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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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Are there some emergencies (specifically technical rescues) that are just too complicated for normal fire departments to solve? Sometimes the victim just can't be saved, but what if they CAN be saved, just not with the tools/training of the local FD?

Asked by 1738 over 9 years ago

yes, that is why you have mutual aid from depts that are better equipted or trained to do more intrinic work.

bond fire from a distance neighbors smoke starts entering what can you do

Asked by al almost 9 years ago

Contact the local fire dept and have them address the issue

Whats the starting salary for something straight out of college ?

Asked by Jay about 8 years ago

Middle $ 40,000 but varies on the area.

With theft on my record when i was 18, it was misdemeanor. i am now 19 and going to school for fire science. i can get my record expunged. can i still get hired? that was my first offense. besides 2 speeding tickets.

Asked by mooredm about 9 years ago

Misdemeanors are not disqualifying just be honest when you apply. Yes if you can get it expunged that is always good. But fear not just be honest and upfront.

I am looking to become a firefighter buy my college does not have any fire science programs. Are there certain majors or minors that would be more beneficiary for me to be in?

Asked by Alex almost 9 years ago

Taking your core classes at your local college and then you can continue with Eastern Kentucky University or Oklahoma State among several others that offer a online BA degree.

I am doing a science project on gear and equipment that firefighter's use. Do you have any suggestions of questions that I should research?

Asked by Maylee Larkin over 8 years ago

Temperature ratingsCostsDurabilityOSHA, NFPA compliantComfort

For starters but manufacturers will have a lot of this info for you.

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay about 8 years ago

Yes it s specifically if you are looking for jobs in Fire Service dealing with Forestry.