While you hope to never need it, where and how you store your fire extinguisher is important. In the event that something does happen, you need your fire extinguisher to work properly and effectively. To …
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As a firefighter, punctuality is paramount, but having a great watch goes well beyond its ability to keep you on schedule. With technology steadily advancing in recent years, the features included in watches make them …
Firefighters are expected to be a jack-of-all-trades and to be ready for anything. This means being prepared. Ask any firefighter to empty their pockets, and you will usually find a wide variety of tools for …
Any conscientious homeowner or renter keeps a fire extinguisher near the kitchen and garage, in case of an accident. However, if you don’t remember when you purchased it, or if you’ve recently had to use …
Water is the most readily available and commonly used extinguishing agent and it is also the cheapest to acquire by all measures. In any emergency, there should be enough supply of water to meet the …
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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. …
So, How do firefighters keep cool? With the extreme heat experienced inside a structure fire and the layers of protective gear firefighters must wear, how do firefighters not overheat? What about if it’s 100 degrees …
You have probably seen firefighters breathing from air tanks on their backs that look like SCUBA tanks. Did you ever think that seems dangerous? How do firefighter’s oxygen tanks not explode? Firefighters breathe from air …
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Do you know what firefighters use to put out a fire? The answer may seem obvious, but there is more than one answer to this question. Firefighters use mostly water to put out fires. They …
What exactly is Carbon Monoxide? Why is it dangerous? Is it flammable? Can you smell it? Does the fire department check for Carbon Dioxide? How do firefighters check for it? Firefighters check for Carbon Monoxide …
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