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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I'm 18, female & was planning to volunteer after hs. I was going to do it as a full time job, but i heard that the written tests are every 4 years & the recent one will be this year, but im not physically ready. i was just wondering how i can apply?

Asked by Rose about 10 years ago

Join a volunteer Dept and get yourself ready. Down South we don't have civil service exams. When the vacancy occurs we advertize the position for applicants.

How has American dependence on synthetic materials changed the way those employed in fire protection fields do their jobs?

Asked by greeneyes over 11 years ago

Burns faster increases collapse time in structures is the simpliest way to answer that one.

how do you feel about pop blue lights and 17 year olds having them ?

Asked by ... over 10 years ago

Zero support. Lack of maturity and expierence.

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.

Do become a firefighter do you have to past the aerial ladder test? What if they you don't? Could a person still be a firefighter even though there afraid of heights? Do you have any advice.

Asked by Alex about 10 years ago

Generally if a dept does not have an aerial they dont do that but you still need to climb extension ladders. So you have two options work on your fear since extension ladders come with the job or change choices, but you usually cant have it both ways. Sorry being honest.

Can a clean up take place right after a fire is put out, and is this ever done if arson might be the cause

Asked by kim over 10 years ago

Clean up or salvage begins immediately so that more items can be rescued. As for arson fires that would be no due to it being an active crime scene.

I'm interested in becoming a FF in 1.5 years after my military service ends? Could I go to school full time while fulfilling the the full time schedule of a FF? This would be to add an extra income to pay off previous student loans. Thanks!

Asked by Swifty over 11 years ago

Yes, I am currently going to Eastern Kentucky University online working on a BA in occupational Safety. Firefighting schedules work out pretty good for school.