Firefighter terminology

[jurassic96]

I am currently going to a college based fire academy. I was wondering if any knew of a place I could find the definitions to firefighter terminology.

[jskopow1]

you might try some of the firefighter exam prep books out there. Often times there are some good vocab sections in them.

[Geinandputitout]

A firefighter is trained and equipped for firefighting - extinguishing fires and heat-emitting chemical incidents.

A definition is a statement of the meaning of a word or phrase

[CaptainGonzo]

I am currently going to a college based fire academy. I was wondering if any knew of a place I could find the definitions to firefighter terminology.

Try looking in your textbooks.

[ffbam24]

I am currently going to a college based fire academy. I was wondering if any knew of a place I could find the definitions to firefighter terminology.Try looking in your textbooks.I must commend myself on showing restraint for not posting a smart@ss comment until after someone else did. (pat, pat, pat)
That said; I'm sure there are some instructors at this "college based fire academy" you could ask too.:D

[rpferry]

What kind of terminology are you talking about man? Slang terms that we use around the fire house(lid, pin job, the box) or actual terms(flashover,GPM,flat load, etc.)

-Rob

[CaptainGonzo]

Originally Posted by jurassic96
I am currently going to a college based fire academy. I was wondering if any knew of a place I could find the definitions to firefighter terminology.


Originally Posted by CaptainGonzo
Try looking in your textbooks.

I must commend myself on showing restraint for not posting a smart@ss comment until after someone else did. (pat, pat, pat)
That said; I'm sure there are some instructors at this "college based fire academy" you could ask too

Carpe Opportunitam!

[Probie1Kenobi]

Should be able to Google those answers or there should be a Glossary someplace online.