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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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What is the role of BA board controller?

Asked by ko ko htike almost 11 years ago

Are you referring to a Breathing Apparatus Controller dealing with exiting and entering areas while utilizing scba?

I'm interested in becoming a FF in 1.5 years after my military service ends? Could I go to school full time while fulfilling the the full time schedule of a FF? This would be to add an extra income to pay off previous student loans. Thanks!

Asked by Swifty over 11 years ago

Yes, I am currently going to Eastern Kentucky University online working on a BA in occupational Safety. Firefighting schedules work out pretty good for school.

How has American dependence on synthetic materials changed the way those employed in fire protection fields do their jobs?

Asked by greeneyes almost 12 years ago

Burns faster increases collapse time in structures is the simpliest way to answer that one.

What does shift night mean in relation to vol. firefighters

Asked by ... about 11 years ago

Usually volunteers have to pull some duty to ensure that there are people to respond. A neighboring volunteer fire dept has their volunteers pull a night shift from 8 pm to 6 am at least once a month. So this is probably what you are refering to.

My current job will have me moving every few years if I do volunteer work and get my certifications would they transfer over to a different state?

Asked by Henry about 10 years ago

Generally yes, especially IFSAC certifications.

Explain how motivating factors of modern fire research impact fire science.

Asked by Paula almost 12 years ago

Volunteer with a Dept. but make yourself more valuable by getting your EMT Certification since that is where the majority of our work comes from. It takes longer to teach a person to perform EMS than firefighting. So that gives you a heads up against others. I don't know how your feel about the military but they do have firefighters that you can enlist for.

I really needed some help with the questions i sent earlier but i have heard nothing. Well God bless

Asked by kim about 11 years ago

What was the question again