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 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 about 8 years ago

Temperature ratingsCostsDurabilityOSHA, NFPA compliantComfort

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

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.

Do black smoke come from grease fire or electrical fire

Asked by Ms herbert over 8 years ago

Black smoke comes from fire involving Petroleum, Oils and incomplete combustion where the temps have not reached their maximum for full burning of materials.

is there any REAL way to fireproof a large closet and its contents?

Asked by VintageSoul about 9 years ago

Unless everything is made of concrete or the room is oxygen depleted the answer would be no.

If I am an RN right now, and want to become a firefighter would I still have to become a certified emt before I do that, or is a bachelors degree in nursing work instead of that?

Asked by ZZZZZZ over 8 years ago

No, obviously you are referring to be a volunteer. If you are anticipating working on a medic unit then the state would require you to obtain one.

Hello, Have anyone of you experienced peeling hands from your fire gloves? If so, how can this be managed?

Asked by Corina about 8 years ago

Can not say I have, Are your gloves new or hand me downs. Is it all gloves or a certain pair. Could be allergies.

What's the difference between a grease fire and electrical fire

Asked by Ms herbert over 8 years ago

Grease is a flammable liguid that water is not effective unless additives such as AFFF is added.Electrical water can not be applied until power is turned off but also some oils re used in transformers thus putting it under grease catagory.