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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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Years ago my brother was playing with matches and my sisters blouse caught fire. He said he was flicking them. Could her blouse catch fire that way or did he hold the match to her blouse

Asked by Lucy williams over 6 years ago

Yes, based on material, happens frequently with elderly and cooking.

What things are you doing to help with the COVID-19?

Asked by Jayj almost 6 years ago

Transporting those that have EMS needs and I have only had 1 Covid pt so far working for 2 counties.

Do fire trucks have radios?

Asked by Dan over 6 years ago

Yes 800, VHF, UHF and some have AM/FM and bluetooth etc.

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

Asked by Hsjsjs almost 6 years ago

Yes very possible.

i started in the fire dept in 1st july 1989. i worked there till 2004, then i finished. went to industrial fire service where i am still busy . but now labour brokers took over , they are cross questioning my competancy and experiance.

Asked by Loupie / fireman almost 7 years ago

They obviously are not very wise and dont understand that fire outside industrial setting tends to be more complex. Based on your spelling I am guessing your are from England or arance.

I brought some smoke and CO detectors over to my friend’s house in the Virgin Islands because he didn’t have any, but I didn’t have the mounting pieces. Will they still work if simply placed on top of a cabinet or shelf? Is this better than nothing?

Asked by Lish7 over 6 years ago

Co detectors Ahould be no highsr than 3’ off the ground. Smoke detectors on the ceiling

Why is the FD and PD such rivals

Asked by Nsnsnsndndnsndnd about 6 years ago

Competiveness between the groups