What are the 4 types of firefighters?

Here are some common types of firefighter jobs:

• Volunteer firefighter.
• Inspector.
• Wildland firefighter.
• Firefighter engineer.
• Airport firefighter.
• Firefighter/EMT.
• Firefighter/paramedic.
• Fire investigator.

What are firefighters teams called?

Company: A group of firefighters organized as a team, led by a fire officer, and equipped to perform certain operational functions. The firefighters in a company nearly always work on the same vehicle, though on different shifts. Compare with platoon and unit.

Which country has the best fire department?

Italy’s firefighters crowned the best in the world.

What is a Type 2 fire crew?

The Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) serves on a hand crew, engine crew, or helitack crew, performing fire suppression and fuels management duties in adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions.

What is an h2 firefighter?

Job Description: Under general supervision, an H 2 Firefighter engages in firefighting and related activities for the saving of life and property; administers first responder treatment, including first aid; and responds to a variety of emergency situations involving public safety and medical care.

Do all firefighters drive the truck?

Not all firefighters have to drive the fire truck. The driver engineer or driver operator is mainly responsible for driving, pumping, and maintaining the fire truck or engine. Other firefighters may drive sometimes as an “Acting Driver” when staffing requires it.

Why is a firefighter called a Jake?

New England affectionate slang for Firefighter. Being a “Good J-Key” probably meant a fireman who was cool under the pressure and could send clear Morse code. “J-Key” was eventually shortened to “Jake”, and when spread to the public, “Jake” came to be a common term for firemen in general.

What is a Type 3 firefighter?

Type 3. Extended initial attack on wildland fires. IC walks the line between a manager and a ‘doer’ Resources may vary from several single resources to several task forces or strike teams. Some Command/General Staff positions (ie, Division Supervisor, Unit Leader), may be filled.

Are Smokejumpers hotshots?

Hotshots and Smokejumpers are elite firefighters both battling wildfires before it spreads far enough to pose a threat. However, Mallia said there is a difference. “The biggest difference is just the way we’re delivered to the fire. So Smokejumpers are delivered aerial.