Recent comments in /f/massachusetts

Unstablemedic49 t1_jcm4siq wrote

On our FD we were our gear for a lot of shit.. not just fires. We wear gear to motor vehicle accidents, rescues, hazardous materials, all fire alarm activations, gas leaks, collapses and much more because there’s no alternative.

Things we don’t wear gear to is medical emergencies, CO alarms, wires down, services calls, mundane stuff.

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ManderBlues t1_jcm39q9 wrote

You will need a building permit and a septic approval (varies by town). Most septic systems are not sized for more bedrooms than the initial build due to cost. So, you may need to upgrade/increase your septic system.

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IphtashuFitz t1_jcm1xcq wrote

Especially considering the growing range of chemicals that they have to do battle with. From the foam in residential furniture & beds to an endless range of chemicals stored in warehouses to electric vehicles and so on, the range of chemicals they're exposed to over the course of their careers is huge...

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