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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Have you had to deal with any riots

Asked by Johnson over 5 years ago

Occurred in the town near me but I was off duty or working in the country.

559 Votes

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

Asked by Katie Grayson over 5 years ago

Portable air cylinders that are connected via a hose.

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What do you do in arson by riots but it is unsafe to go in but the fires are spreading

Asked by Hsjsjs over 5 years ago

Do what you can but personal safety is first when no lives are at risk.

553 Votes

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

Asked by Sam over 5 years ago

Get your EMT, it puts you above many others.

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Asked by Ethan4598 over 5 years ago

Most are able to build an emotional wall and can concentrate on the tasks at hand. But there are some that can only do it for so long and have to retire and unfortunately there are so who take their own lives. I know of at least 5 co workers who have killed themselves. I have had a few calls that are imbedded in my head but can keep them back in the cave of my mind.

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I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

Asked by Michael H Schaefer over 5 years ago

I forget the the name but look under flammable liquid firefighting techniques,

547 Votes

Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL over 5 years ago

I havent had a need to do that. But I have answered a question with a question but generally dont get a reply.

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Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Have you had to deal with any riots

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What do you do in arson by riots but it is unsafe to go in but the fires are spreading

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

Also on Jobstr...

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Have you had to deal with any riots

Where does the pneumatic chisel obtain power?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

What do you do in arson by riots but it is unsafe to go in but the fires are spreading

Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

Also on Jobstr...

Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

I'm researching training for a book. What is the name and are there any training resources/video for the technique of two attack lines advancing with a center person keeping tempo for both lines? Thanks.

Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

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