Tobacco Use

[Twitch]

It's unlikely but possible. I think the O2 would actually have to be open, or there be some kind of leak on the tank, then combined with a spark it would blow. But I've seen weirder things happen. I don't smoke in the bays "just incase". But I run on the side of overcautious/paranoid. I just go out to the parking lot.

[RichmondMedik]

oxygen is not flammable in and of itself -- it supports the combustion -- makes what ever is burning burn better --- the old guys who burn their faces by smoking on oxygen try and light the lighter with the O2 up high and POOF the flame is huge

Paul

[Twitch]

Right but the pressure in those tanks is what'll cause a big boom.

[Ridryder 911]

oxygen is an oxidizer...It self won't light up ... but it will sure light up the fire!... C'mon firefighters remember the tetra hexagon ...

Be safe,

Ridryder 911

[Seanchai]

guilty I smoke but only once in a while. I sometimes smoke on duty but often try not to because my uniform is so recognizable on campus and I do try to set a decent example in public

Sean

[jeremy1322]

neither.

[Guest]

Those that chew will be wearing there @ss on the Lips... NEVER ever smoked or that gross chew

[CanadaEMT]

where is the both button? I do both which i will try to quit both soon. I chew mainly because we have a minimum of 40 minute commutes back to base after a call somtimes 1 1/2 hours and you cant obviously cant smoke in the unit. I always have gum on me after i smoke/chew i know the smell it terrible that one reason i need to quit.

[Medic One]

I smoke more at work than at home. Rarely smoke on vacation and rarely smoke in winter (in winter people tend to smell more).

I some about 1 a day off duty and 7-10 on duty (when I get a chance).

I have chantix and am starting it this week.

[JPINFV]

Something smells stale in here.