Firefighters

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It takes a good knowledge of physics to be an airline pilot. (We sometimes call them commercial pilots.) They have to have a good handle on stuff like fluid mechanics, which relates to air moving over the wings and control surfaces of the plane. They also must have an ability to understand electrical and mechanical systems and how they work. Further, they must be able to "see" the different systems and "visualize" the manner in which they interact and work together to make the aircraft function properly. Commercial pilots must be able to think logically and solve technical problems to master the operation of complex aircraft systems. Perhaps a look at where commercial pilots come from would help develop a feel for their physics (and science) backgrounds. It is difficult to find a pilot that hasn't graduated from college. And they are generally holding a B.S. and usually not a B.A. Also, a good portion of the ranks of air transport pilots (a reference to the FAA designation of the commercial pilot) come out of the military. The armed services almost certainly trains pilots better than any other organization or agency. They have the most resources to do that training, and they invest the time in doing it. Aside from logging a lot of hours flying, the military pilot gets a ton of technical training, and it gets scientifically intense with a lot of "the physics of flying" and "the physics of aircraft systems" or such. (The "titles" of the "classes" taken by military pilots were made up, but real technical training in the physics of flight and of aircraft performance, as well as of aircraft systems function and operation is a must. It's like being back in college for the pilots.) Getting the training and the experience to become a commercial pilot by going to private flight school and flying light planes in an attempt to move to, say, corporate or some type of freight flying, would be expensive and challenging. And the results may be leave the pilot taking this route in a less-than-competitive position when attempting to break into the ranks of the air transport pilot. Best of luck in your quest.

The protective clothing a firefighter wears is called turnout gear (or bunker gear). Firefighters are said to "turn out" for a fire so that they can suppress it, and this dates back to the early days of the so-called modern era of firefighting. Early firefighters were designated and compensated to fight fires, but did not reside at the station. Instead, they'd "turn out" all dressed up in their "turnout gear" and ready to go. It is probable that the origin of the term "turnout gear" or just "turnouts" lies in that idea.

That is going to be different for every firestation everywhere.

In the US, it is usual to dial 911 in the event of an emergency, and give the information to the operator who can dispatch the appropriate emergency workers to you.

Firefighting equipment is technical equipment designed to rescue people and protect valuable goods and natural resources from fire. Fire-fighting equipment includes fire-extinguishers, fire-alarm systems, hands-free extractors (HFE), and many more. Alike fire-extinguishers and fire-alarm systems, the Hands-Free Extractor’s simple design and compact storage make it a convenient product to use while having a fire.

The character "Jack Morrison" in the movie "Ladder 49" is a fictitious person.

343 firefighters

Of the 2,977 victims killed in the September 11 attacks, 412 were emergency workers in New York City who responded to the World Trade Center. This included: 343 firefighters (including a chaplain and two paramedics) of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY);

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There is no correct way to answer this question. It varies from country to country; state to state; and city to city. Find your local FD online and most cities have the pay range online. Like any government job, it's public information.

Sand is a material used on Class D fires to smother blazes fueld by burning metals. Magnesium, to cite one example, is a commonly used metal in industry (and third behind iron and aluminum). If a magnesium fire breaks out, water won't put it out. (Water actually aids the fire.) The method of attack may well include dumping sand on the blaze. Burning titanium, potassium, sodium, lithium, uranium and even powdered aluminum require special fire supression techniques. There are a few other flammable metals to consider as well, but these are the most common.

Varies from area to area.

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Every time there is a fire

If you can, the first thing you should do is turn off the electrical source. However, by this point, wire insulation and other materials are burning, so do not spend a lot of time fumbling with panel breakers as shutting off power will not extinguish flames. A dry chemical fire extinguisher is best for putting out the fire; second best is a CO2. NEVER NEVER NEVER use water unless you are a trained fireman. You run a high risk of electrocuting yourself and may cause adverse reactions with electrical equipment. If you are successful in putting out the fire, consider calling the fire department anyway. They are trained to look for signs of secondary hot spots that may have been ignited by the electrical circuit.

Depends upon the amount of fire, amount of fuel for the fire, type of fuel, configuration of fuel (open pallet stacks, tire heaps, twelve-story apartment, 200 acres of dead pine trees), whether there are sprinklers, how fast the water can be applied to the fire, among other things. Some types of fires cannot be safely put out using any amount of water, such as ammonium nitrate or jet fuel, and different chemicals and techniques would be used.

For a compartmented structure fire (e.g., a house), the rule of thumb for the US National Fire Academy "Estimated Fire Flow" is based upon the floor area and the amount of fire involvement, assuming 10-foot ceilings. Length x width x percent involvement / 3 = gallons per minute.

For instance, a 40 x 30 single-story structure would have 1,200 sq ft, requiring a minimum fire flow of 400 gallons per minute when fully involved. If there is less water than that, the fire cannot be extinguished until some of the fuel has been exhausted (i.e., the building collapses). If it takes 30 minutes to extinguish the fire, there will have been about 12,000 gallons used.

These estimates vary by flame intensity, ventilation and other tactical elements that might restrict interior firefighting operations.

They say 'Those who play with fire will get burned.'

So, logically, in order to work with fire on a daily basis, you must actually be a few degrees hotter than fire itself.

Very few people possess this trait- those who do, have the potential to be firemen.

In fact, don't even bother applying to be a fireman if you aren't at least 1300 degrees Fahrenheit (704.4 degrees celsius). The fire dept may give you a reasonable 'justifiable' excuse as to why you weren't hired.

But trust me, You just aren't hot enough.

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The median expected salary for a firefighter in the United States is $41,969. However, the actual salary varies greatly based on location within the country.

Only Two television drama series dealt specifically with Fre fighting- and the role was expanded in one- Emergency- the Station 5l squad men were Paramedics, and not alol emergencies involved fires. the latter, shall we say one-alarm Firehouse starred James Drury ( he of Virginian fame) as a Fire chief and barely lasted one season. Movies dealing with modern-day firefighting are also rare- I can only think of Backdraft and Ladder 49 as recent examples- the subject matter is too close to home ( Walk, don"t run!) and if really accurate coud not avoid some pretty unpleasant social commentary, while on the fiery path- Arson as a plot device was pretty well near banned under the production codes that governed films- thus no ( Arson Squad, FDNY film or tv series)l so it goes- Flame out! I might add no Popular song to my knowledge deals DIRECTLY with fire fighting, though some make casual references to ( a Four alarm) and a fireman is a walk-on character, one of several in the Beatles song Penny Lane.

Fire fighter suits are made to

1: to protect the firefighter from harsh burns casued by the flame

The Tokyo fire department is the largest in the world, with 17,993 employees and a budget of US$2 billion (244 billion yen for fiscal year 2001.) Some 1,839 pieces of apparatus, including 20 firefighting motorcycles, are housed in 80 fire stations throughout Tokyo, which is composed of 23 wards, called "ku," 24 surrounding cities, 3 towns, and a village.

Source: NFPA Journal, May/Jun 2002 by Laitinen, Denise

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