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 do fire fighter ranks work?

Asked by Dan the man almost 6 years ago

FirefighterEngineer/SergeantLieutenantCaptainBattalion ChiefDivision ChiefAssistant ChiefFire Chief

Generally speaking

Years ago my brother said he was flicking matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. Can this happen or did he hold the match to her blouse

Asked by Lucy williams about 6 years ago

Probably did and it does especially with elderly and cooking over a stove.

What if I call 911 to report a fire, but I put it out before the FD gets here, will they still respond?
And, when I call in a explosion how many engines or trucks will respond ( although it depends on the department)

Asked by Ty about 6 years ago

First off why would you be calling for an explosion, this does send red flags for me so I will not be answering that question. But as for the first one, we will still respond due to you may not have completely extinguished.

What are custom options you can put on a fire truck?

Asked by Papa over 5 years ago

Many things from different hose lauouts, compartment layouts. So have special requirements for medical equipment just depends.

I am high school junior looking at switching from a High School Diploma to GED. I am interested in career in firefighting. Does a GED fulfill the academic requirement for fire fighting? Thank you!

Asked by bradshmad over 6 years ago

Yes, it does.

Is there anyone you did not feel bad for who was in a bad situation

Asked by Dayton about 5 years ago

Criminal that get injured while victimiZing others. I will treat injuries but not feel sorry for them.

When there is a fire emergency, how many people typically ride in the firetruck?

Asked by Paige Brown almost 6 years ago

2-6 but generally 4