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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 become a firefighter, I know I need to do some EMT training, but do I need paramedic training too?

Asked by Madison A Keppler over 6 years ago

There are several different levels, not everyone becomes a paramedic. Takes 2 yrs to get it usually and is intensive materials and time involved. Some become basics- 9 mths.

Do people not pay attention when your going through red lights and stop signs even when your siren is blaring, lights are flashing, rumblers are rumbling, and horn is honking and hit you?

Asked by Jay over 5 years ago

Nope, cars are becoming more sound proof and people just do not pay attention. There is blindspots that we come out of which is why “WE” drive with due regard and extreme caution.

During a recent training fire I was told by a training officer to back the nozzle out when I exit the structure. I asked if this was something new we were trying and I was told no that it has been done this way forever. Thoughts??

Asked by Firefighter King about 6 years ago

Visual fire equals hose line in hand. Common sense

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Asked by ASDFASDF about 5 years ago



I know the 911 system has always been abused but how bad is it now that the corona virus thing is going on

Asked by Alex about 5 years ago

I am going to some dumb calls lately I can say.

Are Fire TV shows like Chicago FD really like the real world Firefighting?

Asked by 777 about 5 years ago

Not really to be honest

As, a 16 yr old teen, what requirements would i have have to obtain in order to be a firefighter?

Asked by Keith over 5 years ago

Alot of Fire depts have explorer programs for teenagers to get them whAt they need to be a ff