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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Is a firefighter and paramedic the same thing? Do I have to get certified as a paramedic to become a firefighter?

Asked by Ty over 8 years ago

They do the same job but the paramedic is trained more to handle advance medical procedures. Having a paramedic cert makes you a more profitable employee and I highly recommend it if you are entering this field.

Would Fire Ecology and Management be a good thing to major in ?

Asked by Jay about 8 years ago

If you are planning to go into Forestry firefighting yes

If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

Asked by Rtashj123 about 8 years ago

Yes, water coming in contact with power can create electrical shorts that can lead to fires or injuries.

Do you think a person torching can instantly his pants catch on fire front and back. Could there have been a leak in the line to cause propane to leak onto his pants. This happened in gresham sc

Asked by Danab almost 8 years ago

I am going to try to guess your question. If you are referring to a torching can for setting backfires and a persons pants caught fire quickly, I can only assume there would be a hole in a line. If my guess is not correct rewrite your question please.

Does being an eagle scout do anything when becoming a firefighter

Asked by Brandon over 7 years ago

It looks good on character reference. So list it

What about bachaelor degree though ?

Asked by Jay about 8 years ago

It will get you more of an advantage over those that dont

I am wondering, how and when do you know when to vent a burning building? I see on you tube, Windows breaking, most popular vent, how do you know where and when to vent a building?

Asked by Christine about 8 years ago

Once water supply is adequate and suppression teams are in place ventilation is usually started. Some depts use ventilation as a way to locate the fire by providing oxygen to bring out the hidden hot spots. But generally ventilation are done at the same time.