Fire Fighting Knowledge Base
What is the best way to wash fire fighting equipment? Greetings all! I am going through a fire fighting class and we have been issued our personal bunker gear. We are told to wash our garmets in a front-loading machine washer with a mild soap. Then to hang dry the garmets out of the direct sunlight. Is this the best way? What is mild soap? Any good suggestions? Can they be tumbled dry without heat? Seeing how this will be my protection against a fire, I would like to make sure it is done right...! Thanks!
what pipes should be used for fire fighting hoses? HI, i have a residential project, and i want to install fire fighting hoses, what pipes and accessories do i use? ductile iron? or galvanized steel? or pvc? or PE? please advise, please take into consideration the fittings.thank you HI, i have a residential project, and i want to install fire fighting hoses, what pipes and accessories do i use in the (under ground connections)? ductile iron? or galvanized steel? or pvc? or PE? please advise, please take into consideration the fittings.thank you
Is fire fighting a good profession? I am looking at going into fire fighting, as I am about to round out high school. The program I am looking at is a 2 Year Tech. College in Fire Service Technology. I would get My Fire Fighter I and EMT I certification and an associates in Fire Science. I am very physically fit and excel academically in school, my only weakness is advanced mathematics(calculus). Would you recommend this route? If not, what are some alternate routes or options?
What is the actual mechanics of fighting fire with fire ? 1/<< Sometimes it's better to stoop to enemy's level and "Fight Fire with Fire!!". If you yourself can't take care of it, find some one bigger that can.>> 2/A controlled burn of potential and likely fuel prior to the out of control fire reaches the location so as to create a fire break. Fire fighters use fire to burn sections of forest or brush ahead of an out of control fire so it wont have enough fuel to keep burning. The same thing can be done with people. Don't give any one fuel to burn you To Brigid. Terrific insight. Thanks.
Does the state of California have a volunteer fire fighting service? I was just wondering because here in Australia we have a large volunteer service, who do a valuable service to the community, does California have similar volunteers or is it done by professionals only? And do you know someone who is a firefighter because i do and they are fine people who give up their valuable time to do this, if not you will be in trouble because the world is in a warming period and next year and the one after that will probaly be even worse.
Do I need to become a Fire Fighting Cop and a Life Guard and a Cook? Besides serving In Iraq I hate Crime, I hate to see Lives lost do to Fire and Drownings and i hate getting a bad meal at a restaurant. So according to some here on YA to be true to myself I need to be all of this or Shut up About it? I better keep quiet about that gyno with the cold hands!
When fighting a fire, does the fire department hold a meeting to determine how the fire started? Maybe a good analogy would be.."When fighting a fire, does the fire department hold a meeting to determine how the fire started, who should hold the hose,or whose going to pay for the damage?" No, they just put the fire out! Why is that so monumentally difficult for those within the beltway to understand this simple premise... you have to stop the root cause of the problem FIRST by securing the border. The current legislation is just more cannonfodder, that worries about the illegal, instead of the Legal that's footing the bill for all of this including the politicians that are mucking up the process. I relate the illegal alien problem like this: Lets have a delicious banquet in Central Park. We will sell tickets on Park Avenue but whoever shows up gets to eat. We won’t check for tickets. In fact whoever shows up will get a $20 bill for food tomorrow. How long do you think the food will last? How many tickets do you think we will sell? How fast will the news travel of the $20 hand out? How long will it be till Central Park is trampled down and no vegetation is left? This is simple self-preservation, no amnesty, no Social Security, no illegal entry, everybody illegal leaves, put up the fences and fine anybody that helps the freeloaders get in. Do we want our country to survive or not?
What White Boots are the best for fire fighting? I have been looking into the Whites Smoke Jumper originals and the Whites Lace-to-Toe boots.. which one of these two are the better bet? Also, i saw that there are hawthorn Hi-Line series boots... are any of these good? Price isnt an issue, i just want to get the best possible boots.
What did I buy? [I know it is fire fighting equipment, but I do not know the technical name or manufacturer]? I found the following at a garage sale and purchased it. I'd like to know who manufactured this, what its use was/is, is it still in production, production/retail value, collectible value. cylindrical tube painted red with two brackets extending to right 4 diamond shaped holes punched out on front side only ink imprint "gloves" runs vertically in 1/2" inch black letters 3" diameter 18" height top of tube is sealed bottom of tube has hinged cap cap is stamped "KS-8434 pulling on cap reveals contents [which can be partly seen through diamond shaped holes] contents: 2 heavy gloves fire resistant (?) gloves color: silver ambidextrous length 18" width at fingers 9" width at gauntlet opening 9" interior lining stamped "KS-8463" Please help with any information you might have. Thanks! Apparently some of you cannot read. It is NOT a fire extinguisher. However it is something manufactured to be hung alongside a fire extinguisher. I am wanting tis technical name and the manufacturer name if perchance you know it. Thank you!
Is fighting desire with desire like fighting fire with fire? Previously, I asked a question on this forum regarding how to fight an addiction I have. One individual told me, my addiction itself is a desire. And he told me that wanting to stop my addiction is a desire too. So fighting a desire with a desire is like fighting fire with fire. Well, how the hell can I defeat this then? I'm trying to find an actual solution, I've got many good ideas but none seem to be working, in my case at least. I want self-rehab.
How can I stop fighting fire with fire? I'm starting to realize that I'm responding to racist questions, by saying something racist back. I usually say something smart, but now I'm saying stuff that will cause more hate. There was one comment I kinda regret(even though I can't remember what it was.) But yeah, I really want to stop.
What is a better fire fighting job? I currently work for the Forest Service on a Hot Shot fire crew and am gone all the time. I am thinking about applying to a CDF crew (California) because it may enable me to better maintain my relaitonship with my friends and girlfriend. Does anyone have experience with this?
Fire Fighting for the Michigan DNR? I am FFII, EMT-S, and I am planning on getting my red card at the end of January. I am just trying to figure out if there is any type of job I could get fire fighting with the Michigan DNR.
Where were our Fire fighting helicopters? I was listening to the radio 774 on the 7th of Feb and heard the screams of the people from Kinglake and the bangs in the background from the exploding gas tanks. Did they have any help?
Is fire fighting a good profession? I am looking a going into fire fighting, as I am about to round out high school. The program I am looking at is a 2 Year Tech. College in Fire Service Technology. I would get My Fire Fighter I and EMT I certification and an associates in Fire Science. I am very physically fit and excel academically in school, my only weakness is advanced mathematics(calculus). Would you recommend this route? If not, what are some alternate routes or options?
USFS Seasonal Temp Fire Fighting Jobs? I am too old to apply for a permanent wild land fire fighting job with the USFS, but there is no age limit for a seasonal (temporary) position. Forestry Aid (Fire) possitions start at the GS-3 level and I am wondering if I would have to go to some type of training school like I know the permanent firefighters do. But I can't find any information about seasonal training. I live near a training academy and would love a chance to go through its training.
Fire fighting in the air force? i have taken the asvab and socred very well, i would like to know how hard it is to actually get fire fighting in the air force. I have heard many things some say its open some say its hard. can some one shine some light on the situation.
can any one tell me abt fire fighting system design? i want to know abt fire fighting system and how we design it.wht is criteria and rules for pipe sizing(mean limitations for velocity and friction loss) and how to locate sprinklers? if u have some use links so plz inform me.
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