Ask a Firefighter anything

490 Questions

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL about 5 years ago

I havent had a need to do that. But I have answered a question with a question but generally dont get a reply.

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Hi. I was wondering if you could provide a few suggestions of ways I can increase my chances of being hired as a fire fighter (i.e. additional courses, etc...). Thank you!

Asked by Sam about 5 years ago

Get your EMT, it puts you above many others.

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Is it true that if someone testes positive or inconclusive for COVID-19 and they die no matter how their death is ruled as COVID-19 even if it is just a suspicion that they had the illness?

Asked by dasdfas about 5 years ago

According to numerous undisclosed sources that is the case with some scrupulous operations since Medicare pays more to the hospitals for a Covid death due to federal reasons than someone that has other issues. This is a very touchy issue but I personally believe it is more political than anything,

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Bit graphic, but do you deal with the bodies and if you do, do you get used to seeing them?

Asked by Ethan4598 about 5 years ago

Most are able to build an emotional wall and can concentrate on the tasks at hand. But there are some that can only do it for so long and have to retire and unfortunately there are so who take their own lives. I know of at least 5 co workers who have killed themselves. I have had a few calls that are imbedded in my head but can keep them back in the cave of my mind.

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