Appendix:Glossary of British firefighting
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This is a glossary of British Firefighting personnel.
A[edit]
- ACO: Assistant Chief Officer - Assistant to the Chief Fire Officer
- ADO: Assistant Divisional Officer - In charge of a fire station
- AFA: Automatic Fire Alarm - Automatically sets off when smoke is detected
- ALP: Aerial Ladder Platform
- Appliance: Standard Name for a Fire Engine
B[edit]
- BA: Breathing Apparatus - Face Mask and Oxygen Cylinder, used in smoke filled buildings
- BA Board: A board which is used to keep track of crew using Breathing Apparatus, and air remaining
- Bowser: Water Tanker
- Bulk Foam Tender: A tanker that carries foam
C[edit]
- CARP: Combined Arial Rescue Pump
- CFO: Chief Fire Officer - Commander of an entire Brigade
- Command Unit: Used at large incidents to keep track of appliances attending and planning.
- Cromwell: Manufacturer of Fire Helmets, Namely Cromwell 500 (Used until the 90's) Cromwell F500 , Cromwell F600
D[edit]
- Dennis: Manufacturer of Fire Appliances
- DO: Divisional Officer - Commands a Division, Takes Charge of Medium Size Incidents
- DPL: Dual Purpose Ladder
E[edit]
- Epaulettes: Shoulder markings to signify rank
- ERT: Emergency Rescue Tender
- EVAC: Walkie-Talkie Radio
- Extinguisher: Hand-Held Fire Fighting Equipment
F[edit]
- FH: Fire Hydrant
- FRU: Fire Rescue Unit
H[edit]
- HP: Hydraulic Platform
K[edit]
- KOMU: Knock Off Make Up
P[edit]
- EPL: Extended Pump Ladder
- P: Pump
- PE: Pump Escape
- PL: Pump Ladder
- RP: Rescue Pump
- RPL: Rescue Pump Ladder
T[edit]
- TL: Turntable Ladder
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