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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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Is it safe to store a 3 gallon gas can in my garage that is connected to my house?

Asked by GregE over 9 years ago

Not usually wise I keep mine outside.

I'm in SoCal, I'm 23 w 2yr of 911 EMT experience, about to complete Fire Academy, then take Paramedic classes and hopefully work for a volunteer FD at the same time. What else should I be doing to stand a better chance of getting hired in SoCal?

Asked by SoCal about 9 years ago

Are you working while going to paramedic? If you are, you are going to find it difficult generally to volunteer/work and go to school all at once. Paramedic is a pretty tough class. Getting hired in CA can be difficult due to the competition. You will have a better chance applying nationwide. Paramedics are a dime a dozen in CA. They are hard sought for for instance in SC where I work. Most depts are going to an ALS system and require PM license.

After a fire, why do firefighters cut the wood in about 2 ft. long?

Asked by James over 10 years ago

What are you referring to?

How long does it take to put out a house fire? And what was the longest time it's ever taken for you to put out a fire?

Asked by emma about 10 years ago

It depends on response time. Was dispatched lastnight to arson fire and the firstarriving unit had the fire knocked down in 5 min. So it all revolves withresponse time and how fast water gets to the fire. My longest fire has been 3 hrs.

What is the role of BA board officer?

Asked by ko ko htike over 9 years ago

Have no clue, that title I have not heard of, sorry

why do you see some vol. firefighters such as (auxilllary ) or newer members carrying differ fire pagers than the normal small Motorola ones . Are they used for a deferent purpose ?

Asked by alias almost 10 years ago

do not have a clue.

I got a speeding ticket (100 in a 65) last night. I'm going to pay it off as soon as they let me. Will this hurt me in becoming a firefighter? Had another ticket 2 1/2 years ago.

Asked by Tori over 9 years ago

yes, 100 in 65 is considered reckless driving. May want to evaluate your driving habits. Most department require a 10 yr driving record.