Currently serving Jasper County Fire Rescue in south Carolina along with Charleston County EMS.
Yes, anywhere from 300 to 1500 gallons which doesnt last long. Generally you have about 4 min of waterflow.
Yes, we were treated to cookies and such and a different appreciation for what we do and our familes sacrifces throught out our careers. I always remind my to boys who are deputy sheriff's that people like firemen better. lol
The larger depts utilize physical agility test which gives you about 5 min to complete the course which involves climbing ladders, pulling hose and dragging a weighted dummy which is all incorporated in the job. Getting yourself physically fit usually gets one through just fine.
I have managed to stay burn free utilizing my gear, but most of my and our injuries are back injury, falls, of the such.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Do you ever operate on guys who get their jaws busted in a fight?Auto Mechanic
If I know nothing about cars, how can I tell if a mechanic is ripping me off?Navy Officer (Former)
What's the most dangerous situation you were ever in?Black smoke is incomplete combustion from the fire it hasnt reached peak combustion and white smoke is usually seen as extinguishment is being achieved. But certain chemicals can produce the same effects also.
Who else is going to do it. Believe it or not cats will usually come down by themselves. When was the last time you saw a cat skeleton in a tree.
Numerous ways. We can look at the area of what we suspect being the location where the fire started and can usually see a burn pattern which looks like a upside down triangle as the fire spreads upwards. Chemical samples of the debris, Detection K9's are many of the tools that we use. But sometimes due to the amount of damage you can't always tell.
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