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Becoming a heavy fire equipment operator can lead to an exciting career that will allow you to help protect your community’s citizens and Natural Resources. Heavy fire equipment operators are required to drive and operate the fire trucks and other forms of heavy equipment that are used to fight fires during calls from local fire departments. If you are interested in becoming a heavy fire equipment operator, here is what you need to know.
The most important qualification to consider the driver’s license that allows you to operate this type of equipment on your local and state roadways. Most fire departments will allow you to apply for this license after they have reviewed your other qualifications, but nearly all firehouses require new heavy fire equipment operators to have at least one year of experience driving a Class 8 vehicle of at least 60,000 pounds on interstate traffic. Applicants must also present a very clean driving record, but one or two minor accidents are usually overlooked.
The other qualification necessary to become a heavy fire equipment operator ensure that you have the proper maturity, work experience, education and physical fitness level necessary to be part of fire department crew. There is a basic physical fitness test that any person who is in good health should be able to pass, followed by a comprehensive medical and visual exam. All fire department personnel are required to have the equivalent of a high school diploma, and some regions require every member of a fire department to have one or more official licenses to fight fires. It is particularly helpful to have some prior experience operating heavy construction equipment like cranes and bulldozers if you want to become a heavy fire equipment operator.
Like all members of fire department, heavy fire equipment operators are required to undergo a relatively comprehensive background investigation to determine that they are suitable for a position of public trust. These investigations usually cover your employment history, credit history, criminal record and previous problems with substance abuse or other personal problems. It is important to understand that a couple of mistakes will not bar you from employment so long as you are upfront and honest with the issues throughout the investigation.
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Why is it important to use the correct fire fighting equipment for electrical and non electrical?
It is important because fire equipment that has not been rated for electrical fire use may conduct electricity and electro-fry the user, whereas equipment such as electrically rated fire extinguishers (class C) will not conduct electricity, therefore keeping the operator safe. If you want more information on fire extinguishers such as different types and which instance to use them I have provided a link with this post.
What does Operator headspace timing mean?
Headspace and timing refers to the M-2 50 Cal M. Gun... if the headspace and timing are off the weapon will not fire. "Operator headspace and timing" means there is something wrong with the user/operator of a piece of equipment not with the equipment itself. In the IT world similar terms include "ID Ten T Error", PICNIC (Problem In Chair Not In Keyboard), and PEBCAK (Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard).
When was Under Heavy Fire created?
Under Heavy Fire was created in 2001.
What is the duration of Under Heavy Fire?
The duration of Under Heavy Fire is 1.88 hours.
What homophone means not heavy and set fire to?
The homophones for "not heavy" and "set fire to" are "light" and "lite."
What are some good companies to buy fire equipment from?
There are a number of fire fighting equipment store online that cater to the retail market. Sites such as All Hands Fire, eDarley and The Fire Store all sell such equipment.
What is a fire Pump churn test?
The fire pump churn test, is when an operator runs the fire pump without the flow of water
Why during in fire you rap awoollen blanket over the burning object?
Fire requires three things: heat, fuel, and oxygen. If you take one of them away, then the fire will stop. By wrapping a heavy blanket around a burning object, it blocks oxygen in the air from getting to the fire and the fire goes out. This is why a fire blanket is standard safety equipment in school science labs.
What equipment is located in the lab in case of fire?
Fire extinguisher and fire blanket.
Who is responsible for explaining fire safety to passengers on a boat?
the vessel operator
Who is responsible for a fire Safety procedures on a passengers boat?
the vessel operator
Who is responsible for explaining fire procedures to passengers on a boat?
the vessel operator
