Firefighters

1. Stay Calm.

2. Take Fire Blanket Out of Package

3.) Hold The Fire Blanket handles, and be sure that your hands are protected by the blanket.

4.) Approach Fire and place blanket on top of the fire. Do not worry about smothering the fire with force, just allow the fire resistant materials to smother the fire.

5.) Remove the blanket from the area - unlike a fire extinguisher, there is no messy clean up.

6.) Sometimes the Fire Blanket may be used multiple times depending on the severity of the fire.

First, you need to fill in and submit an application form to the nearest fire service recruitment centre in your place. You'll be contacted to attend a physical exam as well as a written exam. You must pass this tests before going through the interview. If you pass the interview, then you will be accepted into the fire service.

Wildland Firefighting is very common amongst the West Coast. I encourage you to contact any local fire department to obtain more information. You may also want to check out the National Forest Service for more information on wildland firefighting!

a full time firefighter in Georgia earns an average year long salary of $48,157 on an average hourly wage of $23.15. A part time firefighter only earns an average hourly wage of $12.69

The Operations Section Chief is responsible for establishing tactics for the assigned operational period. The Incident Commander (IC) and any Planning Chief will determine the overall objectives and priorities and will coordinate the Incident Action Plan with the Operations Chief, among others.

ADDED: In terms of law enforcement activity - the ranking on-scene commander.

There are many different types of fire hoses, but the type you're probably picturing is called an "attack hose" that's the hose that takes water from the pumping system to the nozzle. It's the business end of the operation.

The typical attack hose is 1530 cm long and has an inner diameter of as much as 7.6 cm.

The volume of a hose is the length of the hose, times the area of its circular cross-section.

With an inner diameter of 7.6 cm, an attack hose has a cross-section of πr2=3.14*3.8^2= 45.34 square cm. So, the volume of water in a full attack hose is 1530*45.34= 69370.2 cubic cm.

That's about 18.32 gallons.

How to become a firefighter.... VOLUNTEER- you go to your local volunteer fire station and get an app! Return it, They will do a history check on you, Then do a vote, Then call you to come get sized up for your gear and to get a pager. Then attend the training classes! With being a volunteer most departments you can join at the age of 16 to be a Jr. firefighter! PAID- go to city hall and ask about being a firefighter and they will either give you an app and do the same as a volunteer or tell you to go the fire house and get an app. But there are waiting list for paid department and some lists can be up to 7 yr waiting list! But to be paid you need a to be out of high school of have a GED and be 18 or older! Then you go to fire school and take a written test and physical! But the weak will be weeded out through class and the written exam! Hope that answers your question!

-Firefighter J. Kain

'Volunteer firefighter' in Spanish is 'Bomberos Voluntarios.'

the reasons to be a is because you can save people. you can also save animals, for example in the forests. you can also save buildings and not let them get even worst. Being a firefighter means you're average day at work will always be different. You have to love this job and love serving the community, because you are dealing with some of people's worst days and you WILL see some really bad things. But don't let that discourage you because, you will have your "brothers" there to support you.

2 year community college

One. Firefighter.

It depends on where you are. Some departments require that you have a 4 year degree, but most don't. As to what the degree needs to be, meh, doesn't matter much. A management degree would be most helpful, if you plan on moving up within the department. There are Fire Science degrees, but they are usually 2 year associate degrees. To turn that into a bachelor's degree, you usually move into an emergency management program.

Being a firefighter in most places only requires that you are a high school graduate or equivalent. If you want to have a leg up on other candidates become a volunteer, if there is one in your area, and get your NPQ Firefighter 1. Also look into EMT school. These will make you a more desireable cadidate because the department will not have to invest as much into your training. In reality, you do not need these going in, as the department will ether provide this training, or send you off to get it.

Hope this helps.

A FF/EMT or FF/Paramedic generally is hired to staff both the EMS and fire apparatus for a fire department. This means that in addition to working as a paramedic, they would also respond to fire calls.

Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting

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. Firefighters in Boston,ma make anywhere from 50-70,000 a year. Or 28 - 42 dollars an hour

or do you mean Boston England?

Depends what catches fire. There should be an ABC Fire extinguisher kept within every laboratory. This will put out most fires whether its electrical, chemical etc... Check to reassure the existence of the necessary equipment and consult with a fire expert.

Firefighting gear is comprised of several different components, which, when worn and used properly, can protect the firefighter from extreme environments which would not normally sustain life.

The image most people have of fire gear is their Turnout Coat, Pants, and Helmet, or "Bunker Gear" as firefighters call it. (Note: the term 'turnout' comes from how firefighters pants are normally rolled over their boots, so that they can just step into their boots and pull up or 'turnout' their pants. Also, in some countries, when a firefighter responds to an emergency, it is often called a 'turnout')

Let's start with what firefighters wear UNDER their bunker gear. Most station wear or fatigues are made of either a lightweight cotton, or a cotton/nylon/nomex blend. This is what you would see a firefighter wearing when they are not responding to an emergency, or if they are at the firehall. Nomex is type of fire-resistant material, which helps provide an extra layer of protection for the firefighter. Synthetics are generally not worn underneath, as they can melt at high temperatures, and often do not 'breathe' as well as cotton or a blend would. In high-temperature situations, if the material against a firefighters' skin does not breathe, sweat can build up and steam burns can result.

Boots - Firefighters wear either rubber or leather boots, which have safety toes and shanks in them to prevent puncture and crushing injuries. The boots are waterproof, and are built with a fire-resistive liner, and a layer of insulation to keep the feet warm in cold environments, and cool in hot environments. Boots are generally 12-14" tall, and often have handles at the top to help the firefighter get their boots on quickly.

Pants - Bunker pants are generally constructed with three layers, a Fire-Resistive layer, a Thermal barrier, and a Moisture Barrier. The exterior layer is generally a durable, fire-resistant layer designed to repel water, resisting tearing, and not support combustion. The middle layer is generally the moisture barrier, and provides the waterproof element. The interior later is the thermal(insulating) layer, and shields the firefighter from the heat. Pants usually have large cargo pockets to carry tools, gloves, and equipment. Large suspenders are also incorporated to support the weight of the pants and anything carried in the pockets. The pants normally cover much higher up the back than a standard pair of pants, to cover the gap between the coat and pants.

Coat - Bunker coats are constructed with the same three-layer material as the pants. Coats also have large pockets for carrying equipment, and usually have various hangers, straps, and clips to hold flashlights, radios, and other equipment. Coats have large, high collars to protect the neck of the firefighter. Coats use zippers, buttons, velco, and clips/hooks to close, depending on the manufacturer. Reflective trim is used on all bunker gear for better visibility and safety.

Flash-hood/Belaclava - Constructed with a fire-resistive material such as nomex. The hood covers all the exposed areas of the face, neck, and ears when a firefighter is wearing their SCBA(air) mask. The hood also protects the head under the helmet from heat.

Helmet - Helmets come in various shapes, types, and colours. The unique shape of the helmet provides protection from falling objects, and also channels water over the back, and prevents it from pouring down the neck of the firefighter. Helmets often incorporate a visor or face shield to provide supplementary protection to the eyes and face at an emergency scene. Chin straps are also used to keep the helmet securely in place.

SCBA - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus allows a firefighter to breathe fresh, clean air in a hazardous environment such as in a house fire. There are various components to a SCBA, the major components being an Air Mask, Air Tank, and Regulation system. Air Tanks can hold anywhere from 20 minutes to an Hour of air supply, and usually contain either 2200 or 4500 PSI. (Your car tires hold 30-40 PSI). There are various safety systems integrated with the SCBA, which warn the Firefighter when their air is getting low, and help other firefighters find an injured or lost firefighter.

Gloves - Firefighting gloves are quite similar to oven mitts, just designed for greater dexterity. They allow firefighters to handle very hot objects, and crawl around in a burning house without burning their hands. Gloves are mostly waterproof, and well insulated. The exterior is usually made of leather, which provides protection from sharp objects and ripping.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the estimated mean annual wage for firefighters as of May 2008 is, $45,700. This would amount to $21.97 per hour. Median annual wages of fire fighters were $44,260 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,180 and $58,440. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,440, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $72,210. Median annual wages were $44,800 in local government, $45,610 in the Federal Government, $25,300 in other support services, and $37,870 in State governments.

Median annual wages of first-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers were $67,440 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $53,820 and $86,330. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,850, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $108,930. First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers employed in local government earned a median of about $69,000 a year.

A fire hose is used to transfer water. It is generally connected to a pump (which is connected to a water source), and has a nozzle on the other end. When the valve to which the hose is connected is opened (with the pump running), water will flow down the length of the hose to the nozzle.

The firefighter will direct the nozzle where he wishes the water to go, and will open the gate on the nozzle. As water sprays onto the fire, the firefighter will actively direct the stream or spray to most effectively extinguish the blaze.

We also see fire hose used to connect two or more pieces of equipment. If a large fire requires a truck to apply water, the truck will set up close to the fire, and fire hose will be laid to an engine. This allows the engine , which is connected to a water source, to pump that water to the truck.

I am a recruit in the Baltimore City Fire Acadmey. I am paid bi-weekly at $1157 Gross equaling approximately 30 k a year. ....not much

One must not look at only pay, but benefits as well. In Florida, most firefighters receive excellent insurance and retirement packages. I have only been a firefighter for 4 years, and to receive my same take home pay (if I paid my own retirement and insurance) and I worked a normal 40 hour per week job, I would need almost $33 per hour to keep my pay. Not bad for a high school diploma.

This amounts to about $65K per year (including fringe benefits). Salary only is around $40k with take home pay at just under $600 per week.

I will retire at age 46, with my retirement checks of over $4K per month for the rest of my life (with a 3% raise each year). That's assuming I only promote one time in my entire career.

District Chiefs (lowest level chief) can receive take home retirement checks of over $7K per month, for their ENTIRE life; with salary and fringe benefits of over $130K per year.

New York, by contrasts pays 5 year firefighters over $80K per year, but their cost of living is incredible. I say Florida has it pretty good, if you're with a decent department.

My wife is a dental hygienist in Florida, and I am a firefighter. I work 10 days a month, and she only works 30 hours per week. We make over $100K per year (including my fringe benefits) and have three vehicles (all paid cash), two four wheelers, a motorcycle and a new home in a gated Golf community. If you do it right, you can make a decent living.

It would depend on how many fish he catches. Or how many the boat catches actually, not how many each man catches. When I say how many that means pounds of fish not numbers of fish.

A Protective Uniform of course!