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Questions relating to Firefighter 1, 2, Haz Mat Awareness, Operations, Tech, Instructor 1, Instructor 2, Instructional Methodology, Tech Rescue 1-2, Industrial Fire, Law Enforcement.
Experience in the area
28 Years Public Safety. Asst Director Fire Academy (Retired)
Organizations
AASE,UPOA,EPA,
Education/Credentials
AAS Public Safety, EPA Intrum Instructor, ASSE,
Awards and Honors
Several
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
If you get some courses under your belt you are much less likley to become injured in this field.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Some departments do not require school. Some require a BA. My opinion is that all firefighters really need training and coursework.
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Recent Answers from Mike Smith
2010-03-29 help:
Hi Auraxa, I think the key word in this question is "TV". We are not as bad as it looks. We do start a lot of equipment if we do not know what the call is or how bad it is. Once identified we send everyone
2010-01-04 CrossTraining:
Yes they do exist. They are called PSO's. That was what I did. If your looking at Utah, try the Davis County Sheriffs Office to start. You may want to search PSO's on the net. You will find the departments
2009-10-28 HazMat Tech:
Hi Andrew, Please look at your haz-mat work within DOD first. I have not found anyone who makes the money a haz mat tech makes. I am thinking about Hill Air Force Base where I trained some of the techs
2009-09-03 Background:
Hi Steven, You do have a problem. It is not because of your work ethic or training, it will be because you are un-insurable. Look to your drivers license division and find out how long this thing will
2009-07-28 Becoming a Fire Fighter:
Hi Brent, I think I just answered your other question but here goes. To be a local firefighter in your area go to the nearest fire station and ask how to get on there department. While you are there ask
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