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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How long does it take for someone to actually get the firefighter job after applying ?

Asked by Jay over 8 years ago

There is no certain amount of time. You need to make yourself very marketable with education and exp which can be achieved by volunteering. We have guys coming down to to the South cause they can not get hired up North due to lack of job openings. So it may neccessiate moving out of the area to get a firefighting job.

is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

Asked by VintageSoul about 10 years ago

Unless everything is made of concrete or the room is oxygen depleted the answer would be no.

Can a final exit door be left open even if it leads onto your neighbour's property? The door opens inward, but he's claiming his property is private and the door needs to be closed.

Asked by Shay almost 9 years ago

Depends on your ordinances, but why would you leave a final open, or do you mean locked

follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

Asked by Ivan almost 8 years ago

Feel free to contact me at palmettoss@yahoo.com

What would be a good degree to get to become a firefighter/paramedic?

Asked by Ty about 9 years ago

yes, get your paramedic since a large amount of depts require this.

how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

Asked by madison woolley over 8 years ago

when I first started in 1989 it was 14,261 a year and now mid 60's. Up in the East Coast and West coast it is considerably higher due to the cost of living. We currently have 2 female fighters and one of them had a baby last year and back at woork.

Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

Asked by Corina about 9 years ago

Can not say I have, Are your gloves new or hand me downs. Is it all gloves or a certain pair. Could be allergies.