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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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I recently found out that my local FD (volunteer) has alcoholic beverages for its members at the firehouse. I know that light drinking won't impair someone's ability to respond, but should I be worried about this? What should I do about it?

Asked by 123 over 9 years ago

Back in the day and even today volunteer fire departments were a social club environment, You would be respected in the community if you were a volunteer firefighter. Elections, weddings, marriages, community meeting and parties were held in the fire halls. With that said there were and still are the availability of alcohol in some of these organizations. My professional thinking is that alcohol has no place in a fire dept. We should be at the top of our game and not under the influence of alcohol.

I got a speeding ticket (100 in a 65) last night. I'm going to pay it off as soon as they let me. Will this hurt me in becoming a firefighter? Had another ticket 2 1/2 years ago.

Asked by Tori over 9 years ago

yes, 100 in 65 is considered reckless driving. May want to evaluate your driving habits. Most department require a 10 yr driving record.

What is the role of BA board officer?

Asked by ko ko htike over 9 years ago

Have no clue, that title I have not heard of, sorry

After a fire, why do firefighters cut the wood in about 2 ft. long?

Asked by James about 10 years ago

What are you referring to?

Im visiting hawaii on vacation and notice there is not even a smoke alarm in the condo..whats the minimum hotels/condos need

Asked by Sandy almost 9 years ago

Go to this site for the regulation for the state of Hawiai.http://labor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/State-Fire-Code-1-1-10-w-signatures.pdf

How long does it take to put out a house fire? And what was the longest time it's ever taken for you to put out a fire?

Asked by emma about 10 years ago

It depends on response time. Was dispatched lastnight to arson fire and the firstarriving unit had the fire knocked down in 5 min. So it all revolves withresponse time and how fast water gets to the fire. My longest fire has been 3 hrs.

best construction of walls in your home in a fire

Asked by jleslie48 almost 10 years ago

Metal studs is the best.