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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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How does a firefighter use infrared?
A firefighter can use an infrared camera/viewer for several things, primarily for finding people trapped in a dark or smoke-filled room (where ordinary visibility is zero), and for finding hot spots behind structural members, where fire may be hidden.
What is firefighter in French?
The French word for firefighter is "pompier" or "sapeurs-pompier" (fire brigade)
There are various codes assigned by fire departments and medical services to indicate the priority or the response mode to be used. The most common use of "Code 3" is to indicate an expedited transport with lights and sirens.
What are the top five largest fire departments?
1-FDNY
2-Cal Fire- The state of California's fire department. (source: CAL FIRE.GOV)
3.LACountyFD
4.LAFD
5.-Chicago FD
6.-Houston FD
7.-Montreal FD
Can you be reprimanded by your employer if you respond to a fire as a volunteer firefighter?
I think you can. If you are suppose to be at work,and are not,then you are absent! The best thing is to have an understanding with your employer for this before you do anything.
Do you need an high school diploma to become an firefighter?
The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for firefighters.
Most fire fighters have a high school diploma; however, the completion of community college courses or, in some cases, an associate's degree, in fire science may improve an applicant's chances for a job. A number of colleges and universities offer courses leading to 2-year or 4-year degrees in fire engineering or fire science. In recent years, an increasing proportion of new fire fighters have had some education after high school.
As a rule, entry-level workers in large fire departments are trained for several weeks at the department's training center or academy. Through classroom instruction and practical training, the recruits study fire fighting techniques, fire prevention, hazardous materials control, local building codes, and emergency medical procedures, including first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They also learn how to use axes, chain saws, fire extinguishers, ladders, and other fire fighting and rescue equipment. After successfully completing training, the recruits are assigned to a fire company, where they undergo a period of probation.
Many fire departments have accredited apprenticeship programs lasting up to 4 years, including programs in fighting forest fires. These programs combine formal instruction with on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced fire fighters.
For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated directly below this answer section.
Is it mandatory for a firefighter to be able to swim?
It depends on if the fire department runs a local beach patrol or lifeguarding program, but for most departments, no.
What is the boss of a firefighter called?
It's all operated by a chain of command. Which is in order from top to bottom: Mayor/City council, fire chief, deputy/assistant chief, fire prevention/training/operations officer, battalion chief, captain, engineer, firefighter. There are minor variations depending on where you are, some places have firefighter paramedics which are above basic firefighters. And some places the battalion chiefs are the fire prevention/training/operations officers/public information officers. Some jurisdictions have lieutenants also which can be above or below the captains.
No matter where you are though, they pretty much have the basic mayor, chief, deputy chief, battalion chief, captain, engineer, firefighter, layout.
So, a firefighters boss is everyone in that chain of command that is over him, But directly it's his/her captain.
Are firefighters tough and brave?
Absolutely! They are not only tough and brave--they are true heros that risk their lives to not only save people but a lot of time their pets from fire. Mt Dad was one of the bravest-toughest heros I ever knew--He was a paid & a volunteer fire fighter for most of his life. He was also a boss in charge of the fire/rescue dept at the large chemical company where he worked & an expert in HAZMAT. After his passing the company named a street within the plant after him.
What is the call response of a fire station?
There is no answer to this question as there is not any information on to which area the call response is to be made from thus there is no valid answer to this question.
A quad is a triple combination pumper with the addition of 200' of ground ladders
How can you determine age of cairns and brothers firefighter's helmet?
Ask the guy who originally bought it.
Spider silk withstands temperatures of up to 220C (364F), and a normal candle flame is about 1000C, so nope, it's not fireproof.
What tools does the firefighter use?
Halligan bars pike poles dry wall hooks flat head axes pic head axes spaner wrenchs sledge hammers
Can you become a firefighter with a criminal justice degree?
Yes, but it make more sense to just get a degree in fire science.
What is the average cost per square foot for building a house in Ohio?
The average cost per square foot for building a house in Ohio can range from $90 to $140. This means a 500 square foot house could cost between $45,000 and $70,000 to build.
Do firefighters have to obtain a commercial truck driver's licenses?
First response vehicles are exempt from requiring a CDL under the federal guidelines. Several states and individual fire departments, however, require that firefighters who drive the vehicles obtain a CDL.
How much does a firefighter make a year in Alberta?
As a first class, after 3-4 years of service you are looking at around 76k.
