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| Fire Investitgation | 9/28/2008 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I Live in the state of IL, I have been a volunteer firefighter for 3 years now so I have some time ...
A: As for which degree would suit you better, it would depend on what you intend to have as your ...
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| Fire Investigation | 6/25/2008 | James Davis |
Q: I am about to graduate from College with and Associates in Fire Investigation and Prevention. I have ...
A: I'd use keywords of "prevention" "inspector" and "fire prevention" an "fire inspector" i also have ...
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| Firefighter and asthma | 6/15/2008 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: My son has been offered a position with a local fire deptment. He is 19 years old and the last time ...
A: I don't think it will. I know that with our department it would not be an issue at all, but we are ...
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| I have a few questions about becoming a fire / arson investigator | 5/12/2008 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I'd like to give you a brief overview of my situation so that you can better understand where my ...
A: While it is possible to be an investigator without the experience of being a firefighter, there is ...
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| Car Fire | 4/22/2008 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: Today my 1978 VW caught on fire & is totaled. About 2 weeks ago it was in a shop, they removed the ...
A: If the point of origin can be pinpointed and the cause determined from that, then yes it is possible ...
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| Car Fire | 4/4/2008 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: Ford Focus Diesel, left unattended outside a dwelling, ( 2200 hrs ) keys removed from ignition. Fire ...
A: At this time, I am unaware of any recall issues with the Ford Focus. However, Ford did/does have a ...
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| i want to be a firefighter | 2/8/2008 | James Davis |
Q: I'm 14 years old and I'm a girl, I want to know if I should go to the nearest fire station to ...
A: alot depends on where you live. some cities have all paid (career) fire departments, some have mixed ...
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| want to be a firefighter! | 2/1/2008 | James Davis |
Q: ok, my question is,(what happens next? okay, im currently in a community college, here in ...
A: cardio - treadmill/stairstepper upper body - bench press, lat pulls, curls, reverse curls lower ...
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| want to be a firefighter! | 1/30/2008 | James Davis |
Q: ok, my question is,(what happens next? okay, im currently in a community college, here in ...
A: the college certifies you as a firefighter? what state are you in? you usually have to go to the ...
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| Fire Investigation Questions | 1/22/2008 | James Davis |
Q: 1. Where could I take the two 80 Hour Fire/Arson Investigation Courses at? Police Academy? Fire ...
A: 1. Where could I take the two 80 Hour Fire/Arson Investigation Courses at? Police Academy? Fire ...
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| Private Investigations | 1/19/2008 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I want to start my own business also but dont know how to start. Im ready to retire and investigate ...
A: Your first step should be to check with the Secretary of State for your state. In West Virginia, ...
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| Fire Investigation | 1/15/2008 | James Davis |
Q: Im 17 and Im fixing to begin doing volunteer work at a local fire department so that when I turn 18 ...
A: what state are you in? it's important. in some states you have to be a police officer ALSO to be a ...
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| Fire Investigator | 12/28/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: What Jobs can you have with a Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation degree? ANSWER: William, A ...
A: I was referring to jobs such as an entry-level lab technician. Most of those types of jobs require ...
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| Fire Investigator | 12/27/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: What Jobs can you have with a Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation degree?
A: William, A fire science degree can be used in several different ways. One, it can be helpful if ...
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| fire smoke damage | 12/23/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I am working on a claim from my home fire, smoke has damaged most everything.Fabric and clothes ...
A: Darrel, I am afraid that I don't have a ready answer for you. Typically, the only time I deal with ...
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| fire and arson investigator | 12/16/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: i wanted to know a college where i can study to become a fire and arson investigator at a college ...
A: Well, first of all, let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I have been on vacation ...
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| Education in fire science/investigations | 11/23/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: My son is in the Navy learning to be a fire fighter (ship board)and will complete his active duty in ...
A: My best recommendation for you would be to check the Barron's guide to colleges at your local ...
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| After College | 11/15/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I'm about to graduate college with a BS in Criminology. I'm looking into law school, but if that ...
A: First of congrats on the graduation! And good luck with law school! Now to answer your ...
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| Training | 11/7/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I was wondering how long training is for becoming a firefighter. i will most likely be going to a ...
A: Training to be a firefighter varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and from department to ...
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| College/Best Degree For Fire Investigation | 10/29/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I have a few ?s. Im in the Navy right now and Im trying to start college for Fire Science or Fire ...
A: First off, let me thank you for your service to our country....Now, lets start with the education ...
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| Fire investigation | 9/11/2007 | James Davis |
Q: My brothers home burned down form a spark form the fireplace hitting the christmas tree. The ...
A: eight feet is along way away. it'd take a very large ember not to loose energy and still be able to ...
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| college | 9/9/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: are there colleges in Illinois to go to to become a fireman, and if so what are they.
A: I am not really aware of any colleges anywhere you can go to become a firefighter, per se. There ...
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| Fire Investigation | 8/17/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I am instructing a class on fire investigation, and was wondering if you know where to get photos to ...
A: Let me ask you this, what are you using a textbook for your class? Kirk's Fire Investigation has ...
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| fire investigation | 8/7/2007 | James Davis |
Q: What is meant by the term "inverted cone pattern"?
A: it's a burn pattern on a wall which looks like an inverted cone in which the pointy-end of the cone ...
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| fire investigating | 7/2/2007 | James Davis |
Q: Is it possible to become a fire/arson investigator without first becoming a fire fighter? If so how?
A: it depends on what state you are in. it's possible but not a good idea because one would not have ...
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| firefighter | 7/1/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: i was just wanted to ask you some question on firefighting. Is it easy to get a job as one in the ...
A: Well, as far as paid fire departments go, the ease of getting the job depends on the department. In ...
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| firefighter | 6/25/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: what degree(s) should i try to pursue if i want to become a chief or captain? someone that makes a ...
A: Let me begin by answering the second part of your question first. The EMT certification would ...
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| firefighting | 5/2/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: Why is a college degree needed for the firefighting career?
A: Just to be a firefighter usually doesn't require a degree at all. On our department (volunteer), ...
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| firefighters | 4/20/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: what kind of training do firefighters go through? Do you commonly see women working and training ...
A: Firefighters go through an enormous amount of training. From basic classes about the chemistry of ...
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| Help Me | 4/16/2007 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: Do You Have To Go To College To Be A Fire Investigator? Do You Wear Safe Equitment? Who Do U Work ...
A: No, you don't HAVE to go to college to be a fire investigator, but it does help. If you belong to a ...
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| Your career | 10/16/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: ~ Are you a fire investigator? If you are: ~ What colleges did u go to? ~ How many years did u go to ...
A: I currently 'work' as a volunteer fire fighter. I am also a member of the county-wide fire ...
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| Career | 10/16/2006 | James Davis |
Q: ~ Are you a fire investigator? If you are: ~ What college(s) did you go to? ~ How many years did you ...
A: Are you a fire investigator? If you are: ~ What college(s) did you go to? tarrant college college ...
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| Fire Fighting | 10/6/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I'm currently reading about the hazardous materials fire outside Raleigh, NC. This brought back a ...
A: I could not say for certain, but in my opinion, the biggest reason why this is not done, is due to ...
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| fire service | 9/28/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: yeah i understand a little. im form the UK so i guess things are different. a HND is a higher course ...
A: Here in the States, generally, offences committed as a juvenile are expunged at the age of 18. As ...
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| fire service | 9/24/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: well i am curently in college studying public services trying to getin the fire service but what i ...
A: To be perfectly honest, I am not sure what the letters HND stand for. My first question for you ...
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| Mystery fire/burn marks in carpet? | 9/1/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I have a picture which i have uploaded http://www.geocities.com/007phil/carpetburn.html PhilThanks ...
A: I have studied the photo, and I will have to say, that either the phone cord became heated for some ...
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| Mystery fire/burn marks in carpet? | 8/31/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: There was no storm activity and no fuels of any kind The wires are not exposed just the plastic ...
A: Have you moved the cord at all? The insurance company should send out an investigator, who will ...
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| Mystery fire/burn marks in carpet? | 8/31/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: I am trying to find out the cause of two small burns that have occurred in our carpet floor. The ...
A: As for the static electricity dischagre, I do not think so. There is a formula of time, temperature ...
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| fire | 8/21/2006 | Lee Goodwin |
Q: what is the best way to disteenguish fire at kitchen
A: It all depends on what exactly is burning. If it is a fire contained in a pot or a pan on the ...
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| CO2 extinguisher and batteries | 7/29/2006 | James Davis |
Q: I write mystery suspense novels. I'm working on a scenario where someone has to use whatever he can ...
A: yes i'm sure that would work. also it wouldn't be to good for the electronics in the device as it ...
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