When most people think about firefighters extinguishing a fire, most people assume that firefighters always use water. However, water isn’t the only material firefighters use to fight fires. They also use other substances, including foam. …
Sometimes, firefighters follow the formal dress code and wear dress uniforms. The main reason is to separate the special functions from regular workdays. What are the occasions that call for the Class A firefighter dress …
Being a firefighter can be hard work. Firefighters need athleticism and toughness and these are tested by the firefighter physical abilities test: the CPAT or Candidate Physical Ability Test. You must be prepared in order …
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If you ask a group of young children what they want to be when they grow up, you can guarantee that several will say they want to be a firefighter. Though very few people actually pursue …
When someone calls 911 for a medical emergency, the firefighters will frequently show up to help. People are always asking why this is the case. Do firefighters have medical training? Why are firefighters the first …
The firefighter oral board interview is probably the most important step in getting hired. The written test and physical agility test (CPAT) are usually just scored as pass or fail. Most, if not all, of …
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Firefighters are sometimes required to be in some uncomfortable places to do their job. Those who are pursuing a career in the fire service wonder if they can handle all aspects of the job. If …
When you think about a firefighting TV show or movie, firefighters are portrayed as heroes running into a burning building, putting out the fire, and getting residents to safety. However, firefighting goes beyond what the …
Those who are interested in becoming firefighters are frequently concerned with whether their past drug use will have an effect on them getting hired. Does it matter what kind of drugs you used? How often? …
A firefighter endorsement sounds like a reference to financing a local firefighter department, or a reference to support for a politician from a local firefighter department. However, while these definitions sound accurate, they aren’t. So, what …
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