820 Votes

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Asked by Syd over 8 years ago

Quite frequently while out in public. Yes it does make you feel appreciated. No on the autographg.

819 Votes

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Do you go in burning house to save me

Asked by Breanna about 8 years ago

yes

819 Votes

To become a firefighter do you have to be born in United States , I have a work visa and I'm in the process of becoming legal but I want to know,so I can pursue it or not

Asked by Jose Lara almost 9 years ago

I dont see why not especially starting witha volunteer fire dept

818 Votes

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How do firefighters know where there are hydrants around a house they are called to? A map, memory, once they arrive, etc.?

Asked by CHILLI over 8 years ago

Maps and knowledge. If you are arriving to find your hydrant you are behind the eight ball. You need to know it ahead of time cause it may change the route that you may take.

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Would Fire Ecology and Management be a good thing to major in ?

Asked by Jay over 8 years ago

If you are planning to go into Forestry firefighting yes

816 Votes

can you be a firefighter if you have asthma?

Asked by Chuck almost 9 years ago

I would have to probably say no. Reason being is OSHA requires us to be tested early to be able to blow in a device that measures total lung capacity. If you can not achieve desire results you are not allowed to use a SCBA thus not fight fire interiorly in a building. But that does not stop you from performing in other areas of a fire dept operation.

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