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Fire & Emergency Careers, And Fire Safety Info/Questions Answered by Expert Dominick G. Kasmauskas
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Journey to Firefighting | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: My name is britton, 22 years old, and My dream is to become a firefighter. I'm going to tell a long ... A: Britton~ Thank you for your service. I am not aware that every fire department or municipality ... | |
| Thank You | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Dom, Thank you for your response to my recent question. I'm not sure which codes they use in ... A: You are in the Intl Fire Code (IFC). I only have the 2006 edition in my office, but Chapter 10, ... | |
| Fire Code Regarding Locks on Business Doors | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I recently became a store manager for a major grocery retailer. The main doors to my store ... A: Jordan~ Glad you checked with someone (us) and didn't just take the info at face value. The Fire ... | |
| how to become an emt | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I am currently going to school rite now to become an emt, but the main problem is that, I got into a ... A: Jerry~ I'm not sure of the answer. You may want to contact a Financial Expert here on AllExperts. ... | |
| Paint flammability | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Is latex paint flammable when dried after application? A: James~ I do not see any Latex paints when wet that are flammable nor combustible. Take a look at ... | |
| possible problem becoming firefighter | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: I am 24 years old I am extremely interested in becoming a firefighter in Arizona. I've been looking ... A: Nicholas~ First, it is a "challenge", not a "problem". The States and cities can have different ... | |
| criminal background | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I live in the state of Oklahoma. I have a misdemeanor Assault and Battery charge from right after I ... A: Joshua~ Every place is different so I can't directly answer your question. Start wth contacting the ... | |
| certification | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm going through the fire Academy but am not us citizen i do have green card can i still get my ... A: Abbas~ Congratulations on attending a fire academy! Usually this question comes up at the time of ... | |
| answer asap | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: What academic skills do you need to be a firefighter? A: Xena~ Math skills, physical science classes, and an education in basic construction will come in ... | |
| Life as a Firefighter | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: I am waiting for the application drive to open (my fire dept only accepts applications once a year). ... A: Miguel~ Glad to answer your questions. What are the pros and cons of being a firefighter? *First, I ... | |
| felonies and firefighters | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Dom, I have been convicted of a felony (cpsp) with youthful offender status, i caught a violation ... A: Anthony~ Congratulations on chosing a noble career path. It will be a case by case basis with ... | |
| Hydro/refil of a 1980 ABC dry chem extinguisher | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 20lb dry chemical Ansul Sentry ABC dry chemical extinguisher that was made in 1980. A local ... A: Allen~ I'd be very cautious about refilling an extinguisher with this much "advertisement" to not ... | |
| firfighter questions | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: after finishing college for firefighting is it easy to get hired since the economy is down? A: The market is hit-n-miss. Some areas are hiring or just hired recently as in Syracuse NY while NYC ... | |
| Door exits | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me what the law is regarding locked doors at a medical building. Currently, our front ... A: Kirsten~ As far as I am aware in the ICC's Intl Building Code an NFPA's NFPA101 "Life Safety Code", ... | |
| Need some advise. | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: Here is my situation. I am a 45 year old, white, male, army veteran living in the Jacksonville ... A: Tony~ Congratulations on your pursuit of a very rewarding job (well, more like a way of life than a ... | |
| firefighting career | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: First off I would like to say thank you for taking the time to answer any questions I have put out. ... A: Brandon~ Congraulations on pursuing a most noble position. I would suggest the military and go for ... | |
| fireservice in the us | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: i am a fire fighter in the uk!! i have always wanted to go to the us , and would really like to fire ... A: This year and the next two years may not be the best economical conditions (and many fire ... | |
| Transfer | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: and i would like to know if any of your states have a transer policy in place or would i have to do ... A: Darren~ This year and the next two years may not be the best economical conditions (and many fire ... | |
| Carbon Monoxide and Escape | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: .. I have a situation in which two people are trapped inside an old building with a furnace ... A: Yup, getting to an upper floor would be better. Also, CO in room of furnace could make furnace burn ... | |
| Carbon Monoxide and Escape | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: .. I have a situation in which two people are trapped inside an old building with a furnace ... A: KB~ Looks interesting. The furnace could "draft" improperly and emit CO into the building or the ... | |
| Age requirements | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| fire alarm - always exit building? | 10/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| fire safety careers | 9/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| AFFF foam | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| New Fire commissioner | 8/31/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Firefighter Career Change | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| emt | 7/30/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Opportunities for non US-citzens | 7/27/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| F/F in the Military, good idea? | 7/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Cable Under My Rug | 2/26/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Becoming a junior firefighter | 2/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Bourkes | 2/18/2009 |
| 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" ... | |
| fire service | 2/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Dead Bolts on business door | 2/12/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Firefighter Traits | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: what are the best traits for a firefighter to have in order to be successful A: Kenny~ Hopefully you are seriously looking at a firefighting career (volunteer or paid). Very ... | |
| Wildland Firefighter | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been released from prison ( fire camp ) and very serious about fighting forest fires ... A: Brennan~ Not perfect news, but good news... My friend at Big Bear Lake noted... "I spoke with a ... | |
| loud creaking in walls | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: A few months ago I wrote someone at allexperts in the heating/plumbing category about leaving the ... A: Lee~ Can you visibly check the furnace controls to see what temperature it is set at? If steam ... | |
| Wildland Firefighter | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been released from prison ( fire camp ) and very serious about fighting forest fires ... A: Brennan~ Congratulations are in order for such a noble pursuit. The National Forest Service web ... | |
| loud creaking in walls | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: A few months ago I wrote someone at allexperts in the heating/plumbing category about leaving the ... A: Lee~ Great question and glad to see you are thinking outside the box. Not many people would have ... | |
| firefighter | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: ! my name is renzo i'm 20 years old and i just have one question! Do you have to be a U.S citizen to ... A: Renzo~ There is not a universal answer to that question. With volunteer fire dpartments that are ... | |
| Fire Service | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: i am studying btec public services and my distinction criteria is to analyse teamwork in one ... A: Connor~ An excellent course of study and your analysis is very much needed in the U.S. First, I'll ... | |
| Tips For Certification Test. | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: Kasmauskas, My name is Adam kahiamoe, i am 17 years old And i am currently a senior in ... A: Adam~ Great job so far! Did the Instructors give you any material from the classes on HazMat? They ... | |
| Fire academy | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm Cameron Schleich and I'm about to become a senior in high school. I am currently enrolled at a ... A: Cameron~ Great career choice and a noble profession. Usually where you reside or where you are ... | |
| firefighting | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: Kasmauskas, My name is Kevin McGuire and I am seriously considering a career in firefighting. I'm 33 ... A: Kevin~ Glad to see you are interested in one of the noblest professions. Nope...never too old. ... | |
| when minutes count | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: After a fire starts, how long does one have to escape safely? This is a trivia question for my ... A: Jaden~ Great question as the general public does not understand that fire does not move as slow as ... | |
| Career | 7/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| age and duties | 5/31/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| age and duties | 5/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| re: doors unlocked while occupied (business) | 5/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| fire fighter emt jobs | 5/7/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| how to start | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: i am 19 years old, i am currently enrolled in Marymount College in palos verdes CA, and in the ... A: Austin~ Excellent career choice (volunteer or paid). Does the US Coast Guard have a firefighters' ... | |
| trauma kits | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I buy the safety equipment for my job. Lab Safety Supply, which we buy from (we are not fire or ... A: David~ It is very commendable that you are looking at doing this. Most folks don't even think of ... | |
| CAREER RELATED | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, First of all i am really thankful to this website and all experts for setting future ... A: Mitesh~ Glad to assist you until we get you where you need to be. If you are looking for fire ... | |
| CARRIER RELATED | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: Respected Sir, First of all i am really thankful to this website and all experts for setting future ... A: Mitesh Shah~ Excellent career choice! What is the "Incharge"? Is that a supervisory or maagement ... | |
| Need of water? | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: I was watching CNN before and in the south they need water. In one town they said they were bringing ... A: Dan~ Great question. Most if not all of these tanks are welded steel. I'm not positive, but do not ... | |
| Quick question | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find the yearly training requirements for firefighters? I have looked in NFPA 1001 and ... A: Ron~ Your State Fire Marshal or State Division of Fire Safety should have info available (maybe on ... | |
| Smoke detector false alarms | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: Like many people who have asked questions, we too are experiencing mysterious false alarms that last ... A: Gene~ Great questions on a very important topic. Smoke detectors are still in their adolescence of ... | |
| background interview | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I am registered to take the physical conditioning test portion of my entry level firefighter ... A: Andrew~ If you really want it, go for it. Only answer questions asked as needed and be prepapred to ... | |
| Locks on emergency door. | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My question involves the locks allowed on an emergency exit door. I currently have a deadbolt on ... A: Alea- Great question and a universal problem in the U.S. As a base for the following parts of my ... | |
| Firefighter career help | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: my name is Travis and I need help persuing my goal of firefighting. The only problem is, I don't ... A: Great decision to become a "firefighter". (Not too many places use the term "fireman" any longer). ... | |
| military fire fighting | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: Hey there. My name is Merek Hickey, i am twenty years old, just finished my first full year of ... A: Merek~ Excellent choice of professions! Good luck with your pursuits! The US Air Force is the best ... | |
| painted candle holders.... fire hazard? | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I bought some candle holders and they are painted on the inside of them. I didn't even realize they ... A: I.C.- As for the paint, ask the manufacturer or the "MSDS" or Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet for ... | |
| painted candle holders.... fire hazard? | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I bought some candle holders and they are painted on the inside of them. I didn't even realize they ... A: I.C.- If you have time, call your local fire prevention officer or State Fire Marshal's office and ... | |
| Becoming a fire man | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: i have always wanted to be a firefighter and i have been looking into it but i cant find out how i ... A: John- "Firefighter" is a more politically correct term, but an answer to your question is besic; ... | |
| flamability of latex paint | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: I have been told by the local fire marshall that nonflamable latex paint when sprayed through an ... A: Mark- "Flammable" is a technical and often times legal term. If the fire marshal (one L) is ... | |
| flamability of latex paint | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: I'm not clear. If I use latex paint (Glidden flat exterior paint) in an airless sprayer (pump) ... A: Mark- Visit http://www.glidden.com/products/getProducts.do?brandid=5 for Glidden "Spred" Latex ... | |
| flamability of latex paint | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been told that latex paint when propelled(sprayed) with an airless sprayer becomes ... A: Krylon notes a Level 1 non-flammable in their ads for spray latex paints. An MSDS for California ... | |
| Latex Paint Storage | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I know that you shouldn't store paint thinners, solvents etc. in the same room as a furnace, but ... A: Kal- Great question, but can have many side-questions (type of occupancy, type of construction, ... | |
| career | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: Can a British citizen join the American fire service? A: Daniel- Great question and glad to see you are interested! This can be a complicated question, but ... | |
| Career path | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I am Paul Gawrych, I'm a volunteer firefighter on long island and i am currently attending school at ... A: Paul- Great career path, which ever one you decide. I can get you in contact with anyone of ... | |
| DOD Firefighter. | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I am in the Navy as a Firefighter and I am wondering how do I become a DOD Firefighter after my time ... A: John- Great career choice! A couple of directions sent me to the same place ... | |
| Becoming a Firefighter | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: Every since i had friends who went into the firefighting buisness it had me thinking. I finally ... A: Amie- Glad to see another person make a great career choice! First, let me premise that no one ... | |
| Becoming a firefighter | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I have been recently been thinking about becoming a firefighter and I have found many of the ... A: Aaron- Great career choice! Many departments do not require more than an High School Diploma or ... | |
| firefighting and criminal justice | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I am a freshman at Virginia State University, and I am majoring in Criminal Justice. I was wondering ... A: Excellent choice of careers. I'll defer you to the experts at the Intl Assn of Arson Investigators. ... | |
| Firefighting Degrees | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: Recently i have been thinking I would like to be a firefighter because it would appeal to me for ... A: Brady- Yes. Fire Science would be a start in the direction as a career firefighter and fire ... | |
| Fire Service Career | 9/7/2006 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old and live in Northern Ireland, UK. I did one week of work experience in a local Fire ... A: Adam- Don't give up. Why not go for a Fire Science degree? Many departments in the US require a ... | |
| criminal history | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I am very interested in starting a career in firefighting. I have a major in criminal justice a ... A: Rhett- Good career choice. I personally don't think a misdemeanor would be too much of a problem, ... | |
| Fire escape plan | 6/13/2006 |
| Q: My child's bedroom (infant) and my own bedroom are on opposite ends of the house with the ... A: Kristy- My first instinct is to advise you have a residential fire sprinkler system installed if ... | |
| Women rescue technicians | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I am a paramedic in South Africa and I am at present doing my degree in Emergency Medicine. One ... A: Vanessa- Sorry I haven't the expertise for this question, but the few women I have worked with in ... | |
| wood ladders | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: I was out looking at your forum and had a question that maybe you can help me with. I have been ... A: Chris, I would call a couple fire equipment sales companies and ask the question. Manufacturers' ... | |
| Fire Department Staffing | 4/16/2006 |
| Q: Dominick, I hope you can answer my question. I am in a position of determining if our home town ... A: Jack- My immediate first thought when I read your question was, have you checked with ISO? Next ... | |
| auto fire | 2/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a 1994 plymouth voyager mini van It caught fire 10 minutes after being serviced for a valve ... A: Elisha- Due to the age of the vehicle, there are too many variables. The fire may be completely ... | |
| too much | 2/20/2006 |
| Q: At university of maryland college park they offer a BA in fire prevention engineering. my dream is ... A: Kane- Glad to read of your desire to advance your education and prepare for the future of ... | |
| Best FF School? | 2/1/2006 |
| Q: I heard rumors that Oklahoma State University has one of the top firefighting programs in the ... A: Alex- I wish it was that simple to get hired as a firefighter. However, OSU is one of the best and ... | |
| Wood Ladders | 1/4/2006 |
| Q: Sir, I am going through a recruit class in Dallas, Texas, We have a question we need to find out. ... A: Phil- Wow...great question...I haven't heard this one in years! Wood ladders are made out of ... | |
| Urban Bonfire | 12/3/2005 |
| Q: I am having a community gathering in abandoned, empty lots in Baltimore, MD next week. I want a ... A: Amanda- Sounds like fun, but no matter what I write for you here, you will still need to contact ... | |
| Firefighter Job | 10/20/2005 |
| Q: I want to be a fire man. How do I start that career?Or, contact? A: Daniel- Great decision to become a "firefighter". (Not too many places use the term "fireman" any ... | |
| employment | 10/9/2005 |
| Q: i am after some help sir- I am an airport fire officer in the uk - a uk citizen - i am trying to ... A: Anthony- Sorry to say that I do not have any contacts in either place. The only one I know of in ... | |
| Becoming a firefighter | 10/7/2005 |
| Q: Im Daniel Im 19and thinking about becoming a Firefighter, on the Prescott Fire Dept in Arizona. I ... A: Daniel- Excellent choice of careers. You will never regret a day of it if you go forward and be a ... | |
| Why N2 is used as expellent... | 8/21/2005 |
| Q: Why N2 is used as expellent rather than Co2 in DCP tenders? A: Sabin- I'll be right up front, I do not know. There could be reaction issues with the expellent and ... | |
| Full time Student | 7/7/2005 |
| Q: Kass, I am a High school Student i was thinking about becoming a fulltime career fire fighter after ... A: Phil- Great career choice. (I apologize if this is a duplicate message.) You would know your ... | |
| Career in Firefighting | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: I am seriously considering a career in Firefighting but I don't know what steps I should take to get ... A: Devin- Great career choice! I assume you are looking to become a "paid" firefighter, yes? You can ... | |
| proyect | 6/8/2005 |
| Q: I am fireman in Venezuela and I am in charge of creating a depertment responsible for training ... A: Antonio- Thank you for contacting us. The manufacturer's representative is responsible for delivery ... | |
| Schools for firefighting | 6/1/2005 |
| Q: Do you know or do you know where I can find out what colleges/schools in No. Illinois offer ... A: Sorry I cannot find anything specific in Northern Illinois, but I suggest you contact Mr. Tom Lia ... | |
| Personal Appearance | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: I would just like to know if since I'm a male if I would be allowed to have long hair or if ... A: Volunteer departments can be a little more lax than paid. Even the paid depts are not entirely ... | |
| Qualification Reciprocation | 12/15/2004 |
| Q: I just moved to NJ with my wife. I am Australian citizen but have my US greencard and work permit. ... A: Glad to have you on board. You can plead your case to the NJ Division of Fire Safety in Trenton, ... | |
| school project | 12/8/2004 |
| Q: i just have a few questions (actually 8) and if u could answer them that would be great, but if you ... A: Stephen- Sounds like a great school project! 1. I started out as a volunteer firefighter and was ... | |
| firefighter | 8/10/2004 |
| Q: I hear its pretty tough competition when it comes to getting hired as a firefighter. I live in Los ... A: Visit the local fire stations as each district is different. No firefighters are shy and they enjoy ... | |
| What does it take to be a Firefighter | 7/14/2004 |
| Q: I am currently doing a project on "What it Takes to be a Firefighter." I am actually setting up a ... A: Jodi- Great idea you have there. There are many good websites. First that comes to mind is ... | |
| college | 4/16/2004 |
| Q: Kass, Im a studnt in high school and am very interested in becoming a firefighter. Could you please ... A: Nate- Sounds like you're thinking in the right direction. Oklahoma State University comes to mind ... | |
| Fire Safety Careers/Training | 3/10/2004 |
| Q: Where can I find some info on this for dade and broward county in florida? A: David- Broward County FD in 2003 became a different entity. They are now the Dept of Fire, Rescue, ... | |
| Public Fire and Life Educator 1 | 3/6/2004 |
| Q: I am a fire student @ Griffen Tech (Georgia). I am taking the above course and can not find the ... A: 1- The NFA Community Education Leadership course describes "Coalition Building" as: Know your ... | |
| NFPA standards | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: I need to know if there is an efficient way of memorizin the NFPA standards of firefighter one, such ... A: Samantha- If you can recognize the main categories, it's much easier. The 2 digit Standards are for ... | |
| arson investigation | 2/9/2004 |
| Q: I am interested in a career investigation, and I was wondering if you could point me out some ... A: Jason- Salary will be comensurate with experience and vary from different parts of the country. ... | |
| Training | 8/19/2003 |
| Q: My name is Geoff Bohrer, and I'm in the startup phase of a company called Arizoft Software. We'll ... A: Geoff- Glad to answer. I was on a small department for many years. 1- Local pop. was about 8,500 in ... | |
| e m t certification-basic | 7/29/2003 |
| Q: m thinking of becoming aFireman either in Las Vegas,NV.or in the state of Florida.My question is if ... A: Drew- Great career path! (hint- call us "firefighters". "Fireman" went out with the horse and ... | |
| criteria of becoming a fireman | 7/19/2003 |
| Q: My son James is 19 years old and we reside in Philadelphia. Would you know the training and other ... A: Tom- As a former fire instructor, education, safety and being proactive are of the utmost. Showing ... | |
Fire & Emergency Careers, And Fire Safety Info
Answers by Expert:
Dominick G. Kasmauskas
Top Expert on this page
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.
Experience
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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