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The size of the department and its structure will determine the ranks of the fire fighting force. In the US, we generally see it like this from the fire fighter up the chain of command. We start with a fire fighter, then go to lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, assistant chief and chief of the department. Certainly there is a lot of room for other ranks, particularly at the top of larger departments. Assistant chiefs can have different responsibilities, like the assistant chief who is the Chief of Training. Additionally, different jobs can be conducted by individuals of different ranks. A fire investigator might be a lieutenant or a captain, depending on the department. The officer on an engine might be a captain, a lieutenant or even a senior firefighter. In smaller departments, someone who is effectively a captain and wearing a pair of bugles on his collar might be the highest ranking fire fighter on the force, and he is considered the chief. Variations will appear from one department or fire district to another.
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What are the ranks for firefighters?
firefighterlieutenant CaptainDeputy ChiefAssistant ChiefDistrict ChiefThis is just an example so departments use different structures and different ranks.
Which jobs are similar to firefighters?
Some firefighters rise in the ranks to become fire officers. Others branch out into various specialties. For example, some municipalities employ a former firefighter as a Fire Inspector or a Building Inspector or a Plans Inspector. Other firefighters become professional arson investigators, public safety educators, work in the Fire Marshal's office. There are also private-sector jobs as inspectors, investigators and adjustors for insurance companies, fire equipment installation and maintenance, and various type of fire-science or fire-safety consulting.
Why do Firefighters in the united kingdom wear yellow helmets?
Firefighters in the UK (and everywhere else) wear helmets to protect themselves. The color is chosen by the department that they are employed by, and can often be different colors to distinguish ranks among those in the fire service.
Who is in charge of a volunteer firefighter?
Volunteer firefighters generally report to a fire department with one or more officers. The chief may be elected or appointed, and there may be captains and lieutenants who take charge of firefighters at various times for various purposes.
Is the word firefighters a collective noun?
There is no standard collective noun for firefighters, in which case a noun that suits the situation can be used; for example a crew of firefighters, a squadron of firefighters, a team of firefighters, etc.
What is the plural possessive for firefighters?
The possessive form for the plural noun firefighters is firefighters'.
Who earns more suburban firefighters or Chicago firefighters?
In many cases suburban firefighters will make larger salaries then big city firefighters for several reason.
What dog works with firefighters?
Dalmatians work with firefighters.
What plugin can you use to get ranks in a minecraft server?
You'll need Bukkit. There are various plugins; I use PermissionsEx
How many volunteer firefighters are there in the USA?
About 800,000, which is above 70% of the total of all firefighters in the United States.About 800,000, which is above 70% of the totel of all firefighters in the United States.
What is the plural possessive of firefighters What is it?
The plural of fireman is firemen. If you want to use inclusive language, then you can say firefighter and firefighters.
What month honors firefighters?
In the US there is no month that honors firefighters I am aware of.
