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This fire engine, used by the Toronto Fire Services, is an example of firefighting apparatus. A firefighting apparatus (North American English) [1] or firefighting appliance (UK English) [2] describes any vehicle that has been customized for use during firefighting operations. These vehicles are highly customized depending on their needs and ...
Fire hose used to apply water or other fire fighting agent directly to a fire or burning substance. Typically of 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 inches (64 mm) diameter or less in the United States. Historically 1.5 inch hose was the primary initial attack line but has been supplanted in most of the US by 1.75-inch-diameter (44 mm) hose that carries 175 gallons ...
Fire apparatus driver/operator - trained to drive fire apparatus to and from fires and other emergencies, operate fire-apparatus pumps and aerial devices, and maintain apparatus. Hazardous materials technician - certified to mitigate hazardous materials emergencies.
Pages in category "Firefighting equipment" The following 94 pages are in this category, out of 94 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Wildfire suppression equipment and personnel is part of the science of fire fighting focusing on the use of specialized equipment, training and tactics to effectively control, surround and eventually extinguish a natural cover fire. There are several specially designed tools that through their function and user training, perform specialized ...
Firefighting equipment (3 C, 94 P) F. Firefighting in fiction (4 C, 6 P) Fire service special operations (5 P) Firefighter ranks (1 C, 16 P) Firefighters (7 C, 22 P)
Fire command vehicle; Firefighting apparatus; G. Geser F-250 4x4; ... Oshkosh P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle; Oshkosh Striker; P. Penrith Museum of ...
Funds for firefighting equipment may be raised by the firefighters themselves, especially in the case of volunteer organizations. [121] Events such as pancake breakfasts and chili feeds are common in the United States. [122] [123] Social events are used to raise money and include dances, fairs, and car washes.