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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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If using a top propane heater on a 20lb tank in an RV, would we need a carbon monoxide or dioxide detector?

Asked by Just Asking almost 5 years ago

Yes

Have you ever helped put out a wild fire? If so what was it like?

Asked by Xander about 5 years ago

Nothing to the extreme of California but my dept does all phases of fire protection except for shipboard and airport

Why are fire trucks usually red or greenish yellow? But then plenty aren’t?

Asked by 64 almost 5 years ago

Depends on the departments choice of the color schemes. Studies have been made but nothing is required by law for a specific color of the apparatus.

Hello Arringnl, I want firefighting to be my career too! I just have a question to ask. I know firefighters work 24 hour shift, but are they able to leave work due to a severe family member accident? Like a loved one getting into a fatal accident?

Asked by Alexis over 4 years ago

Occassionally emergencies happen. When that does you do what you have to and get guys to come in. But you will miss holidays since a fire dept works 24-7-365

Can rioters accidentally (on on purpose) start a wildfire is that a realistic possibility?

Asked by Hsjsjs over 4 years ago

Yes very possible.

Hey man do you have any input on this here Corona Virus?!

Asked by Worried over 4 years ago

Yes, Mass hysteria brought on by media. There will be deaths just like there is with every flu season. Politically motivated plain and simple. Wssh your friggin hands.

Is gasoline permitted to be stored in an Apartments parking garage?

Asked by Cheryl about 5 years ago

Laws very from city to city but all flammable liquids are to be secured in a fire proof storage locker when dealing with commercial properties.