What's My Job?
This type of public fire department is typically found in smaller towns and rural communities.
Volunteer
I recruit and hire uniformed and non-uniformed personnel.
Human resource officer
In 24 BCE, I formed the Corps of Vigiles to protect Rome from fire.
Augustus Caesar
This is the principal authority on matters of fire protection and prevention in a state.
state fire marshal (OSFM)
The "Three E's" of fire prevention include Education, Engineering, and this.
Enforcement
This type of training is most commonly used for firefighters throughout their careers.
Departmental training
I decide priorities of medical treatments to include advanced life support and communicate pertinent information to a supervising physician.
Paramedic
In 1666 that destroyed more than 80 percent of the city.
London
This federal agency is tasked with protecting human health and the environment.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The act of preparing to manage an incident at a particular location or a particular type of incident before an incident occurs.
Preincident planning
This entity is operated by the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and offers a wide variety of training.
National Fire Academy
I answer and processes emergency and non emergency phone calls.
Telecommunicator
This was the first city in North America to establish a fire department.
Boston
This organization has developed standards that include many used by the fire service for professional qualifications, health and safety, and personal protective equipment
National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)
A collection of rules and regulations that has been enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction.
Code
This is the minimum age that a person must be to become a firefighter (volunteer).
18
I provides basic life support (BLS) to sick or injured patients.
Emergency medical technician (EMT)
This was used by early firefighters use to clear the way in front of a responding steamer.
Dogs
This foundation assists family members and other firefighters who have been affected by a line-of-duty deaths.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
This demographic is at a higher risk of injuries or fatalities from fire
Elderly
This type of fire department may be established when a group of people with a common need for fire protection petition an established fire department to extend its protection.
Fire protection district
I am trained to perform or direct a variety of unique and/or complex rescue situations.
Technical rescuer
This fire, which occurred in 2001, had the most firefighter fatalities
World Trade Center Attack
This US federal agency develops and enforces standards and regulations for safety in the workplace.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Fire and life safety behavior to be performed when one's clothing or hair catches fire.
Stop, Drop, and Roll