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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Im almost done with high school and i am not looking at future jobs/ careers. I've been interested in being a firefighter but i also was interested in SWAT. I've done a bit of research but i've seen the same answer time and time again "It's too much"

Asked by Ivan over 7 years ago

How about a Combat Medic with a sheriff dept and a volunteer firefighter. What is their thinking of its to much. It is becoming common to have medics with SWAT teams

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Are fire extinguishers still or have they ever been kept in glass boxes with little hammers? That seems dangerous with all the broken glass.

Asked by Beth over 8 years ago

They used to be at one point and may still be in some older buildings. The basic concept was it allowed you to see that there was indeed a fire extinguisher in the locker. No they are usually kept in a metal box mounted on the wall with a metal door.

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Is it hard to becomes a firefighter paramedic?

Asked by .... over 8 years ago

Learning to be a firefighter is a continuous career that involves training all the time. Paramedic is more intensive in that it usually takes 2 yrs to complete and now is considered a Associates Degree. It is harder to become a paramedic between the 2 in brain knowledge but physically firefighting is more labor intensive.

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you respond to a 1 story home fully involved. The chief orders you to put water on fire Bldg from the adjacent 4 story exposure building. You have enough hose to cover the 4th floor. Where do you attack from? 4th floor window or 2nd floor window?

Asked by Jj Watt over 8 years ago

I would anticipate attacking from the 2nd floor especially since it is only 1 story.

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Asked by Jalen over 8 years ago

Emergency management, Fire Admin, Emergency Medicine for example

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Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Asked by Syd over 8 years ago

Quite frequently while out in public. Yes it does make you feel appreciated. No on the autographg.

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