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Expert Profile: Dominick G. Kasmauskas

Expertise:  Former NFPA Fire Service Section, Director, Executive Board. NJ Certified Firefighter, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector, Haz Mat Instructor. Volunteer Firefighter since 1974, Capt. Lieut. and President. National Fire Academy Fire Officer II certified. Presently a Regional Manager for the Natl Fire Sprinkler Assn and a certified fire protection specialist and a certified code enforcement official in NY State.
Various awards and citations. My oddest "call" was at my company picnic, in a remote area, when someone at the picnic had heart failure. While trying to perform CPR I was also giving directions to ALS and BLS to get to the scene. Every alarm is an accomplishment.

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Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  There are many avenues for free education depending on your State and local statutes. If every building had "competently installed, properly operating fire sprinkler systems" we would rarely ever have a structure fire. How many lives will this save? How many firefighters will still be alive or healthier? "An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure."
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  There is a saying in the Fire Service, "200 years of Tradition unimpeded by progress." Fire Sprinklers in all new construction is the way to go. Firefighters, as fast as they are, cannot get to a fire faster than a fire sprinkler. We must learn to accept change in enhancing our education plus writing and following standard ops procedures/guidelines, and following generally accepted practices.
What do you like about this subject?  The dynamics of firefighting and the progression of fire sprinkler sytems in commercial and residential construction. The progression of these safety devices is making this job safer for firefighters each year.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  My greatest hope is to spread the word of SAFETY and relying on your training. Firefighters cannot and must not take the easy way out or cut any corners. Each "call" you are dealt a hand of cards and you have to play what you are dealt. You can't cheat without putting someone's life in danger in this business. Profess Automatic Fire Sprinklers.
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very excellent answer, thank you so much
(tc on 08/10/08)
Awesome answer, one of THE most helpful experts I've ever experienced at allexperts
(tc on 07/05/08)
thank you for your advice and time i appreciate your help and tips thaks again
(austin on 03/17/08)
I asked a difficult question and got a reasonable answer! Most of the time when I have asked other "experts" difficult questions, they do not even try
(David on 03/07/08)
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Recent Answers from Dominick G. Kasmauskas
2008-07-07  Career:  Bev~ Firefighting is not like on TV or the movies. There are moments that seem dangerous to firefighters in the movies, but in actuality, many situations are under control. The secret to successful...
2008-05-31  age and duties:  Josh~ Sorry for the delay...thought I had answered this one. You can do exterior duties outside of the scene in some states, but will not be allowed in te hot zone or near the fire scene. Fire department...
2008-05-30  age and duties:  Josh~ Glad to see you are interested in a joining the ranks. It's a noble profession, volunteer or paid, it is still a profession. Basically, you'll be able to operate wherever there is not specific...
2008-05-13  re: doors unlocked while occupied (business):  Nancy~ Great research. Do you know if your State or County or City uses NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and/or NFPA 1 Uniformed Fire Prevention Code and/or the Intl Fire Code? This would help in my answer...
2008-05-07  fire fighter emt jobs:  George~ Each municipality and/or State's civil service laws may be different. I would go forwrad with your pursuit and be honest about your background IF the subject comes up. Never volunteer negative...
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