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Posts by Mike Pertz

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Can You LEGALLY Paint A Fire Hydrant?

There are a lot of fancy fire hydrant designs on social media these days. So, it may be tempting to grab a bucket of paint and paint the hydrant out front of your house. However, knowing who has...

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Fire Hydrants: Can I install one on my property?

Wildfires are becoming a more common occurrence which is a terrifying thought for many people, especially for those in high-risk areas. If you have ever survived a house fire or fear that you are at...

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Arson Dogs: What they do and why they’re important!

Are you familiar with arson dogs? They serve quite a critical role in any fire department that they’re a part of. What exactly does an arson dog do and why are they so important?  Arson...

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Can 911 Call You? (and what to do if it happens)

When there’s an emergency, you’re always told to dial 911 or your emergency number equivalent. Is there ever a situation in which 911 would call you instead? 911 can call you if you...

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Do Fire Hydrants Freeze? A firefighter answers.

Where I work, there are fire hydrants on every street. In fact, they're so common most people don't even notice them. However, one question I have heard time and time again is do fire hydrants freeze...

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Hydrant Water: Is it safe to drink?

We have all seen scenes from favorite movies and shows with children playing in water spraying from the neighborhood fire hydrant. If you are lucky like me, you have even been a part of this...

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I’m Mike, I’m a full time firefighter/paramedic and the founder of FirefighterNOW. I’m also a columnist for FireRescue1. If you’re reading this blog my guess is you are interested in the fire service. There's information on fitness, gear, interviews, tests and more. I hope you find what you're looking for.

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