Why do you wish to be considered for the role of firefighter?
They include the following: I enjoy helping people. It gives me great pleasure and it would be very fulfilling to have a profession in which I was able to help people every day. I would like to be part of a team that solves problems in the community.
What do most firefighters die from?
cancer
Who is above the fire chief?
Municipal governments will have either a mayor in charge or a city manager. In most cases, the fire chief (and the fire department) will be responsible to one of these two individuals. On a county level, there is usually a county executive who has authority over the fire chief and the fire department.
Do all firefighters drive the truck?
Not all firefighters have to drive the fire truck. The driver engineer or driver operator is mainly responsible for driving, pumping, and maintaining the fire truck or engine. Other firefighters may drive sometimes as an “Acting Driver” when staffing requires it.
How much do fire truck drivers make?
Fire Truck Driver Salary
| Annual Salary | Weekly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Top Earners | $75,000 | $1,442 |
| 75th Percentile | $63,500 | $1,221 |
| Average | $54,708 | $1,052 |
| 25th Percentile | $40,500 | $778 |
Why do firefighters wear headphones in the truck?
What most people see are firefighters using headsets on fire apparatus. This is a communication device. While it does protect hearing, it also allows the firefighters to talk amongst themselves without yelling while in the apparatus.
Can you drive a fire truck without a CDL?
No, it is not necessary to have a CDL in order to drive any fire apparatus. This is because fire trucks are not classed as commercial vehicles. Therefore, there is a federal exemption that allows firefighters to operate the various apparatus without the need for any special drivers’ licenses.
Are fire trucks street legal?
As long as the vehicles meet your State’s requirements for lights, turn signals, mirrors, etc., there should be no reason you couldn’t drive them. Of course, you cannot operate the Emergency lights or sirens or in any other way disobey the Rules of the Road.
How tall do you need to be to be a firefighter?
There is no minimum height requirement to be a firefighter. However, there may be certain job-specific tasks that firefighters need to be able to perform that could be more challenging or even not possible for a shorter person.
Do firefighters pay for their own food?
You don’t. The firefighters pay for their own meals. However, their scheduling is such that they must do some of the purchasing during their shift, which lasts 24 hours. So when you see your firefighters in the store with a cart full of goodies, rest assured it is their own money that is paying for the purchase.
What do firefighters call each other?
My friend, a former longtime firefighter, was in the hospital some months ago.