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Firefighters
Firefighters not only respond to fires, but also to emergency situations, such as auto accidents, when there is a possibility that a fire might result. In our Firefighters category, you can ask questions about what firefighters do, what their jobs are and the pay rate, how they help in ways other than fighting fires, how to become a firefighter, and anything that has to do with fire fighting and those who fight them.
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Why do firefighters crawl on the floor of a room that is filled with smoke?
There is more oxygen near the floor than there is higher up. If you are ever caught in a house that is on fire, you need to do the same thing when trying to get to an exit, such as a door or window.
What are the two golden rules to remember when fighting a fire?
keep low down and keep your back to the exit
Why is it better to crawl low through smoke if you are trying to escape from a fire?
It's better to crawl low because the smoke rises so if you crawl under it you wont inhale as much of it and are less likely to die of smoke inhalation than if you just ran through it
What types of trucks do they have at a fire station?
Various types of fire trucks, which will vary by department and what kind of environment they operate in. A more rural fire department might have trucks with internal water storage, whereas an urban fire department can rely on the availability of fire hydrants. A city fire department would be more prone to having hook-and-ladder trucks in order to reach tall buildings, whereas this wouldn't be as much of an issue for a more rural fire department.
Brush trucks would be more commonplace in a rural or small town fire department, what these are will also be dependent on the fire department and what they deal with. For a fire department which might deal with vacant lot fires, but not major forest fires, it may simply be a modified 4x4 pickup, whereas other departments may use demilitarised tactical trucks and tracked vehicles.
Some departments will have ambulances as their stations, since EMS is normally part of Fire and Rescue for that town, city, or county.
How many firemen are there in the US?
There are over 1.5 million firefighters in the United States of America. The 1.5 million firefighters serve more than 30145 fire stations.
Is a retired firefighter a veteran?
Not unless you served in the military as a firefighter. Civilians don't make veterans.
What is the annual salary of a volcanologist?
The annual salary of a volcanologist is rougly 79 thousand dollars a year.
Why do firefighters need oxygen?
At the place of fire, the burning things use up all the oxygen(burning is nothing but reaction with oxygen) and fill the place with Carbon Monoxide and dense fumes, so to be able to stand there and douse the fire, firefighters do need Oxygen to breathe properly.
Some types of fire blankets can be reused and you will need to read the manufacturers instructions on the product or contact the manufacturer. If you try and reuse a fire blanket that has some damage to it you may find that much of the fire resistance has been removed making it obsolete, in cases such as these it should be replaced with a new one. You will also have difficulty in repacking them and the cost is not prohibitive so in many cases the best option is to replace it.
In the US when did 911 first become the number to call in an emergency?
In the United states of America, 9-1-1 first became the emergency number in the late 60's (1968) and has been the national emergency call number ever since.
What fire extingishers for what fire?
The different types of fire extinguishers are listed in classes according to which is appropriate for what type of fire.
Below is an article which goes into the different classes of fire extinguishers.
Are people paid to be firefighters?
Around 75% of firefighters are volunteer, and do not get paid. The rest do get paid. Usually in larger cities/areas you will see more paid firefighters.
How much does an army firefighter get?
Monthly pay will be based on grade and time in service like any other military personal. The military pay chart can be found several places online, one of which can be found in the "Related Links" section below. All other benefits of the military would be added to the base pay as seen in the chart located on the link below. Qualifications very based on additional skills, marital status ect. Talk to your recruiter for more information.
How much money does a wildfire firefighter earn in San Diego Ca?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What Fire department fights the most fire?
mostly major cities for example: chicago, new york, los angeles, etc.
Why are fire trucks different colors?
Different departments experiment with different colors for visibility. Sometimes the traditional Red is hard to see at night so other colors have been tried. The most common is Lime yellow and White.
Why should not you put fire sprinklers in hospitals especially in operation theatres?
There is no particular exemption for hospitals needing fire sprinklers. In fact, there are many fire hazards in hospitals that increase the need for fire protection.
A good design, however, may incorporate additional mechanisms to extend the time for release of water or for using a "dry pre-alert" system in certain areas. Even where there are fixed fire extinguishing systems (CO2, Halotron, etc), sprinklers are typically required "throughout" the facility.
Where can one acquire Firefighter helmets?
There are a few ways one can acquire Firefighter helmets. One can go direct to the apparel distributors for firefighter services or go direct to the manufacturer.
