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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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Do firemen wear their uniform when they get married?
They certainly have that option. There are rules and regulations about wearing their dress uniforms, but it normally wouldn't be a problem.
How hot does fire in fire pit get to?
The average temperature ranges around 500 degrees Fahrenheit though it really depends on the type of fire pit you use and the materials you use to light it.
What do corporate attorneys do and how much do they earn?
Corporate attorneys represent a corporation in all aspects of the legal issues that arise in a large company. In a small company they will do just about everything, while in a large company they will specialize in particular areas. Some of the areas: * Intellectual Property * Contracts * Product Liability * Workman's Compensation * Employment Law * Tax Salary depends upon many factors, including the size of the company and the area of specialty. Six figures is not unreasonable for an experienced or specialty in a large corporation.
It is illegal to pass a fire apparatus when it is responding to an emergency with its lights and/or sirens activated. If the fire truck is driving without its lights or sirens activated, it is no different than any other vehicle. That being said, keep in mind that a fire crew can be called to an emergency at any time, and it is best to leave them room to change lanes, move around stopped traffic, etc.
Also, keep in mind that most firetrucks are large, heavy vehicles, and are often carrying thousands of litres of water. This means that they cannot maneuvre as quickly as a passenger car. It takes a firetruck longer to accelerate and stop that the average car. For your safety, and the safety of everybody else, keep clear of all emergency vehicles while they are responding to an emergency. Pull to the right and STOP when an emergency vehicle approaches you.
Why does a firefighter wear a silver suit instead of a black suit?
Sliver surfaces reflect heat keeping the body of the firefighter cool, whereas black surfaces are good absorbers of heat.
What is the symbol for a fire station?
the symbol for a fire station is either a dalmation, a firefighters hat, the firefighters cross, or a firetruck.
The United States Fire Administration (USFA)
What are the daily activities of a 911 operator?
answer emergency phone calls and provide emergency services.
Never ever even think of fighting electrical fires with water. Somebody (probably you) will likely get electrocuted.
If you had enough of it you could. The potential to have enough of it for even a small fire is pretty non-existent.
Can you sue fire department for a rekendall fire lost?
I most cases, no. Unless they were responsible for the rekindle, there is no need to. And keep in mind that you called them, you invited and needed them to come, so you should be grateful.
In the 2008 California wildfires what did firefighters do to stop the fire from spreading?
By using terrain, roadways, and man-made fire breaks, fire crews eventually stopped the advance of the 2008 California wildfires. But not before they chewed through thousands of acres and hundreds of homes. Weather and fuel loads conspired to create the potential for these disasters, and the construction of housing in "at risk" areas coupled with a failure to properly manage approach vegetation put structures in harm's way.
Who where the firemen that died on 911?
On September 11th 2001, emergency responders from the FDNY, NYPD and various other agencies raced to World Trade Center after the two towers were struck by commercial airliners. 343 firefighters were killed that day, mostly when the towers collapsed. Since then many others have died from various injuries and illnesses associated with that day mainly respiratory problems from breathing the dust and debris.
Can you become a firefighter if you take medication for ADD?
no you just get a job and get swift cover
What Does A Cadet Firefighter Do?
A cadet firefighter can mean different things in different departments.
In some departments, it means that it is a new firefighter undergoing training. If this is the case, then the firefighter is usually restricted to training environments.
In other departments, it can mean that the person is under the legal age to be considered a firefighter with the department. Each department has their own set of procedures for these people. Some cadets are limited to training only, while some are actually used on fire scenes for many different things (fetching tools for the firefighters, assisting with hydrants, assisting with traffic control, etc.).
The best way to find out what a cadet firefighter is and what they do with your local fire department is to contact them and ask them.
In some jurisdictions, there are people referred to as "Fire-Police". The Fire-Police personnel handle tasks on fire scenes that you would normally see Police Officers doing. For example, crowd control on a fire scene or traffic direction on a scene of a fire or motor vehicle accident. In many places, the volunteer "Fire-Police" personnel have completed special training, but are not certified police officers in their state.
Also, some jurisdictions have what is commonly referred to as "Public Safety Officers", which in general is a police officer that responds to and assists on fire scenes when needed. Some smaller jurisdictions may have police officers that are also volunteer firefighters, in which case they may allow them to assist on scenes.
You could also be referring to "Fire Marshals" or "Arson Investigators". A Fire Marshal is usually held responsible for enforcing fire codes and may also be assigned to investigating suspicious fires to determine the cause of fire.
Investigating suspicious fires is also the responsibility of "Arson Investigators". Some insurance agencies may choose to hire independent Arson Investigators for investigating fires they believe may be caused for the motive of fraud.
Many law enforcement agencies have trained Arson Investigators, even if that is not the employee's primary job. For example, the police officer that just wrote a traffic citation for speeding may be investigating an arson case the next day. Some smaller jurisdictions have also trained a very small number of investigators to serve multiple purposes, whether it be working a simple break-in to working a homicide case.
Arson Investigations may also be assigned to the Fire Department with jurisdiction where the fire occurs. Many states will assist with investigations in areas that do not have these resources at their disposal.
