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Does becoming a fire explorer for a fire station help you later on when applying since becoming a firefighter is quite competitive

Asked by Benjamin over 9 years ago

Simple answer is yes it helps especially for exposure to the career

What medical level do you think firefighters should have to be certified at (if any)? (Basic CPR, certified first responder, EMT, or paramedic). Is a well-trained EMT/FF better than a so-so p-medic/FF who is only certified in order to get the FF job

Asked by 123 over 9 years ago

As the saying goes Paramedics save lives, EMT save paramedics. I have seen lousy paramedics over the years that is for sure. But either level is part of an team. So that can go either way. My personal opinion is that a FF should be a minimum of EMT since the majority of calls these days are medical.

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I am a Vol FF, looking to go paid. I Live in Bergen County NJ what are some good departmets around you think are a good place to join? And your opinion on what I should do to better my chances of getting hired ?

Asked by .. almost 9 years ago

Not familiar with NJ. Otherwise get your EMT and FF1&2 certs. These can be done as a volunteer.

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best construction of walls in your home in a fire

Asked by jleslie48 about 10 years ago

Metal studs is the best.

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Im visiting hawaii on vacation and notice there is not even a smoke alarm in the condo..whats the minimum hotels/condos need

Asked by Sandy about 9 years ago

Go to this site for the regulation for the state of Hawiai.http://labor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/State-Fire-Code-1-1-10-w-signatures.pdf

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There's alot of questions on here for you, don't know if you answered this one but here I go. What's your schedule like (time on, time off)? How do vacations work and does 24 hours on mean your up for that whole time? Are weekends busier?

Asked by Curious fireman questions about 9 years ago

24 hrs on and 48 hrs off. Come in at 0745 and leave at 0800. I get 12 shifts off a year, which is basically 6 weeks of vacation(I have been with my dept for 25 yrs) If I take one day off it gives me 5 days off. There is no rhyme or reason for when busy days are. I have busy Sundays and slow Fridays. You take them as they come. We are not up for 24 hrs generall after 5 pm it is generally our down time but that is usually earlier. We do training from 1300-1500 every thing else is either cleaning or other chores that you would find in your house since it is mine every 3 days.

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I'm writing a book where the character's house burns down, and she doesn't think it's an accident. How can you tell a fire is arson?

Asked by Madison about 10 years ago

Personal items removed from house prior to fire, excessive debt, behind on house payments are your first clue. As for the home numerous ignition point. No power to the house. Vacant homes are good starting points.

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Does becoming a fire explorer for a fire station help you later on when applying since becoming a firefighter is quite competitive

What medical level do you think firefighters should have to be certified at (if any)? (Basic CPR, certified first responder, EMT, or paramedic). Is a well-trained EMT/FF better than a so-so p-medic/FF who is only certified in order to get the FF job

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I am a Vol FF, looking to go paid. I Live in Bergen County NJ what are some good departmets around you think are a good place to join? And your opinion on what I should do to better my chances of getting hired ?

best construction of walls in your home in a fire

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Im visiting hawaii on vacation and notice there is not even a smoke alarm in the condo..whats the minimum hotels/condos need

There's alot of questions on here for you, don't know if you answered this one but here I go. What's your schedule like (time on, time off)? How do vacations work and does 24 hours on mean your up for that whole time? Are weekends busier?

I'm writing a book where the character's house burns down, and she doesn't think it's an accident. How can you tell a fire is arson?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Does becoming a fire explorer for a fire station help you later on when applying since becoming a firefighter is quite competitive

What medical level do you think firefighters should have to be certified at (if any)? (Basic CPR, certified first responder, EMT, or paramedic). Is a well-trained EMT/FF better than a so-so p-medic/FF who is only certified in order to get the FF job

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

I am a Vol FF, looking to go paid. I Live in Bergen County NJ what are some good departmets around you think are a good place to join? And your opinion on what I should do to better my chances of getting hired ?

best construction of walls in your home in a fire

Also on Jobstr...

Im visiting hawaii on vacation and notice there is not even a smoke alarm in the condo..whats the minimum hotels/condos need

There's alot of questions on here for you, don't know if you answered this one but here I go. What's your schedule like (time on, time off)? How do vacations work and does 24 hours on mean your up for that whole time? Are weekends busier?

I'm writing a book where the character's house burns down, and she doesn't think it's an accident. How can you tell a fire is arson?

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