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About Dominick G. Kasmauskas
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Expertise
Former NFPA Fire Service Section, Director, Executive Board. NJ Certified Firefighter, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, Haz Mat Instructor. Volunteer Firefighter since 1974, Capt. Lieut. and President. National Fire Academy Fire Officer II certified. Presently a Regional Manager for the Natl Fire Sprinkler Assn and a certified fire protection specialist and a certified code enforcement official in NY State.

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Various awards and citations. My oddest "call" was at my company picnic, in a remote area, when someone at the picnic had heart failure. While trying to perform CPR I was also giving directions to ALS and BLS to get to the scene. Every alarm is an accomplishment.
   

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firefighting11/16/2009Captain 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 requirements11/16/2009Dominick 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 Department11/15/2009John 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 field11/11/2009Gustavo 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 paramedic11/2/2009Gustavo 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?10/31/2009Frank 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?10/31/2009Dominick 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?10/31/2009Frank 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 Tech10/28/2009Mike 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 Questions10/27/2009Captain 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?10/22/2009Gustavo 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 DUIs9/29/2009Captain 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 careers9/24/2009Dominick 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 ...
Medical9/21/2009Gustavo 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 foam9/14/2009Dominick 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 Oven9/5/2009Frank 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 behavior9/4/2009Captain 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 ...
Background9/3/2009Mike 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 INVESTIGATION9/1/2009John 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?9/1/2009Captain 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 commissioner8/31/2009Dominick 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?8/31/2009Captain 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 ladders8/26/2009Frank 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 Department8/25/2009Captain 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 ...
firewoman8/15/2009Captain 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. Transfer8/15/2009John 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 conviction8/12/2009John 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 Change8/12/2009Dominick 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 Question8/9/2009Dominick 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??8/6/2009John 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 ...
emt7/30/2009Dominick 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 change7/30/2009Gustavo 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 Fighter7/28/2009Mike 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-citzens7/27/2009Dominick 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 again7/25/2009Captain 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 firefighter7/25/2009John 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?7/24/2009Dominick 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 FIREFIGHTER7/24/2009Frank 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 ...
disability7/13/2009Mike 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?7/8/2009Captain 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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