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2. Seattle opens firefighter/EMT application window ... - AOL

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   Seattle opens firefighter/EMT application window through November. Fox local. Kristina Moy. October 9, 2024 at 7:56 PM. Seattle - Mayor Bruce Harrell, alongside Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and ...

3. Firefighter - Wikipedia

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   A firefighter (or fire fighter) is a first responder trained in firefighting, primarily to control and extinguish fires that threaten life and property, as well as to rescue persons from confinement or dangerous situations. Male firefighters are sometimes referred to as firemen (and, less commonly, female firefighters as firewomen). [1][2]

4. Firefighting - Wikipedia

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   Firefighting is a profession aimed at controlling and extinguishing fire. [1] A person who engages in firefighting is known as a firefighter or fireman. [2] Firefighters typically undergo a high degree of technical training. [2][3] This involves structural firefighting and wildland firefighting. Specialized training includes aircraft ...

5. Firefighting foam - Wikipedia

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   Firefighting foam. Firefighting foam is a foam used for fire suppression. Its role is to cool the fire and to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, thus achieving suppression of the combustion. Firefighting foam was invented by the Moldovan engineer and chemist Aleksandr Loran in 1902.

6. Volunteer fire department - Wikipedia

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   Volunteer fire department. A volunteer fire department (VFD) is a fire department of volunteers who perform fire suppression and other related emergency services for a local jurisdiction. Volunteer and retained (on-call) firefighters are expected to be on call to respond to emergency calls for long periods of time, and are summoned to the fire ...

7. Hotshot crew - Wikipedia

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   Hotshot crews are considered the most highly trained, skilled and experienced wildland firefighters, along with smokejumpers. They are qualified to provide leadership for initial-attack and extended-attack on wildland fires. Hotshots are trained and equipped to work in remote areas for extended periods of time with minimal logistical support.