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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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Do become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Asked by Madison A Keppler over 6 years ago

There are several different levels, not everyone becomes a paramedic. Takes 2 yrs to get it usually and is intensive materials and time involved. Some become basics- 9 mths.

Hey there!
I know that the firemans carry is not really used anymore due to the person having more smoke exposure. However, in an emergency, is it safe to carry a pregnant woman using the fireman's carry? is it possible?

Asked by Anna over 6 years ago

Life before limb, whatever it takes to get them out

What do the different lights and sirens mean?

Asked by Connor over 5 years ago

Different siren just to draw attention to distracted drivers, otherwise just a way of moving through traffic.

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Asked by 777 over 5 years ago

Not really to be honest

What’s your IQ

Asked by Big Jim over 5 years ago

Never been tested. But high enough to serve the public lol.

We are designing a home that has a 16' wide pond immediately below the bedroom egress window. We wanted to know if FD can access this window in case of fire and if so, how will they do it. The window is 5' higher than the top of the adjacent ground.

Asked by Andrew over 6 years ago

The typical ladder is 24 ft so if my math is correct it could be used as a bridge to get to rhe window but you would jave to measure the distance out.

What’s the scariest moment you have had?

Asked by Don over 5 years ago

Extinguishing a trash truck fire when the tire unexpectantly exploded 15 ft away