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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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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 almost 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.

When masking up, is it okay to put the mask on with it already attached to the regulator, or should the regulator only be attached after the mask is on? Im a junior FF and I find it easy to carry the mask on my SCBA when I'm not using it in training

Asked by JuniorFF almost 9 years ago

You can mask up, but dont be the one breathing air in the yard, you would look like an idiot

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

Asked by al over 8 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 almost 8 years ago

Middle $ 40,000 but varies on the area.

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 over 8 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.

Is Fire Ecology and Management something good to major in ?

Asked by Jay almost 8 years ago

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

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.