Firefighter

Firefighter

arringnl

32 Years Experience

Goose Creek, SC

Male, 54

Currently serving Jasper County Fire Rescue in south Carolina along with Charleston County EMS.

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Last Answer on June 29, 2022

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My question is "what is the most rewarding part about being a fire fighter and why".

Asked by Peyton over 11 years ago

It is knowing that when people are in dire need they know that if they call the fire department they will know what to do or who they need to call to take care of their problem. Fire departments are a valuable resource that I have been honored to be part of the team.

Hi I'm writing a book and I want to know when a bomb goes off how would the firefighters go about going in and getting the people out?

Asked by Georgette Cortes about 11 years ago

Since 9-11 things have changed when responding to an incident such as this we have to be prepared for secondary devices that are designed to take out the rescuer. There are many issues to this and it is not a simple answer. My department send the cops in first to investigate and once it is deemed moderately safe Then we proceed to rescue the victims but what good are we if we becomes victims.

On a typical medical call, will there be one paramedic and one EMT? If not, what is the typical make up of an ambulance team? Thanks.

Asked by 824 over 11 years ago

Typically one of each but some systems have two paramedics on a unit. I personally disagree with two medics unless it is a major incident due to it being a wasted resource  of a medic driving. Some systems use 3 medics on a unit. Some private ambulance companies have a medic and a uncertified driver. But usually a Medic and EMT.

what is the hardest and least enjoying part about being a firefighter

Asked by Peyton Franklin over 11 years ago

Being away from the family on holidays and seeing the suffering of those that have lost family members or their homes especially around the holidays.

What is the most rewarding part about being a firefighter an why

Asked by Peyton Franklin over 11 years ago

See above

I recently separated from active duty military, and am planning on continuing in the reserves. Can you be a fire fighter while being in the reserves? ( typically activated 1 weekend a month and 2 weeks a year).

Asked by William about 11 years ago

Yes you can it is against the law to prevent a reserve from doing their reserve time.

What is one area that interests you in regards to fire dynamics, and why?

Asked by fire almost 11 years ago

Flashover and backdrafts are the most interesting for me. Watching how thermal barriers are layered in the smoke is awesome. If you ever get the chance to go into a flashover simulator jump at the chance it is amazing how science and fire work together.