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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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A firefighter's job is to fight fires.
But the average firefighter doesn't spend all or even most of his time putting out fires. They also go on medical runs, gas leaks, MVA's, HAZMAT situations, confined space rescue, heavy rescue, rescues of children and pets, building collapse, fire alarm alerts, and good intent calls (concerns over possible fires or hazards).
The various types of fires include brush fires, car fires, trash can fires, dumpster fires, structure fires, and electrical fires.
No. Don't call firefighters like that because it's very rude.
What steps do I take to become a firefighter with no schooling?
You could become a volunteer firefighter if there is a small enough town near enough to you that doesn't have a full time force. You could also go to a town that will put you own and send you through the academy. You will need to be in good enough shape to pass the physical tests.
How many hours a day do they work?
If you are under the age of 18 you are only allowed (legally) to work 5 hours a day.
What are the different types of fires?
Class A/Ordinary Combustibles (wood, paper)
Class B/Flammible Liquids (gasoline, diesel)
Class C/Electrical Fire (Downed Power line starting a power pole on fire)
Class D/Combustible Metals
Class K/Cooking oil
What does the word region mean in medical term?
Anatomically speaking, lets talk about the abdominal pelvic cavity. This area is located from as high as your Xiphoid to as low as your pelvis. The regions are broken up by nine regions evenly divided so that it looks like a Tic Tac Toe board.
The upper left region (ULR) being the Right Hypochondriac Region
The upper middle region (UMR) being the Epigastric Region
The upper right region (URR) being the Left Hypochondriac Region.
The left middle region (LMR) being the Right Lumbar Region
The direct middle of your cavity being the Umbilical Region
The middle right region (MRR) being the Left Lumbar Region.
The lower left region is your Right Illiac Region
The lower middle is called your Hypogastric Region
The lower right region being your Left Illiac Region.
These regions may seem confusing but when the patient or subject is lying down or standing up in the anatomical position, the patients left is your right.
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How can a 15 year old train to be a firefighter?
You are too young to make carrier in fire fighting. You should be at least 18 years old for that.
Why did montag become a firefighter?
because he wanted to follow the family tradition. His father and grandfather were both fireman.
How long does it take firefighters to put out a forest fire?
This really depends on how far it has spread, the current weather conditions, and even how much manpower they have.
Can a volunteer firefighter get pulled over in a privately owned vehicle en route to an emergency?
Yes. The police can pull over anyone who appears to be violating the laws. Volunteer firefighters may be exempt from speeding tickets in a few areas but usually get more tickets issued to them than the average civilian. More often, the police will respect the badge and the job of a volunteer firefighter, and not issue a citation.
Which NFPA standard requires ICS?
NFPA 1561: Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
Depending upon type of incident, there may be specific requirements for ICS, including:
NFPA 471: Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents
NFPA 475: Recommended Practice for Responding to Hazardous Materials Incidents/Weapons of Mass Destruction
NFPA 1143: Standard for Wildland Fire Management
Referenced staff qualifications are found in
NFPA 1026: Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications
or other standards for staff qualifications for specific types of incidents.
Why do Firefighters in the united kingdom wear yellow helmets?
Firefighters in the UK (and everywhere else) wear helmets to protect themselves. The color is chosen by the department that they are employed by, and can often be different colors to distinguish ranks among those in the fire service.
Where is the best all around fire academy in the US or otherwise?
Louis Garland Fire Academy in San Angelo, Texas. It is ran by the Department of Defence for the Military
Do firefighters intentionally start forest fires?
The Forest Service (USFS) and similar groups do controlled burns. These are controlled and they do not do it for entertainment, they do it to keep things in that particular area in order.
So some groups, not just your general firefighters, are allowed to when it is needed.
When controlled burns are being performed, there are special precautions taken to prevent public danger.
Where do your get the trianing to be a firefighter?
through their fire department, you can also go to college for fire science.
Is there free firefighter training?
You can train for free to become a volunteer firefighter and there are firefighter training dvd's also.
What might trigger the fire department to hurry to an apartment building?
Some of the factors that might trigger the fire department to hurry to an apartment building include receiving a call about a fire or explosion in the building, detecting smoke or fire alarms going off in the building, or witnessing visible signs of fire or emergency situations such as people trapped or in distress.
