Appendix:Glossary of British firefighting

This is a glossary of British Firefighting personnel.

A

 * 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

 * 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

 * 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

 * Dennis: Manufacturer of Fire Appliances
 * DO: Divisional Officer - Commands a Division, Takes Charge of Medium Size Incidents
 * DPL: Dual Purpose Ladder

E

 * Epaulettes: Shoulder markings to signify rank
 * ERT: Emergency Rescue Tender
 * EVAC: Walkie-Talkie Radio
 * Extinguisher: Hand-Held Fire Fighting Equipment

F

 * FH: Fire Hydrant
 * FRU: Fire Rescue Unit

H

 * HP: Hydraulic Platform

K

 * KOMU: Knock Off Make Up

P

 * EPL: Extended Pump Ladder
 * P: Pump
 * PE: Pump Escape
 * PL: Pump Ladder
 * RP: Rescue Pump
 * RPL: Rescue Pump Ladder

T

 * TL: Turntable Ladder

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