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11 Things You Should NEVER Do In A Fire

When a fire breaks out in your home or office, all logic can very quickly go out the window, and rightfully so. However, you must be capable of keeping your wits about you as much as possible to...

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What Is “Jobtown”? And 8 other unique firefighter terms

In almost every industry, it’s only natural for slang words to originate that are like their own language among employees or colleagues. If you want to impress your fellow firefighters as a new...

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“Fire Buff”: What it is and why it matters

Nearly every occupation has its fans and supporters, but some have fans that take it to a whole new level. No, we’re not talking about sports fans or rock music fans, but rather, fire buffs. What...

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Can Welding Cause Fires?

Welding is a dangerous task, whether you do so in a professional industrial setting or as a more low-key part of your work in a workshop at home. You need to be aware of all the potential risk...

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Can You Fill Your Pool With A Fire Hydrant? (the truth)

Plenty of people ask this common question: “Can I use a fire hydrant to fill my pool?” After all, waiting around for the hose to do its job can be unbearable, especially for larger pools. If you...

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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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