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ASK A FIREFIGHTER
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What Size fire extinguisher is appropriate for a home? (10:10)
HOW DO YOU FEEL about Fire Blankets? (2:35)
HOW TO USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER (4:19)
RECHARGING/DISPOSING of FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (3:55)
SHOULD YOU MOUNT YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER? (2:33)
DO SMOKE ALARMS REALLY NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 10 YEARS? (3:44)
SMOKE AND CO ARE THE TRUE KILLERS!!! CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES!! (8:39)
DO FIRE DEPARTMENTS GIVE SMOKE/CO ALARMS FOR FREE, AND/OR INSTALL THEM? (4:16)
CO ALARMS: ARE COMBO ALARMS OKAY, OR SHOULD THEY BE SEPARATE? DO THEY NEED TO BE AT A DIFFERENT HEIGHT THAN SMOKE ALARMS? (7:33)
CO Story (3:35)
ALL THINGS FIRE LADDERS! (22:48)
HOW DO FIREFIGHTERS KNOW IF EVERYONE IS OUT OF A BURNING HOUSE? (4:46)
IF THERE IS ACCESS TO CUTTING POWER ON THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOUSE, HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT US PUTTING A LOCK ON IT? (12:35)
Do you have any suggestions on getting out of a basement during a fire? Is a fire shelter an option? (15:52)
Fireproof/Waterproof Boxes: Are they worth it, and where should you keep them? (5:28)
Damage Control by Firefighters & Fire Sprinklers (10:47)
Have you ever sent a homeowner in to save stuff, or have you ever gone in to get something for them? (9:40)
How do firefighters determine the cause of the fire? (2:31)
What are the most common causes of house fires that you see? (6:45)
Car Fires (3:31)
What are the next best things beside fire extinguishers to have on hand in case of a fire? (3:01)
IF you do have a house fire, how can you protect your belongings in your home from looting during the investigation process? (6:21)
What is the worst preparedness / fire safety advice you've ever heard given to people? (4:00)
How do you talk to kids about being prepared for these scary scenarios (house fires / wildfires) that threaten our homes? (12:40)
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THESE ARE BONUSES – They are not part of the regular course.