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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When I light a match in my bedroom, it goes out. But when I light it anywhere else in the house, it burns normally. Should I be concerned? Is there carbon monoxide in my room?!

Asked by Belinda almost 8 years ago

could be you have a draft in the room or low oxygen levels secondary to increased CO levels. Is there any gas service in that room?

Not sure you can answer this as it is re:Canadian law but even your best guess is a good start. If a firefighter has been charge with a criminal offense (aggravated assault), can he remain actively working?

Asked by Poopsie over 8 years ago

Dependent on the level of the assault. Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence would disqualify in the US.

If I were to join the military would it give me an advantage of being hired as a fireman?

Asked by Angel over 7 years ago

Yes, Veterans preference but also maturity and discipline that can be lacking in those that have not served. My opinion is that all graduating high school students serve 2 yrs in the military like Isreali teens do.

I smell turpentine or something close in my garage how dangerous is this? Can it self ignite? Lots of crap is in my garage LOTS help

Asked by GingerTree almost 8 years ago

Yes, ot can self ignite. Can not convey enough get it out of there.

How many false alarms and dumb calls do you have to respond to?

Asked by Adolf over 7 years ago

3 today. It varies, there is legit calls and nuisance calls.

How can training help in first responder preparation and in overcoming barriers?

Asked by Fernando almost 8 years ago

You have to know what you are getting involved with in this career and what the hazards or pros and cons. Training continues through out your career due to changes that occur all the time from medical treatment to tactics and construction.

hi what is ur name

Asked by SDTHUJI7 about 8 years ago

Neal Arrington