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| 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 ...
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| federal firefighter | 7/6/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I am thirty years old and wanting to become a firefighter. I would like some more information on ...
A: John: My suggestion would be to, first, do the very best you can through high school. You may ...
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| Becoming a Fire Fighter | 6/29/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Captain Mike, My name is Carlos 23yrs old and I'm curretnly finishing up my EMT course to become a ...
A: Carlos: Typically when you apply, a department will ask if you have ever been convicted of a ...
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| fire school out of state | 6/8/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I have one moreI would like to move from Florida to New England or Canada; what would u recommend on ...
A: Jason, First of all, you're going to regret moving to New England from Florida when winter ...
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| degree | 6/8/2009 | Frank Billington |
Q: I am at unf trying to figure out a degree that would further me along in becoming a firefighter, ...
A: I am not familiar with fire and medic schools in any of the places you mentioned moving from or to. ...
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| degree | 6/2/2009 | Frank Billington |
Q: I am at unf trying to figure out a degree that would further me along in becoming a firefighter, ...
A: Regarding desired degrees, you will probably get more use from management/administration degrees ...
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| military service? | 5/28/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: I am a medic in the US Air Force. I am also a volunteer firefighter/EMT in Florida. I want to become ...
A: Many fire departments have long waiting lines. In most instances, your odds increase with added ...
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| Military Fire Technician | 5/27/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I'm 14 years old turning 15 in a few months. I live in a small town in Maine and I have wanted to be ...
A: Erik, First of all, let me commend you on your desire to serve your country. It is possible to be ...
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| Female firefighter | 5/27/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I am an aspiring female ff in Colorado. I am currently enrolled in a local community college here ...
A: Melissa: Being completely honest with you here.... If I were on a hiring board I would opt for the ...
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| thinking about becoming a firefighter | 5/27/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I am a 19 year old, I have always wanted to become a firefighter, I just do not know where to begin. ...
A: Zach: My suggestion would be to stop by one of the local stations and speak with the personnel to ...
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| becoming a paramedic | 5/21/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: hi I'm a high school student currently doing year 11 and i would like to know what subjects should i ...
A: Greetings Jade, In the US there are some vocational studies that allow high school students to ...
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| job | 5/20/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: My babys father said he is going to school to be a paramedic. He is on probation at this time for ...
A: The answer to your question is maybe. The restraining orders will, in all likelihood, prevent him ...
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| fire fighter in training with a disability | 5/6/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: Sir, may name is Brian Anderson of Rapid City, South Dakota. I am 33 years old in excellent health, ...
A: Brian, You may have an easier time becoming a paramedic with your handicap. As far as inspector, ...
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| Where do I start and am I to old? | 5/5/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I have always wanted to be a firefighter I am 34 and was wondering if I am to old to be one? If not ...
A: This will all depend on individual department requirements. I know of some departments in the area ...
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| Where do I start and am I to old? | 5/4/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I have always wanted to be a firefighter I am 34 and was wondering if I am to old to be one? If not ...
A: Mark: You are not too old to get started. The first thing you need to do is to put applications in ...
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| fire fighter in training with a disability | 5/2/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: Sir, may name is Brian Anderson of Rapid City, South Dakota. I am 33 years old in excellent health, ...
A: Brian, First, to be honest, I would advise you to reconsider your decision to become a ...
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| Help to become a fire fighter | 5/1/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: i am just enquiring on whether you need to be a certain height and weight to become a fire fighter?
A: I am only aware of 5-6 departments in the country who have height and weight policies. As long as ...
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| firefighter | 4/20/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: I AM 36 YEARS OLD AND I WANT TO BECOME A FIREFIGHTER I HAVE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA,COULD I STILL GET ...
A: Leon, Yes there are academies in your area. KU has a great program that would fit you like a glove. ...
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| EMT careers | 4/19/2009 | Gustavo E. Flores |
Q: I am about to head off to college from high school but I am unsure what I should do. I want to be a ...
A: Congratulations on finishing high school. The choice of becoming a nurse, a paramedic, or both, will ...
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| NFPA Compliance and more | 4/7/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: I am a career Lieutenant and volunteer in my home town. We recently stirred the pot pushing the ...
A: Richard, I don't envy your position. It sounds like you have an administration with their head in ...
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| Expunged Felony Conviction............. | 4/6/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: Greetings, My name is Derek. Almost 8 years ago, I was convicted of a felony for sending an email ...
A: Derek, Paramedic certification varies state-by state. Some states would disqualify you for this ...
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| JOB TITLES | 3/20/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: IM LOOKING FOR THE NAME OF A POSITION WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE CLASSES IN ...
A: Denise: The only position within a department that would be applicable to what you refer to may ...
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| becoming a firefighter | 3/17/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: i am helping my boyfriend with a project where he had to pick a career and do research on it to pass ...
A: Having a degree depends on where you live. If you wanted to go to work for the Salt Lake City Fire ...
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| Firefighting Training | 3/16/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: but the problem being i cant pay for college i talked to someone in the army and they said they do ...
A: Chris: The military is a great way to go if you want to receive education or experience. My ...
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| Recruitment | 3/11/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: My name is Chloe. I am a fit, healthy 24 year old female who has been looking to relocate to go ...
A: Chloe: Actually I have heard of no such website. The one thing I would reccommend is to look at ...
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| Open recruitment | 3/11/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: My name is Chloe. I am a fit, healthy 24 year old female who has been looking to relocate to go ...
A: Chloe, I would recommend the website Firehouse.com. I don't know if they have a notification ...
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| Live- In programs | 3/5/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: Capt. Grove, I am a volunteer firefighter in FL. I was online and found out that some volunteer ...
A: Kristopher: I am not aware of any programs in this area but I will tell you that such a program ...
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| how to become a volunteer | 3/2/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: im 25yrs old have a certificate in fire fighter 1,2 , BAA and all subjects needed.SO I jst wanted to ...
A: Valentia, Normally you just go to the nearest fire station and apply. What country do you live in? I ...
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| Cable Under My Rug | 2/26/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: When I was seven years old the house across the street from me caught on fire, it was totally ...
A: Carol~ Thanks for contacting us with these great questions. I am not aware of coax cable having ...
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| Firefighter | 2/24/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: I'm an 18 year old senior and the school year is almost over for us. I'm looking in a community ...
A: Chris: A college degree nice to have and give you an advantage but it's not necessarily needed to ...
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| federal civilian firefighter training | 2/22/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: my son is currently a volunteer fireman for 6 years with Firefighter I certification. Can you ...
A: I looked over job.gov and these particular positions seem to all be looking for applicants with ...
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| Becoming a junior firefighter | 2/20/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: I am interested in becoming a volunteer junior (possibly going beyond that someday)firefighter and ...
A: Thomas~ Congratulations on taking part of the most noble of careers! I started in the Junior ...
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| Bourkes | 2/18/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: Do you know weather or not external goggles are still required on helmets with bourkes? I'm thinking ...
A: Usually in extrications, wildland fires and some warm zone haz mat incidents you will need "sealed" ...
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| federal civilian firefighter training | 2/16/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: my son is currently a volunteer fireman for 6 years with Firefighter I certification. Can you ...
A: Sue: When you refer to "Federal" firefighter are you speaking of a certain field such as USAR ...
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| fire service | 2/16/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: i am a British citizen and currently serving in the Armed Forces. I'm going to leave the army and ...
A: Christopher~ Anything is possible, but competition is fierce. If you can establish yourself and ...
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| fire service | 2/16/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: i am a British citizen and currently serving in the Armed Forces. I'm going to leave the army and ...
A: Unless you have some skeletons in your closet such as a rough criminal record, you should be OK. ...
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| Questions from Texas | 2/14/2009 | John Grussing |
Q: Hallo, I am 33.5 yrs old and interested in becoming a fire fighter. I have 2 questions: 1. I am ...
A: Jason, I wouldn't worry about the on-line firefighter training. Any department that hires you ...
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| fire fighting | 2/13/2009 | Mike Smith |
Q: imam trying to get classes to be a professional fire fighterand was wondering what courses i need to ...
A: I'm not sure what form you are talking about. I will send you anything I have. Here is a problem. I ...
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| Dead Bolts on business door | 2/12/2009 | Dominick G. Kasmauskas |
Q: Our office closes at PM. Upon leaving the building you go through 2 doors. The first has a ...
A: Jacki~ Glad you came here for an answer. First I'll premise that you should see if you can contact ...
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| work experience (school) | 2/11/2009 | Captain Mike Grove |
Q: will my son be able to do his school work experience in a fire station. he has always wanted to be a ...
A: Susan: I presume you mean can your son receive on the job training while employed by a ...
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