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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

Asked by Ty over 8 years ago

As long as it would not impede you from performing the rigorous tasks that could be required no. After all it is treatable.

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is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

Asked by VintageSoul about 10 years ago

Unless everything is made of concrete or the room is oxygen depleted the answer would be no.

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How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

Asked by Jay almost 9 years ago

There is no certain amount of time. You need to make yourself very marketable with education and exp which can be achieved by volunteering. We have guys coming down to to the South cause they can not get hired up North due to lack of job openings. So it may neccessiate moving out of the area to get a firefighting job.

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If a molotov cocktail is thrown in a very old wood dry building consisting of flammable furniture and other types of fuel, with good oxygen supply, how could the fire self extinguish in a short period of time?

Asked by Brylar Foustark over 9 years ago

I would find it improbable that it would self extinguish. If it had limited oxygen than that would be feasible.

902 Votes

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Can a final exit door be left open even if it leads onto your neighbour's property? The door opens inward, but he's claiming his property is private and the door needs to be closed.

Asked by Shay almost 9 years ago

Depends on your ordinances, but why would you leave a final open, or do you mean locked

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how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

Asked by madison woolley over 8 years ago

when I first started in 1989 it was 14,261 a year and now mid 60's. Up in the East Coast and West coast it is considerably higher due to the cost of living. We currently have 2 female fighters and one of them had a baby last year and back at woork.

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follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

Asked by Ivan about 8 years ago

Feel free to contact me at palmettoss@yahoo.com

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Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

If a molotov cocktail is thrown in a very old wood dry building consisting of flammable furniture and other types of fuel, with good oxygen supply, how could the fire self extinguish in a short period of time?

Also on Jobstr...

Can a final exit door be left open even if it leads onto your neighbour's property? The door opens inward, but he's claiming his property is private and the door needs to be closed.

how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

If a molotov cocktail is thrown in a very old wood dry building consisting of flammable furniture and other types of fuel, with good oxygen supply, how could the fire self extinguish in a short period of time?

Also on Jobstr...

Can a final exit door be left open even if it leads onto your neighbour's property? The door opens inward, but he's claiming his property is private and the door needs to be closed.

how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

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