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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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Do you think a person torching can instantly his pants catch on fire front and back. Could there have been a leak in the line to cause propane to leak onto his pants. This happened in gresham sc

Asked by Danab almost 8 years ago

I am going to try to guess your question. If you are referring to a torching can for setting backfires and a persons pants caught fire quickly, I can only assume there would be a hole in a line. If my guess is not correct rewrite your question please.

Do you frequently get stopped during your day by admiring people? For example, somebody compliments and praises your work. Has anyone ever asked for your autograph? Do you appreciate these gestures?

Asked by Syd over 7 years ago

Quite frequently while out in public. Yes it does make you feel appreciated. No on the autographg.

http://www.fireengineering.com/articles/print/volume-154/issue-9/features/protecting-exposures.html

Hey I asked the question about hitting a fire from exposure. Please and and let me know if you still believe it is 2nd floor. Under defensive tactics

Asked by JJ Watt almost 8 years ago

You need to keep in mind that you were directed to attack from the 4th floor from a higher authority so there is no freelancing in the fire service. Every defensive attack is different. Is there burning embers that are of concern that you couldnt reach from 2nd floor thus attack from the 4th floor. To broad of a question to give a certain answer.

If I have a small leak and water is falling on to wires in my basement should I be worried ?

Asked by Rtashj123 about 8 years ago

Yes, water coming in contact with power can create electrical shorts that can lead to fires or injuries.

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

Asked by Ms herbert over 8 years ago

Grease involves a flammanle liquid which does not allow the application of water. And electrical fire is the same way until power is turned off.

Do you think majoring in enviromental science would help getting a firefighter job?

Asked by Jalen almost 8 years ago

In my honest opinion, No. one of our officers has a BA in Geology for instance and it does nothing for him. If you are going to go to college and be in the fire service get a degree that correlates to the job.

What about bachaelor degree though ?

Asked by Jay almost 8 years ago

It will get you more of an advantage over those that dont