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Geography of firefighting information


As firefighting has a rich history throughout the world, traditions in this profession vary widely from country to country.

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Geography of firefighting

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firefighting service. Each airport and seaport has its own firefighting units. The main functions of firefighting service in India are provision of fire...

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List of comparative firefighting ranks

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service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation before all firefighting services were transferred to the Ministry of Emergency Situations...

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History of firefighting

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The history of organized firefighting began in ancient Rome while under the rule of the first Roman Emperor Augustus. Prior to that, Ctesibius, a Greek...

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Glossary of firefighting

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list does not include firefighting equipment, i.e., tools and apparatus used by firefighters. Please refer to Glossary of firefighting equipment for such...

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Hazmat suit

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(such as a firefighting rescue in a building). However, OSHA/EPA protective level A suits/ensembles are not typically used in firefighting rescue, especially...

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Hazardous materials apparatus

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potentially hazardous materials. These vehicles are customized to fit the needs of the agency responsible for the apparatus, which may be a rescue squad, fire...

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Fire station

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firemen's hall, or engine house) is a structure or other area for storing firefighting apparatuses such as fire engines and related vehicles, personal protective...

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Fire brigade key

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Fire brigade keys are a set of standardized keys used in the United Kingdom to secure items which need to be kept locked against casual interference, but...

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Fire lookout

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remote areas, normally on mountain tops with high elevation and a good view of the surrounding terrain, to spot smoke caused by a wildfire. Once a possible...

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Secure information box

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known as a premises information box, is a lockable box mounted on the outside of a building that contains building plans and contact information intended for...

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List of first response mnemonics

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the responders are confident in their firefighting abilities, they should utilize 'first attack' firefighting practices and equipment, such as a portable...

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Wildfire suppression

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Wildfire suppression is a range of firefighting tactics used to suppress wildfires. Firefighting efforts depend on many factors such as the available fuel...

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Toronto Fire Services

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firefighting gear as well as basic rescue tools and other equipment Rescue (Rxxx) – Rescue pumper truck. Rescue units are equipped with firefighting gear...

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Volunteer fire department

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statutory firefighting authorities. These are the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) and Fire and Rescue NSW. Fire and Rescue NSW has firefighting and...

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Airport rescue and firefighting services in the United Kingdom

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The provision of rescue and firefighting services (RFFS) at all airports and aerodromes in the United Kingdom is a requirement under British law and under...

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Firefighting in Belgium

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available everywhere in the country. The responsibility to provide general firefighting and rescue services resides with 34 public authorities called 'fire zones'...

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Estonian Rescue Board

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etc. The predecessors of the Estonian Rescue Board were the Firefighting Administration under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Soviet Union, which...

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Brampton Fire and Emergency Services

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first responder emergency medical assistance to the City of Brampton in the Peel Region of Ontario, Canada. It operates thirteen fire halls and coordinates...

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Timmins Fire Department

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to the city of Timmins, Ontario. The Timmins Fire Department is headed by the Fire Chief who is assisted by the Deputy Chief. It consists of 28 full-time...

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Motorcycles in the United Kingdom fire services

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portal Transport portal Fire appliances in the United Kingdom Geography of firefighting Blood bike Motorcycle ambulance Police motorcycle "Firefighter...

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Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services

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Markham sections of Thornhill in addition to Vaughan. In 1970, the Markham Fire Department opened and took over all areas of Markham. The use of the title "Fire...

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Kitchener Fire Department

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city of Kitchener, Ontario. The department has seven fire stations and 229 employees. In 2019, apparatus were re-numbered with a numerical prefix of 1 as...

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Fire services in York Region

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are the only service with true firefighting capability (SCBA, Hose, Nozzles, etc) for operating on the south shore of the Lake. The Fireboat is designated...

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Milwaukee

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Historical Society features a panoramic painting of Milwaukee, firefighting equipment, period replicas of a pharmacy and a bank, and Children's world – an...

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1967 USS Forrestal fire

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highly trained damage control and firefighting teams. The damage control team specializing in on-deck firefighting for Forrestal was Damage Control Team...

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Smokejumper

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Utah and in the Soviet Union. Earlier, aerial firefighting experiments had been conducted with air delivery of equipment and water bombs. Although this first...

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Hamilton Fire Department

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to the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The fire department in Hamilton dates back to 1879, when Alexander Aitchison was appointed Fire Chief of the city. Aitchison...

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