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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For will you consider a younge person like 10 to 12 as a firefighter brotherhood of the dedicate their time to learn everything they can and will soon join?

Asked by Trevor sticker over 9 years ago

You question is confusing. But let me see if I can dicepher it. So you are thinking of dedicating you time to learn about firefighting before you are of age by I am assuming hanging out at the fire dept. If this is correct and you became good friends and were there to help them with the little things until you became of age you could be considered in the brotherhood. The thing about the brotherhood is kinda a thing of the past with a lot of large depts in that it is considered more of a job these days. I thought my dept was a brotherhood but there a groups that do things and don't invite others etc. I personally have friends within my dept but at the same time they are fellow employees and those that have family involves a lot of time for a family to operate as it should be with kids and the such. But yes I would consider you a member of the the fire family. I hope that is what you were inquiring of.

Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

Asked by Ty over 8 years ago

As long as it would not impede you from performing the rigorous tasks that could be required no. After all it is treatable.

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.

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

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.

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.

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Asked by Syd over 8 years ago

Quite frequently while out in public. Yes it does make you feel appreciated. No on the autographg.