What Is The Role Of A First Responder?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be first on the scene in the event of an emergency? Well, that’s what the job as a first responder is all about and they undertake a …
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Do You Get Paid As A Volunteer Firefighter? Compensation
Are you considering becoming a volunteer firefighter and wondering whether you might get a little financial compensation for doing so? Well, it’s not impossible to get paid as volunteer firefighter, but it’s not entirely straightforward …
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How Do Firefighters Receive 911 Calls?
As you probably already know, firefighters are part of the emergency services and thus, part of their job is to respond to 911 calls (or other emergency numbers in other countries). But have you ever …
Should You Open Windows During A Fire? Is It A Good Idea?
Hopefully, you are never inside a burning building (unless you are a firefighter), but if you ever find yourself in a structure that is on fire, will opening the window help? This is a good …
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How Wide and Long Is A Fire Truck/Engine?
Fire trucks are big vehicles but how big exactly? We know that many people find themselves pondering over this question, but the answer is, surprisingly, rather more complicated than you might expect and this is …
What Is The Oldest Fire Department In The United States?
The fire service has a long and noble history and it plays a vital role in American society now and has for several centuries. It was the civil war that truly popularized the use of …
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House Fire Temperature: How Hot Does It Get?
Firefighting can be a hard job and one of the hardest things to deal with is burning buildings. This is not just because of the heat, but also because of the impact on human life. …
How To Open A Fire Hydrant: Step by Step
OK, you’ve got a need for water and there’s this perfectly good fire hydrant nearby. Should you just crack it open and get the water flowing or is there another process that you need to …
Does Stop, Drop, And Roll Really Work? [Clothes On Fire]
Nearly every child in America, and much of the rest of the world, will learn stop, drop and roll in school, but does it really work? It certainly feels a little awkward, low tech and …
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What Do Wildland Firefighters Do In The Off-Season?
If you’ve ever met a seasonal wildland firefighter then you will probably know that many of them are employed just for 6-9 months of the year to fight fires (during the wildfire season) and then …
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