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.

SubscribeGet emails when new questions are answered. Ask Me Anything!Show Bio +

Share:

Ask me anything!

Submit Your Question

490 Questions

Share:

Last Answer on June 29, 2022

Best Rated

i started in the fire dept in 1st july 1989. i worked there till 2004, then i finished. went to industrial fire service where i am still busy . but now labour brokers took over , they are cross questioning my competancy and experiance.

Asked by Loupie / fireman almost 7 years ago

They obviously are not very wise and dont understand that fire outside industrial setting tends to be more complex. Based on your spelling I am guessing your are from England or arance.

What things are you doing to help with the COVID-19?

Asked by Jayj almost 6 years ago

Transporting those that have EMS needs and I have only had 1 Covid pt so far working for 2 counties.

what do you think of the thin red line?

Asked by dan almost 6 years ago

I have it tattooed on my arm. It is a symbol of solidarity.

There was a fire in the restaurant that I work in... it was contained but still the entire restaurant smells of smoke and I was wiping things down and the white towel was black when I was done.. I have a headache and my throat hurts is this safe

Asked by ThT chic over 6 years ago

No the headache can be from extinguishing agents if they were used. Should have been wearing a protective masks at a minimum.

Can rioters accidentally (on on purpose) start a wildfire is that a realistic possibility?

Asked by Hsjsjs almost 6 years ago

Yes very possible.

I am already a firefighter and I am pursuing a firefighter job in the US.
1.What is the process I must go through to get a job
2.Does my previous rank matter?

Asked by stefan over 6 years ago

Previous rank is usually irrelevant. Give me a bit of background on you. Kinda hard to answer a questions without a little detail.

Years ago my brother was playing with matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. He said he was flicking them. Could her blouse catch fire that way or did he hold the match to her blouse

Asked by Lucy williams over 6 years ago

Yes, based on material, happens frequently with elderly and cooking.