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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Have you ever helped put out a wild fire? If so what was it like?

Asked by Xander about 6 years ago

Nothing to the extreme of California but my dept does all phases of fire protection except for shipboard and airport

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.

Why are fire trucks usually red or greenish yellow? But then plenty aren’t?

Asked by 64 about 6 years ago

Depends on the departments choice of the color schemes. Studies have been made but nothing is required by law for a specific color of the apparatus.

Do fire trucks have radios?

Asked by Dan about 6 years ago

Yes 800, VHF, UHF and some have AM/FM and bluetooth etc.

Does this job ever depress, disgust, or cause you intense anxiety and fear?

Asked by Lochlan about 6 years ago

Depressed a time or two. Anxiety yes it can. All emotions come into play with this job

Why is the FD and PD such rivals

Asked by Nsnsnsndndnsndnd almost 6 years ago

Competiveness between the groups

Do fire men and women get paid very much?

Asked by Alan about 6 years ago

Anywhere from nothing to up to $100,000.