| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| eye sight | 7/16/2008 | Mike Smith |
Q: when i am 18 i would like to join the fire services but my eye sight is not perfect. would wearing ...
A: To start out with, please don't worry about how many questions you ask me. I signed up to do this ...
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| pay | 7/14/2008 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: i have heard that firefighters don't get paid as much as other services. is this true?? could you ...
A: Josh, As much as I'd like to give a clear-cut answer to your question, the best answer is: "it ...
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| eye sight | 7/14/2008 | Mike Smith |
Q: when i am 18 i would like to join the fire services but my eye sight is not perfect. would wearing ...
A: Joshua, Walk next door and ask them if you can take a pack test. Or if you live in a metropolitan ...
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| becoming a firefighter.. with dui | 7/13/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I got a question regarding my husband. We currently live in Europe and he has been looking into ...
A: Sol: Having two DUIs on your driving record can be a problem when it comes to employment with any ...
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| overseas? | 7/9/2008 | John Grussing |
Q: thanks for your time
A: Randy, I'm not completely familiar with contract firefighting, especially overseas. However, I do ...
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| Career | 7/7/2008 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I'm only 15, but have always wanted to do a risky or daring job, I've been thinking about becoming a ...
A: Bev~ Firefighting is not like on TV or the movies. There are moments that seem dangerous to ...
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| Study tips | 7/3/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Capt. Grove, I am an airman stationed at Hurlburt Field in FL. I will be starting at a civilian fire ...
A: Kristopher: Mom son is also an airman at Aviano AFB, Venice Italy. I wish he could have the ...
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| long list of jobs in app | 7/1/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: My question is this, what would be my chance of getting into firefighting? Let give you a little ...
A: Marc: It's never too late to be thinking about a career in the fire service. Just look into your ...
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| help | 6/29/2008 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: I am responsible for health and safety in a mall in caracas, venezuela, and I have been told that ...
A: Greetings aurax, I will try to summarize a rather long answer from several point of views. Because ...
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| Fire Academy | 6/28/2008 | Mike Smith |
Q: I have attended the fire academy about two years ago, is there a reason why it is very hard at ...
A: Great name. It's not only Kansas City Missouri, and Kansas City Kansas, it's pretty hard to be an ...
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| I NEED SOME INFO.... | 6/19/2008 | John Grussing |
Q: I am 21 years old and am realizing that i would like to pursue a firefighting career. I currently ...
A: Gregory, There is an alternative to military service. Be aware, however, that an honorable ...
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| Disqualification question | 6/18/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: ..A long time ago, 2001 I was arrested for possesion on ecstacy.I have a small history of getting in ...
A: Cory: It's sounds as if you turned a new leaf and are on the right track. Were you ever charged ...
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| Joining an Armed Service to help become a firefighter | 6/17/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I am 23 years old, and have finally figured out that what I want to do with my life is become a ...
A: You've got a lot of things accomplished and sound as if you have the motivation and plan to succeed. ...
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| Your quick respose | 6/16/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Capt. Grove, thank you for your quick response, I am a resident of kcmo, my question is, why does ...
A: I knew that KCMO had an age requirement. I don't know how they get away with it. I presume no one ...
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| Firefighter/EMT | 6/15/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Captain Grove, I am fire I & II, EMT certified. I have also worked at a local casino, as an ...
A: Mike: What departments have you applied for? Some of the departments that are consistently ...
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| Is OPFD hiring? | 6/13/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Are there any positions open in your department for firemedics? What would a person need to be ...
A: At the present time I don't believe we are hiring. We had just put on two paramedics. Your firemedic ...
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| can i still become a fireman? | 6/11/2008 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: It's always been my dream to be a fireman but I've messed up alot in my past. I used to do coke up ...
A: Greetings Michael, I would recommend you contact the fire department where you want to work at and ...
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| criminal | 6/4/2008 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: is it impossible to become a firefighter if you have a criminal backg?round
A: Greetings Bryce, Each Fire Department may have specific rules and regulations. Overall, all ...
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| Becoming a Firefighter | 6/4/2008 | John Grussing |
Q: Mr. Grussing, I'm interested in becoming a Firefighter in Las Vegas,NV. They only hire about every ...
A: Matt, First of all, realize that you may not get hired at Las Vegas. To become a firefighter ...
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| Felony on record want to be a firefighter. | 6/3/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I am ex military, ex security, and an ex-cop, I committed a crime of Burglary 3rd which was my first ...
A: Edwar: It sounds as if you've got plenty of experience to do the job. I would be that the felony ...
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| Do I have what it takes? | 6/3/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: and in advance, thank you so much for your time! Please know that it is greatly appreciated... I'll ...
A: Lindsey: First of all after reading your question I can see that motivation need not be a factor. ...
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| age and duties | 5/31/2008 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I'm 15 years old and turning 16 in two months. I'm interested in joining a volunteer fire department ...
A: Josh~ Sorry for the delay...thought I had answered this one. You can do exterior duties outside of ...
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| age and duties | 5/30/2008 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I'm 15 years old and turning 16 in two months. I'm interested in joining a volunteer fire department ...
A: Josh~ Glad to see you are interested in a joining the ranks. It's a noble profession, volunteer or ...
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| age and duties | 5/30/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I'm 15 years old and turning 16 in two months. I'm interested in joining a volunteer fire department ...
A: First of all thanks for choosing me in efforts to help. It sounds as if you are starting down the ...
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| Early Morning Smoke Detector Chirping | 5/22/2008 | Frank Billington |
Q: We have multiple smoke detectors in our house that are hard-wired together and also have battery ...
A: Ambient temperatures do in fact have an effect on batteries. When fully charged it doesn't make ...
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| re: doors unlocked while occupied (business) | 5/13/2008 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I have read your previous answer about doors remaining unlocked and have a couple further questions. ...
A: Nancy~ Great research. Do you know if your State or County or City uses NFPA 101 Life Safety Code ...
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| Looking to start out | 5/8/2008 | John Grussing |
Q: I have about 2 1/2 years in the fire department with Fire 1 and my EMT-B cert. i am looking for a ...
A: Ashley, I have little knowledge of contract firefighting. My advice would be to apply to test ...
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| Girl firefighters | 5/7/2008 | John Grussing |
Q: My name's Mandee and as you can tell, I'm a girl. I've always been interested the field and have few ...
A: Mandee, Because of human anatomy it is more difficult for females to pass the agility exams ...
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| fire fighter emt jobs | 5/7/2008 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I'm George Simpson I'm 18 years old and I'm interested in becoming a firefighter/EMT... The only ...
A: George~ Each municipality and/or State's civil service laws may be different. I would go forwrad ...
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| Automobile fire | 5/6/2008 | John Grussing |
Q: Not too many hours ago, a motorcycle combusted into flames in my college's parking lot as the driver ...
A: Ted, Your question actually deals with several different issues. You didn't give me the size of ...
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| Firefighter death | 4/26/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I recently read about the tragic LODD of a 24 year old firefighter in Prince William County, VA. He ...
A: Jane: I just read the fact sheet on the County of Prince William incident. It really sounds like ...
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| Firefighter death | 4/26/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I recently read about the tragic LODD of a 24 year old firefighter in Prince William County, VA. He ...
A: Jane: First of all thanks for choosing me in efforts to help. This LODD death sounds like many ...
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| What departments should i apply for a firefighter position? | 4/25/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I have completed my NREMT, Fire 1, Fire 2, and Hazmat. I am 19 years old (DOB 12-19-88) physically ...
A: Wow John! You have done a lot for yourself at such a young age. Your background will get you a ...
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| Fire Fighter | 4/18/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I've alwaysed wanted to be a firefighter but i made huge mistakes in life and have three ...
A: You're doing the right thing by joining the AirForce. My son is in Italy at Aviano AFB. He's been in ...
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| Red Cards | 4/14/2008 | Frank Billington |
Q: WE HAVE ALL FIREFIGHTERS AT FORT HUACHUCA AS WILD LAND FIREFIGHTERS AND HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED FOR ...
A: I am not acquainted with the certification process for State of Arizona wildland firefighters, ...
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| entry exam | 4/10/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: generally how much time do you have to complete a test and how many questions are usually on the ...
A: Michael: The exams vary from department but most are departments now are going to video based ...
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| fire training center | 4/3/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I didn't know who to go to for this question so I'm going to ask you. Is the fire training center ...
A: Michael: Most fire department will not allow the public to use any equipment on their premises. ...
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| physical agility test | 4/3/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I'm not old enough to join the fire department (I'm 14) but i want to prepare early so my question ...
A: Michael: 14 is a good age to start getting ready. The key to the firefighters physical agility ...
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| becomming a firefighter | 4/2/2008 | John Grussing |
Q: I was curious as to what my chances are at becomming a full time fire fighter right now i am 18 and ...
A: Kevin, Your EMT certification will get you some extra points in most jurisdictions. In ...
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| interview and physical agility test | 4/1/2008 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: What kind of questions do they ask you in the interview? Whats the physical agility test like is it ...
A: Michael: The interview questions consist of basic questions. Some departments today are doing ...
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