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
I am slightly confused. What job are you doing when you apparently are standing next to a burn barrel
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.
Volunteer and get your paramedic and you will have a extra thing going for you. Paramedic is a must for many departments.
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The majority of Depts in this country are volunteer so yea they work hand in hand side by side
Call the manufacturer they usually do. it.
Each state has set training requirements most the same but some more in depth. It depends per state some training can be initially in house with testing done at a academy.
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