How do you become an Antarctic firefighter?
How do you become an Antarctic firefighter?
Four years of diversified fire fighter experience, including incident command and fire administration, is required (two years volunteer experience or paid on-call time equals one year full time experience). At least two years of experience as a supervisor is required.
Why does Antarctica have a fire department?
Antarctic Fire operations are performed where the most extreme environmental conditions on earth exist – south of 60° lattitude. With the extreme temperatures and working conditions, it takes a special person to work in the Antarctic environment as a firefighter.
Can you start a fire in Antarctica?
Although there are no wildfires in Antarctica, fire represents a serious threat to human activity. Antarctica is the windiest place on earth, so there are often winds sufficient to quickly fan any flames.
Are there ambulances in Antarctica?
Emergency Medical Operations Just like at home, Antarctica residents dial 9-1-1 for medical emergencies, and the AFD responds. At McMurdo Station, the AFD operates two rescue ambulances and has Firefighter/Paramedics assigned to each station on each shift.
Is there fire in Antarctica?
There are no wild fires in Antarctica 98% of the continent is permanently covered with snow and ice and the other 2% is largely bare exposed rock.
Can I start a fire with ice?
Carve out a big chunk of it. Then, shape the ice into a disk, and use the warmth of your hands to melt it into a smooth, round lens. Finally, just like you used to use a magnifying glass to set ants on fire, adjust the angle of the ice disk until rays of sunlight shine through it. And voila – fire!
Has anyone been born in Antarctica?
Eleven babies have been born in Antarctica, and none of them died as infants. Antarctica therefore has the lowest infant mortality rate of any continent: 0%. What’s crazier is why the babies were born there in the first place. These weren’t unplanned births.
How can I fire in ice?
Introduction: Making Fire With Ice! Use clear lake, pond ice or try boiling water for 3 minutes let the water cool; then boil for 3 minutes again and let cool to remove gas. Create a foil container 2″ deep and freeze slowly. Or buy a clear block of ice. To make fire, the ice must be clear.
Where is the US Antarctic Fire Department located?
Based on Ross Island, the AFD provides the United States Antarctic Program with professional emergency services at McMurdo Station, Amundsen-Scott Station, and the United States Air Force airfields. Antarctic Fire operations are performed where the most extreme environmental conditions on earth exist – south of 60° lattitude.
Are there any jobs in Antarctica for firefighters?
I just got through reading the article that Firehouse.com has posted about jobs in Antarctica. I applied for one of these jobs in the early 90’s, but I was turned down. Now that I have many more years of experience and much more training, I’m thinking about applying again. Does anyone have any idea what the pay would be for one of these jobs?
Who is responsible for emergency services in Antarctica?
The Antarctic Fire Department provides fire and emergency services to the United States Antarctic Program research stations and USAF airfields. The AFD is responsible for all emergency response for the USAP, including fire, rescue, EMS, Hazmat, and other emergency situations. If someone calls for help, the AFD responds.
What is the pay for Antarctica FF jobs?
No announcement yet. What is the pay for Antarctica FF jobs? What is the pay for Antarctica FF jobs? I just got through reading the article that Firehouse.com has posted about jobs in Antarctica. I applied for one of these jobs in the early 90’s, but I was turned down.