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.

how much do you get paid. can a girl be a firefighter

Asked by madison woolley over 7 years ago

when I first started in 1989 it was 14,261 a year and now mid 60's. Up in the East Coast and West coast it is considerably higher due to the cost of living. We currently have 2 female fighters and one of them had a baby last year and back at woork.

I would like to know what is chlorodifluormethane and is itt harmfull

Asked by Latrina Flowers about 7 years ago

It is a cancer causing gas and respiratory depressant. When working around refrigerant leaks Breathing Apparatus should always be used.

Hi, I am veteran trying to become a firefighter, I have shoulder impigment in my right shoulder, will the affect me from becoming a firefighter? Thanks

Asked by Ty almost 8 years ago

As long as it would not impede you from performing the rigorous tasks that could be required no. After all it is treatable.

How do firefighters know where there are hydrants around a house they are called to? A map, memory, once they arrive, etc.?

Asked by CHILLI about 8 years ago

Maps and knowledge. If you are arriving to find your hydrant you are behind the eight ball. You need to know it ahead of time cause it may change the route that you may take.

follow up to my post down below. I'm not looking to work both full time but i do want to work both if possible. If this is too much can we talk via email?

Asked by Ivan about 7 years ago

Feel free to contact me at palmettoss@yahoo.com

http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-154/issue-9/features/protecting-exposures.html

Hey I asked the question about hitting a fire from exposure. Please and and let me know if you still believe it is 2nd floor. Under defensive tactics

Asked by JJ Watt almost 8 years ago

You need to keep in mind that you were directed to attack from the 4th floor from a higher authority so there is no freelancing in the fire service. Every defensive attack is different. Is there burning embers that are of concern that you couldnt reach from 2nd floor thus attack from the 4th floor. To broad of a question to give a certain answer.