Archive for August, 2009

What is a Volunteer Fireman exactly and shouldn’t they be paid?

I don’t understand. I know some firemen are paid but the firemen here where I live are all volunteer. They go around asking for donations.
That doesn’t seem very… encouraging, does it? I would love to be a fireman and help out my city but why bother if I am not going to get paid?
They risk [...]

why does my dog howells at fire trucks?

when ever the fire trucks go by he howells but not at the police cars. its weird does any one know why he howells and at one and not the other?
The common belief that a siren hurts a dogs ears is incorrect. To a dog, a siren sounds like a howl. Dogs generally howl as [...]

Can any one tell me which institute is best for fire & Safety Engineering in India?

I finished Diploma and I like to study Fire engineering courses can any one help regarding this which institute is best in India. If possible give the details or website.
Hi,
This is devena I know one best institute for Fire & Safety engineering in India. That is NIFS, India. [...]

Fire Fightining Training?

So I’ve finally decided what I’ve wanted to do
and that is to become a fire fighter
Ive been looking at various sites and such
but can seem to find one that says anything about training
Ive seen some but its mostly just gibrish
anyone know what they have to go through or anything?
Here’s what I did - I went [...]

What music magazine would you recommend for me?

I would really like to subscribe to a music mag. I listen to Kerrang! radio and was drawn to that but my friend’s brother who has similar music taste to me is subscribed to NME and doing work experience there (I envy him). I’m a 15year old girl and the music taste I have on [...]

Does anyone know of a fire dept that wants to donate a rescue truck 1998 and up to a small fire dept in s.c.?

Red Oak Vol Fire Dept is looking for a rescue truck donation . We’re a small dept in south carolina on a tight budget if anyone can help us we would appreciate it.
Try calling a repair shop in South Carolina. http://www.autorepairshoplocator.com/South-Carolina-Auto-Repair.html They can help you with your questions. Try calling a few repair centers [...]

Do I have to buy My own Gear to be in volunteer fire dept?

I’m 18 and want to join the Fire dept. but before I do I want to join a local volunteer fire dept. to get hand’s on experience do I have to buy my Gear like the
-Turnout Gear
-Scba gear
and helmet
I wanna know so I could start saving up for the gear
You better not have to. Per [...]

How can I start a Junior Fire Fighter Program?

I’m 17 and live in Ohio. In my area, none of the volunteer stations will take fire fighters under 18 and none of the stations around have any junior fire fighting programs. Is it possible to try and get a program started at a local station. If so, how could I do it and what [...]

How can I find out where the nearest fire station is, to get my ins on new home quote?

Your real estate agent should handle that detail for you, if you dont have one try using Microsoft streets and trips. The title company would also know as will your city police. Most good insurance agent’s should have that info already available for them just by typing in your address. I live [...]

When are most NSW Rural Fire Service stations open?

I went down to the local station today to get a form because i am looking at volunteering but it was closed. When is the most likely time it will be open?
You can apply on line
Membership Application Process and Enquiries
Once you have made the decision to join, there are several steps to becoming a member [...]