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Expand How do I become a firefighter?

How do I become a firefighter?

Expand Where can I obtain Firefighter II certification?

Where can I obtain Firefighter II certification?

Expand Where can I obtain an EMT license?

Where can I obtain an EMT license?

Expand Why do firefighters sometimes turn off their lights and sirens when going onto side streets?

Why do firefighters sometimes turn off their lights and sirens when going onto side streets?

Expand Is assistance from the fire department going to cost me?

Is assistance from the fire department going to cost me?

Expand What do I do if my CO detector goes off?

What do I do if my CO detector goes off?

Expand Who do I contact to schedule a fire apparatus for a presentation?

Who do I contact to schedule a fire apparatus for a presentation?

Expand Can the Fire Department fill fire extinguishers?

Can the Fire Department fill fire extinguishers?

Expand I need to get rid of some old gasoline, paint, and other hazardous waste products. Does the Fire Department take these items?

I need to get rid of some old gasoline, paint, and other hazardous waste products. Does the Fire Department take these items?

Expand What type of CO detector or smoke detector do I purchase?

What type of CO detector or smoke detector do I purchase?

Expand What does the Fire Department charge for false alarms? How many alarms can I have before I am charged?

What does the Fire Department charge for false alarms? How many alarms can I have before I am charged?

Expand Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools or rent hose to fill the pools?

Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools or rent hose to fill the pools?

Expand How often does the fire department complete inspections on business locations and why are inspections required?

How often does the fire department complete inspections on business locations and why are inspections required?

Expand Are all businesses inspected the same way?

Are all businesses inspected the same way?

Expand What happens if a violation is found?

What happens if a violation is found?

Expand Why does the fireman go shopping for food while on duty?

Why does the fireman go shopping for food while on duty?

Expand Why can't I park in the fire lane? Obviously, if the building is on fire, I'll go move my car.

Why can't I park in the fire lane? Obviously, if the building is on fire, I'll go move my car.

Expand Why does the fire truck park in the fire lane to go shopping for food?

Why does the fire truck park in the fire lane to go shopping for food?

Expand What is the ISO rating for the City of Independence Fire Department?

What is the ISO rating for the City of Independence Fire Department?

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