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Hazmat firefighters are trained in - ANSWERSControl, prevention, cleanup, of oil spills and hazardous materialsPercent of fire departments that provide ambulance service - ANSWERSHalfMost calls involve - ANSWERSMedical emergenciesSettings firefighters work in - ANSWERSUrban, suburban, a...

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Hazmat firefighters are trained in - ANSWERSControl, prevention, cleanup, of oil spills
and hazardous materials

Percent of fire departments that provide ambulance service - ANSWERSHalf

Most calls involve - ANSWERSMedical emergencies

Settings firefighters work in - ANSWERSUrban, suburban, airports, chemical plants,
industrial sites, rural area, grassland, forrest

Forrest fire inspectors and prevention specialist - ANSWERSSpot fires from
watchtowers and report by telephone or radio

Crews of firefighters suppress the blaze using - ANSWERSHeavy equipment, hand
tools, water hoses

Most effective means of battling a blaze - ANSWERSCreate fire lanes by removing
combustible vegetation and creating bare in the path of the fire

Between alarms firefighters - ANSWERSClean and maintain equipment, conduct drills,
inspections, do PT, prepare reports, review literature and new practices and policies

Firefighting involves the risk of death or injury from - ANSWERSFloor cave ins, toppling
walls, traffic accidents, exposure to flames and smoke

Things that may impact the short and long term health of a firefighter -
ANSWERSContact with poisonous, flammable, or explosive gases, chemicals,
radioactive or other hazardous materials

Most agencies shift - ANSWERS48-96

Duty hours include time when firefighters - ANSWERSStudy, train, and fire prevention
duties

Hourly shift rotation includes - ANSWERSDay shift 10 hours for 3-4 days, night shift 14
hours for 3-4 days

Typical workweek length for a firefighter - ANSWERS50 hours per week

Percent of fire companies staffed by volunteers - ANSWERS70%

,2002 study, paid career firefighters - ANSWERS282,000

2002 study, first line supervisor and prevention workers - ANSWERS63000

2002 study, fire inspectors - ANSWERS14000

Number of firefighters employed by municipal/county fire departments - ANSWERS8 out
of 10

Public safety organizations - ANSWERSFire prevention, public fire education, safety,
emergency medical services

Academy topics include - ANSWERSClassroom instruction and practical training in
firefighting techniques, fire prevention, hazmat control, local building codes, emergency
medical procedures, first aid and CPR

Tools firefighters use - ANSWERSAxes, chainsaws, fire extinguishers, ladders, and
rescue equipment

Length of apprenticeship programs - ANSWERSUp to 5 years

Technical instruction covers - ANSWERSFirefighting techniques and equipment,
chemical hazards associated with building materials, emergency medical procedures,
fire prevention and safety

Training session topics include - ANSWERSExecutive development, anti arson
techniques, disaster preparedness, hazmat control, public fire safety and education

Personal qualities of firefighters - ANSWERSMental alertness, self discipline, courage,
mechanical aptitude, endurance, strength, and a sense of public service

To progress to higher level positions firefighters must acquire expertise in -
ANSWERSAdvanced firefighting techniques, equipment, building construction,
emergency medical technology, writing, public speaking, management, budgeting
procedures, and public relations

Opportunities for promotion depend upon - ANSWERSWritten examination results, job
performance, interviews, and seniority

Line of promotion - ANSWERSEngineer-lieutenant-captain-battalion chief-assistant
chief-deputy chief-chief

Masters degree is required for - ANSWERSExecutive fire officer

,Executive fire officer certification is granted by - ANSWERSThe national fire academy
and state chief officer certification

Why Firefighting is attractive - ANSWERSProvides a challenging opportunity to perform
an essential public service that only requires a high school degree and retirement is
guaranteed

What drives fire fighter openings - ANSWERSRetiring firefighters, stop working for other
reasons or transfer to other occupations

Expected job growth as of 2015 - ANSWERSAbout as fast as the average for all
occupations

How fire departments cut manage budget cuts - ANSWERSPostponing equipment
purchases, not hiring new firefighters

Median hourly earning for firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS21.75

Lowest 10% earned in 2012 - ANSWERS10.59

Highest 10% earned in 2012 - ANSWERS38.05

Average hourly earnings for local government firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS23.34

Average hourly earnings for federal government firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS23.06

Average hourly earnings for state government firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS22.73

Firefighters employed in California - ANSWERS26550

Firefighters employed in Texas - ANSWERS24880

Firefighters employed in Florida - ANSWERS23780

Firefighters employed in Ohio - ANSWERS18410

Firefighters employed in Illinois - ANSWERS16700

Firefighters annual mean wage in California - ANSWERS72540

Firefighters annual mean wage in New Jersey - ANSWERS71860

Firefighters annual mean wage in new york - ANSWERS70150

Firefighters annual mean wage in Washington - ANSWERS62730

, Firefighters annual mean wage in Connecticut - ANSWERS57730

Range for Hours threshold for overtime as determined by the department -
ANSWERS7-28 days

Firefighters benefits - ANSWERS1.Medical and liability insurance
2.Vacation/sick days
3.Paid holidays

Fire departments provide - ANSWERS1. Protective clothing
2. Breathing apparatus
3. Dress uniforms

Retirement at half pay - ANSWERSAfter 25 years

Stress drives people to seek - ANSWERS1. Warmth
2. Sustenance
3. Rest

Distress occurs when - ANSWERSDaily demands become physically spiritually
cognitively uncomfortable

Too much stress leads to - ANSWERS1.heart disease
2. Hypertension
3. Ulcers
4. Arthritis
5. Diabetes
6. Cancer
7. Alcoholism
8. Depression
9. Suicide
10. Lowered immunity

Stress hinders - ANSWERS1. Performance
2. Job enjoyment
3. Memory
4. Mental stability
5. Interpersonal conflict
6. Increase accident possibly
7. Absenteeism
8. Attrition
9. morale

A distress person may - ANSWERSTake unusual risk and fail to be physically fit

Conservative estimate of cost of stress - ANSWERS20 billion

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