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

Asked by Fernando over 7 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.

Hey, so i had a question about how exactly firefighters got assigned to their stations for example, can a FF that lives in One town get assigned to a station two towns over( even if there is one in his town?)I had other questions—drop your email? Pls

Asked by Tj over 8 years ago

palmettoss@yahoo.com

Assignments depend on needs and sometimes seniority.

My nephew was born with 3 toes and has recently decided that he wants to be a firefighter when he grows up (he’s only 3). Would he be able to do so?

Asked by Cheyenne over 7 years ago

Is there difficulty with walking if not I wouldn't see what would impede him. He diffidently starting ealry

If a plug is not plugged in is it okay for the metal prongs to be touching water

Asked by Shanthi about 8 years ago

should be dried before being plugges in but the prongs will begin to rust if left in water

Are you often the hero?

Asked by Merle91 over 7 years ago

To kids we are. We didn't get into this career for that most of us got into it to help others and also the not knowing what we will do moment to moment. The thrill of saving someone or bring life into this world in the front seat of a car can be awesome. But it does have it's downsides. That being death and sorrow to pain and suffering of others and even yourself.

Do fire fighters and police get along well?

Asked by Dainyinketie over 7 years ago

Generally yes, there is some tensions specifically like New York PD and FD. I have seen it personally. My thought on it is there our days where I need them on a scene and they need me on others. We should operate as a team but unfortunately egos in some communities do get in the way of common sense.

What do you think of this video? It’s of someone fighting with firefighters https://youtu.be/eBjl3GmZC_U

Asked by Jane over 6 years ago

Scene safety includes us. If you attack a firefighter while doing his job expect 3 others to come help him. It is an arrestable offense