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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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What should be the transformer to building separation distance for fire suppression?

Depends on size of transformer and type (dry,mineral oil, silicone) as well as ground slope and building construction.

What type of fire should not be extinguished with water?

Electrical fires should not be extinguished with water, as it can conduct electricity and increase the risk of electrocution. Instead, electrical fires should be put out using a Class C fire extinguisher or by cutting off the power source if safe to do so.

Where do fire departments get money?

From government, so our taxes.

Yes from Government, But not the taxes. Taxes are not used for infrastructure in the least amount. It is being used to pay on the INTEREST of the national debt alone.

What is a gas lighter and how is it used?

Ignites fire to whatever you hold in front of it. Fueled by gas. Also known as flint lighter.

Is being beautiful more important than being intelligent?

Common sense and a sense of personal responsibility are better traits to have than striking looks or a high I.Q.

Being considered beautiful can open doors in some circumstances, but in other circumstances looks will cause a person to be judged unfairly or will increase the likelihood of their being manipulated. Having a high I.Q. looks good on paper but does not mean a person is unselfish, has a good work ethic, or makes good decisions about their life.

Also think about thisBeauty only lasts for a few years - when you hit middle age, you start wrinkling and sagging! Intelligence lasts your whole life. People who depend on their looks spend most of their time worrying and looking in their mirrors to check for defects.

Let's just say this, intelligence is what keeps you alive, beauty causes sexual appeal.

What is a lockshield valve in a fire fighting system?

The lock shield valves are installed usually in the fire hose reel and the valve can be opened only by the key. and the key shall be kept with the maintenace team not in the valve. So the valve cannot be closed by the other people.

Did any of the founding fathers say 'Immigration should not be encouraged'?

I don't know if any of them used those precise words but there were those who held that view. Since America had a small population spread over an immense territory there was significant concern about whether it would be possible hold it together and have a sense of national identity. There was fear that the union would split into several pieces each one dominated by some European power. Under those circumstances there was a legitimate argument to be made that immigration would detract from national unity. Michael Montagne

How do you determine which fire department responds?

The simple answer, The department/apparatus closest to the emergency will respond. But there are several factors that can come into play beyond that. These factors include but are not limited to: type of emergency, special hazards (Hazardous material,type of occupancy...etc), companies already committed to other calls.

What is the definition of a commercial motor vehicle which would require the driver to obtain a comerical driver's license?

The only difference between a commercial motor vehicle requiring a CDL and one that does not is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, which is assigned by the manufacturer and posted on the VIN plates of most vehicles. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration defines a CMV requiring a CDL as Such in 383.5 Commercial motor vehicle (CMV)means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle- (a) Has a gross combination weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds); or (b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more); or (c) Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or (d) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials as defined in this section.

What do you have to do to become a firefighter?

To become a firefighter you need special training with real fires and fake mechanical people and buildings.So you can practice before theres a real fire.

Can a firefighter afford a lamborghini?

the firefighter can't afford a lamborghini because, lamborgini is fast as a frefighter

Should firefighters always disconnect batteries for any type of vehicle extrication?

Yes, For various reasons. Mainly, During extrication there could be metal instruments used to get in the vehicle, remove the PT, etc. It prevents the FF/EMTs from beingelectrocuted, or causing sparks which in turn, set the car ablaze.

Source - Volunteer FF

What is a fire hydrant?

A hydrant is an attachment valve from a water main used by the fire department. One of the key features commonly found is an poppet shutoff that usually works to shut off the water if a car hits the hydrant.

What is in a fire hose?

We commonly find water in fire hoses. The fire hose with its nozzle is used as a way to get water onto a fire. By connecting the hose to a pump, which is in turn connected to a water source, that hose will provide a high-pressure conduit for the transfer of the water.

We also find fire hoses connected between different units to deliver water. If a truck sets up on the fire ground to deliver water, it is usually connected to a water source via an engine, which is connected to a hydrant. Hoses connect the hydrant to the engine, and the engine to the truck to transfer water.

How do you call a fire truck in fsx?

Unfortunately you can't with the standard version of Flight Simulator 10. You can only call a fuel truck and on push back at the correct gate or ramp you can get a tug. Note also some of the many fantastic aircraft models when these are parked on a jetway the jetway will not function. This is because there is a small code set up in the process that recognises the aircraft from the default package.

How does a Siamese fire connection work?

It works by combining two hoses into one hose. The Siamese is composed of two female couplings flowing into one male coupling. Some have clapper valves that are built internally at the female couplings to prevent backflow of the water.

What causes a 1984 Ford 302 V8 to fire only on the front 4 cylinders?

There are a few possibilities: 1 - Perhaps someone worked on the ignition wires and the back 4 have been re-connected wrong. 2 - If it's carburated and the back half of the carburater is plugged or damaged, it might not be gettinf fuel. If it's injected, check for 2 injectors and see if one isn't functioning. 3 - It's possible that the back half has lost compression from head warping after the engine overheated. If the other two possibilities don't show promise, run a compression test on the engine and make sure the compression level for the back half is ok. sounds like your distributor is messed up as for checking 2 injectors, each cylander has 1 injector so you would have to check strange as it may seem,,, I was sold an Excell Chrome high performance coil to use with this set up at a local auto supply store. I placed my hand on the coil and found it to be unusually warm, so I put old coil back on and tried it. No other changes were made nor alterations. This fixed the problem. The motor immediately began to function full force again. ( wierd huh )

Do on duty firefighter need to carry a drivers license?

Only if they are going to drive when on duty.

Some firemen are not trained or qualified to drive the fire equipment

Can you still buy 25 rim fire or can you make 25 rim fire?

You cannot make a rimfire cartridge because you need the proper tools and machinery. You may look up some companies that make obsolete ammunition, such as Old Western Scrounger. The .25 Rimfire has been out of production for nearly 50 years, but now and again a maker will produce a limited quantity of ammo.
Please do not try to make RF ammo as a home project- the priming compound is extremely sensitive, and very dangerous to handle.