| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
|
| firefighting | 11/16/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: My name is Eddie i am 19 about to turn 20, I am currently deciding on joining the us navy. I want a ...
A: Eddie: Sounds as if you have a plan. Speak with your recuiter about the possibility of ...
|
| Age requirements | 11/16/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: Dominick, I am planning on retiring from the Marine Corps in approximately 7 years. I will have 23 ...
A: Greg~ Very noble. Some states and cities have had lawsuits barring age restrictions (usually at ...
|
| Legal Issues and The Fire Department | 11/15/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I currently have a class 2 (drug) felony charge on my juvenile record from when i was 17, it will be ...
A: Nothing precludes you from taking a course with the possible exception of school policy. However, ...
|
| Getting started in the field | 11/11/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: I'm currently in the Army, but I'm looking to get into the resuce field and would appreciate your ...
A: There two ways to get involved in swiftwater and technical rescue in the US: paid or volunteer. In ...
|
| how to become a paramedic | 11/2/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: im a yr11 student wanting a career being a paramedic but not quite sure what i have to do after ...
A: Most EMT and paramedic schools will simply require you to finish high school. There are no ...
|
| alarm in apt building - have to exit always? | 10/31/2009 | Frank Billington |
Q: your in the US and I'm in BC,canada but I'd at least like to get your take on if generally speaking ...
A: What you saw is all too common. After a while, for frequent and known false alarms, it takes longer ...
|
| fire alarm - always exit building? | 10/31/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I'm in BC, canada but I'd at least like to get your take on an issue generally, when the fire alarm ...
A: Simon~ How is a person to know it is a "false alarm"? Having all occupants exiting the building ...
|
| alarm in apt building - have to exit always? | 10/31/2009 | Frank Billington |
Q: your in the US and I'm in BC,canada but I'd at least like to get your take on if generally speaking ...
A: I am not personally aware of any "law", per se, that requires evacuation of a building only at the ...
|
| HazMat Tech | 10/28/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: I am an active duty U.S. Marine who is looking at the idea of getting out of active duty. I am CBRN ...
A: Please look at your haz-mat work within DOD first. I have not found anyone who makes the money a haz ...
|
| Interview Questions | 10/27/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Captain Mike, I have been ask to serve on a panel to interview 4 people who have applied for the ...
A: Jeffery: Sounds as if your department thinks very highly of your judgement. I hope I can give you ...
|
| Degree or paramedic? | 10/22/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: What helps most when applying for a job in your opinion, Fire Science degree or paramedic ...
A: It all depends on where you want to go look for a job. Some systems are a combination of fire and ...
|
| getting hired on a FD with DUIs | 9/29/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Is there even a remote chance I will get hired by a Fire Department when I have two DUIs in my past. ...
A: Mike: I can't speak for every department out there but there's always a chance you may be hired. ...
|
| fire safety careers | 9/24/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I have a friend who has done extinguisher service work in the past. He loves the fire safety field. ...
A: Lena~ I'm not sure of differences in pay scales, but there are many areas of fire protection to ...
|
| Medical | 9/21/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: What grade do i have to complete at school to become a medical technician? And what subjects i have ...
A: I am assuming that by "medical technician" you actually mean "emergency medical technician". If not, ...
|
| AFFF foam | 9/14/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: what should be the criteria for deciding the minimum quantity of AFFF foam to be stored at chemical ...
A: My initial opinion is to consult the chemical or chemicals' MSD Sheets to make sure none are ...
|
| Fire in Oven | 9/5/2009 | Frank Billington |
Q: This morning there was a small fire on the floor of the oven caused by some residue from previous ...
A: First, congrats on having an extinguisher handy. So many people are unprepared, it is always nice ...
|
| dew point and fire behavior | 9/4/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: How does dew point tie into fire behavior?
A: Dew point relates to moisture content in air. Actually, depending on the nature and substance of the ...
|
| Background | 9/3/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: My name is Steven. I have been a paid professsional Firefighter/EMT for ten years. I worked in a ...
A: You do have a problem. It is not because of your work ethic or training, it will be because you are ...
|
| BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION | 9/1/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I was just worried that I will not be able to get hired again as a firefighter. I have been a third ...
A: Different jurisdictions have different perspectives on DUI. An isolated incident would probably be ...
|
| Can I be re-hired? | 9/1/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Captain Mike, Hi my name is Steven. I am wondering if I have a chance at becoming a firefighter ...
A: Being a medic will give you an advantage over others who aren't. Steven your job history and ...
|
| New Fire commissioner | 8/31/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I recently got elected to the local fire board here in CA. My campaign points were 1. Increase info ...
A: Carlos~ Sorry in the delay in responding...trying to get some opinions from my network. A proactive ...
|
| Can I be re-hired? | 8/31/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Captain Mike, Hi my name is Steven. I am wondering if I have a chance at becoming a firefighter ...
A: Steven: Never give up hope. Your experience should land you a position. Most departments like a ...
|
| escape ladders | 8/26/2009 | Frank Billington |
Q: my son moved into the fourth floor very old apartment building. he has two smaller windows. there ...
A: Is the section of roofing beneath his window large enough to escape onto, so that he could for ...
|
| Hiearchy of Fire Department | 8/25/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Does the Overland Park Fire Department have Arson Investigators, Fire Marshals and Fire Department ...
A: Carol: The fire department does have fire investigators. Actually each battalion has an on duty ...
|
| firewoman | 8/15/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: What prerequisites,experience or exams do you need to become a fireman?
A: Laseha: It really depends on the department you are applying for. Some will train you (on the job ...
|
| Fire Dept. Transfer | 8/15/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I'm 15 and I'm planning on getting into my local fire dept. I live in Virginia beach va. but I'm ...
A: It is not possible to "transfer" between departments due to pension fund statutes. You would have to ...
|
| Felony arrest misdeanor conviction | 8/12/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: Can I become a firefighter after having the misdemeanor conviction? I was arrested for a felony, but ...
A: Almost all fire departments have access to sealed records. Even though it was dropped to a ...
|
| Firefighter Career Change | 8/12/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I don't know if you sat on the hiring boards (not sure if that was the correct term) but I am ...
A: Eric~ Great career choice! Easy yet difficult to give a direct answer. Are you in a position where ...
|
| Fire Marshall Question | 8/9/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: in Getting My Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, would i have to become a Certified Firefighter1st ...
A: Mike- Great career choice! It is different from one city or county to the next. Some fire ...
|
| Will I get hired?? | 8/6/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I am 24 years old and currently going through a process to be hired by a fire department and I have ...
A: Gary, First of all, I want to be clear that every department has its own hiring standards and ...
|
| emt | 7/30/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: My girlfriends son is trying to be an emt. He failed the test the first time and is hoping to take ...
A: Ellen~ Great question and glad he has found a noble calling. As long as he has cleared his name ...
|
| Career change | 7/30/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: I am currently a Journeyman Pipefitter. However, I always wanted to be a fireman. With the bad ...
A: Here's the link to the Puerto Rico Fire Department: http://www.bomberos.gobierno.pr/ The following ...
|
| Becoming a Fire Fighter | 7/28/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: Mike, I have been interested in becoming a Fire Fighter for quite some time, however I do not know ...
A: I think I just answered your other question but here goes. To be a local firefighter in your area go ...
|
| Opportunities for non US-citzens | 7/27/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: Am curently working as a security guard for an american company in Iraq i really would like to join ...
A: Isaac~ Most cities will have citizenship requirements. A place to start while in Iraq is with the US ...
|
| Question of chances of joining Fire service again | 7/25/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I recently in the past made the mistake made a mistake and was charged of agravated assault per ...
A: Charles: You're not alone here. Stories such as yours are fairly common. In my opinion you will ...
|
| how to become a firefighter | 7/25/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I've been searching on the Internet alot about how to become a firefighter. Do you have to take ...
A: Adrian, Sorry I took a while to respond- I've been on vacation. The requirements to become a ...
|
| F/F in the Military, good idea? | 7/24/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I'm 22 years old and seriously considering a job in fire fighting. However, I would also like to ...
A: Dominic~ Two of the best services one can offer to his/her fellow citizns; the fire service and the ...
|
| DOD FIREFIGHTER | 7/24/2009 | Frank Billington |
Q: I'am 28 and considering a career in the fire department. i served 8 years in the marine corps and 2 ...
A: This is outside of my area of expertise, but a short web search turned up some results perhaps worth ...
|
| disability | 7/13/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: Sir, I was Honorably discharged from the Marines last year and wanted to persue a career as a ...
A: Liability reasons will be a huge issue for you, I'm sorry. I thought I answered this once but maybe ...
|
| military or shool? | 7/8/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: hey mike my name is gustavo im 19 years old. firefightin has been on my mind for a long time and ...
A: Gustavo: My personal preference for you would be the military route. Particular the Air Force or ...
|
