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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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Followup: No, I do not plan to be working while in PM school. I would like to reserve 1 shift/month which is normal in SoCal. But after PM school, what else should I be doing? Any other certs I should get?

Asked by SoCal almost 10 years ago

Not that I can think off, just keep nationwide potential in mind.

Its about fire extinguishers.
I just bought my gma one. is there anything else I can do to make sure this one stays up to date. Thank you in advance

Asked by beckie over 10 years ago

Monitor the expiration date is the best way.

Ive always wondered if this is true or not. But do people call requesting their cats to be rescued from a tree?

Asked by Chels almost 11 years ago

True along with birds, lizards.

In your opinion do think vol. firefighters who are still in school should be allowed to respond to a call during school hours ? or at least carry pagers on them in school?

Asked by alias over 10 years ago

generally no since most departments require 18 yrs of age to enter a structure.

refrying to the question i just asked about school its high school and ages 17 - 18

Asked by alias over 10 years ago

this also depends on availbility of others. Some communities have no choice but to use them.

I work in a small office that is attached to a garage by an interior door. The garage is used to repair heavy equipment (Loaders, Back Hoe, Dozers) as well as gravel trucks. Should I have a C O sensor in the office?

Asked by Rich almost 10 years ago

Yes a CO detector should be in place based on the usage of the diesel engines etc.

As an auxiliary fireman are you able to fight fire from outside a structure, what are auxiliary fireman allowed to do on scene of a fire?

Asked by ... over 10 years ago

Thats how you learn and they learn about you.