Archive for October, 2009

Why do I see a lot of fire trucks and ambulances with chains hanging at the bottom and dragging the roads?

That’s to equalize the static charge that can build up on the vehicle. The static isn’t dangerous to people, but it could fry sensitive lifesaving equipment aboard the vehicle under the wrong conditions.

What is the effectiveness of fire safety design features?

It depends on the feature. The simplest are usually the best and the more complex the worst.
Not knowing which ones you are asking about it is difficult to be more specific.

Can a employer deny someone a job if theyre on their way to basic training?

I just received a job offer that i really want. I was told that my job training was 8 weeks. Im supposed to report to basic in 9 weeks. What do i do? Do i tell the employer now or in the middle of the training? Can they fire me on the spot?
The U.S. Department [...]

I know this sounds stupid but why do fire fighters?

I know this sounds stupid by why do fire fighters wear breathing apparatus and protective clothing when entering a burning building? like what are some hardcore reasons as to why besides the fact that they dont want to get burned lol.
I never got that lol.
I’m baffled by your request for "hardcore" reasons for wearing PROTECTIVE [...]

Would you run back into your home to rescue your cat EVEN IF fire conditions looked out of control ?

i hope it never happens to me or anybody else, but would you go back in even though you got safely out before??
Oh yeah - but my cat would be the first out of the door. Let’s say he wasn’t due to being scared or trapped -
I would risk my life for his. No doubt [...]

Our volunteer fire department needs a fire truck donated.?

Does anyone know of another fire department or anyone who would be willing to donate a fire truck or building supplies for our building that is falling down.
For the truck, you might try your state legislastors like the gfolks in this story did: http://www.missourinet.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=38488733-15D1-4DE9-A333EB7C36FBC297
You might also post your message here: http://forums.firehouse.com/showthread.php?t=47742
Or you could solicit donations [...]

I survived the malibu fire. Are there any good fire retardants?

I am going to check with the local fire department. I want a thermal-gel I can hook up to a hose. I know that the fires will continue to come here!
TC is spot on! Our aggressive saving of natural forests has created a problem. For the last 50 years we have [...]

can u please help me find a person named "cris"he work as a fireman in mandaluyong fire station?

fireman
mandaluyong fire station
Why do you not just call the Fire Department and ask them?
Try this link, contact them, and ask………. Hopefully you want to lodge a compliment and they would love to help you!
http://www.mandaluyong.gov.ph/contact_us.asp

How hard is the physical test to become a fireman?

I am getting ready to take the written test and when i pass it I have to take the physical test and am wondering how hard it is.
My suggestion is you train until you feel like King Kong on cocaine.
A friend who fights forest fires tells me that when the day comes that [...]

What happens if a fire breaks out and all the fire trucks and firemen are in the memorial day parade?

Chicago burned that way did it not? lol