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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Hello,
I was wondering if my house is on fire and my only option is to run out through the flames is it a good idea to cover myself in wet towels to prevent being burnt?

Asked by Jack over 6 years ago

If it is life or death you have to do what you need to do, thats the best answer I canbgive

I have an oth discharge from the military can I still become a firefighter??

Asked by Joe over 6 years ago

Yes, I do also so no it didnt stop me.

Hello if your rug or blanket lit on fire accidentally but you put it out and poured water all over it is it in danger of catching on fire again

Asked by Ashlee over 6 years ago

Generally not

Hi i would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane is it toxic

Asked by Latrina almost 7 years ago

It is a refrigerant and can be toxic. It is a known carcigen

I’ve applied to become a volunteer fire station. What I’m curious about is sleeping. How often do you get calls during the night on average? And would you say working these kinda hours has messed up your sleep schedule?

Asked by John over 6 years ago

There is no telling, last night and none but shift before I had 3 at night. You can be sound asleep and 10 sec later your heart is running 130 bpm. There no way to prepare other than keeping your self rested before shft.

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AND FIREFIGHTER

Asked by SDTHUJI7 over 6 years ago

Never boring thats for sure. You dont know what you will be doing in five min.

How can training help in first responder preparation and in overcoming barriers?

Asked by Fernando over 6 years ago

You have to know what you are getting involved with in this career and what the hazards or pros and cons. Training continues through out your career due to changes that occur all the time from medical treatment to tactics and construction.