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Hey Guys. Quick question. What does MPO stand for? We were talking about this today at the station. We know it means the driver/operator, but what does it literally an abbreviation?
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Motor Pump OperatorOriginally posted by ATFDFF View Post
Usually a Certification/Accreditation ClassificationHAVE PLAN.............WILL TRAVEL -
And for those doorway dancers and yardbreathers who tell tall tales of their firefighting exploits....Originally posted by PaladinKnight View Post
Massive Poop Orifice
"The education of a firefighter and the continued education of a firefighter is what makes "real" firefighters. Continuous skill development is the core of progressive firefighting. We learn by doing and doing it again and again, both on the training ground and the fireground."
Lt. Ray McCormack, FDNYComment
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Thanks for the info, Sirs.Comment
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Just to add onto the list, in different locales, AKA:
ECC (Engine Company Chaffeur)
Engineer
Any others?Comment
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motor pump operator is correct.
also...
drive/operator: D/O
fire apparatus operator: FAOOriginally Posted by madden01
"and everyone is encouraged to use Plain, Spelled Out English. I thought this was covered in NIMS training."Comment
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We also use CAH...HAVE PLAN.............WILL TRAVELComment
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OK, I'll bite (I know I should not ask). What does CAH mean?Originally posted by PaladinKnight View Post
Here it is FEO (Fire Equipment Operator).Comment
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We also have APO - Apparatus Pump Operator.Originally posted by Acklan View Post
About CAH: The first word is "Certified".
Any guesses on the rest?
Hint: It is usually an Officer above the rank of Capt.HAVE PLAN.............WILL TRAVELComment
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You are wrong on soooo many level, but I admire that in a Brother.Originally posted by PaladinKnight View Post
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That's classic!Originally posted by DeputyChiefGonzo View Postdoorway dancers
CAH? Certified Apparatus Handler?I believe them bones are me. Some say we are born into the grave. I feel so alone, gonna end up a big ol' pile a them bones
-J. CantrellComment
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Close. Certified Apparatus Hostler. There you go Harve,T.C.Comment
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MPO=Majorly ****ed Off... Often used by the underlingsCourage, Being Scared to Death and Saddling Up anyways.Comment
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The CAH usually gets MPO'd...HAVE PLAN.............WILL TRAVELComment
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