Currently serving Jasper County Fire Rescue in south Carolina along with Charleston County EMS.
# 1- infrared imaging has been a tremendous tool for us in that in the past when we would enter a structure you had to search manually search by hand. Now I can walkin looking for the the body heat that is emitted from our bodies. We are also able to look into walls for hidden hot spots instead of just tearing apart walls looking for it. Saves time and minimizes damage.
#2- GPS- assisted in search and rescue for mapping the search area. For law enforcement it helps in accident investigations. It also helps on accident recreations scenes to accurately measure the crime scene.
#3- Water mist will cool the room involved and cooling by creating a fine mist it allows for better
Public education. Emergency Medical Services. fire prevention to name a few. We do not fight as many fires that we use to.
I have had several bibles survive a fire. I personally think it is due to the thickness of the book. I personally never feel right burning a bible anyway.
Magnesium fires and petroleum fires we do use water. petroleum we use water with foam to prevent spreading the burning fuel. Magnesium fires become explosive with the application of water.
Flight Attendant
What kinds of passengers annoy you the most?
Antiques Dealer
How easy is it to forge a rare piece, and are fakes a big problem in the antiquing world?
Meter Maid
What's the meanest thing anyone's ever said to you?
Volunteer and get your paramedic and you will have a extra thing going for you. Paramedic is a must for many departments.
I am slightly confused. What job are you doing when you apparently are standing next to a burn barrel
Kevlar will breakdown, also it is probably not OSHA compliant in that the uniform is 26 yrs old.
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