Nutter Fort Fire Department
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Fire glossary
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10 entries in the Fire glossary beginning with "G"
Gamewell
Brand of wind-up, fire alarm telegraph system for sending coded pulses to alert central alarm station of fire alarm activation; often still found in red boxes on street corners.
Gate valve
See also Hydrant Gate". Valve in which the shutoff device slides across the flow of liquid to obscure the orofice usually activated by a screw mechanism. Compare "ball valve.
Glas-Master tool
Brand of specialized vehicle extrication tool, most notably including a glass cutting saw for removal of automobile windshields.
Goer
An incident with persons reported.
GPM
Gallons Per Minute or how many gallons are being pumped out of a piece of equipment every minute
GPM method (gallons per minute")
Calculation of how much water, in GPM, will be necessary to extinguish a given volume of fire, under the circumstances (e.g., fuel class, containment, exposures, etc.).
Gravity tank
Water storage tank for fire protection; arranged above protected area to provide flow of water by gravity when needed.
Grease fire
A fire involving any manner of cooking oil or other flammable cooking or lubricating materials.
Ground fire
Fire that consumes the organic material beneath the surface litter ground, such as peat fire.
Ground ladder
A portable ladder designed to rest on the ground. Compare aerial ladder and roof ladder.
10 entries in the Fire glossary beginning with "G"
Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Long post alert: Approximately 3 years ago, our Engine 72, that was equipped with a 50 foot telesquirt, failed the required annual ladder testing. What does this mean? Every aspect of our firefighting...
Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
While restocking West Millford Volunteer Fire Department, ATD was thrilled to leave a tote with newest department, Nutter Fort!Nutter Fort Fire Department
(Harrison County)Pictured from left: Jr. Fire...
Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
As of today, June 17, 2020, the Nutter Fort Fire Department is announcing the cancellation of our 10th Annual Ultimate Giveaway for the year 2020. This decision, while not an easy one to make, was arr...
Sunday, September 12th, 2021
At 1921 hours on Sunday September 12th, Company 13 (Summit Park VFD), Engines 71, 121 (Stonewood VFD), 81 (Reynoldsville VFD), and HCES were alerted for a Structure Fire on Beechnut Street in Summit P...
Saturday, August 28th, 2021
At 0320 hours on Saturday August 28th, Taylor Co. 30 (Flemington VFD), Harrison Engines 511 (Bridgeport FD), and 71 were alerted to assist Philippi VFD with a Structure Fire on Cambria Hollow Road in ...
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
At 2233 hours on Thursday August 19th, Company 7, Engines 121 (Stonewood VFD), 81 (Reynoldsville VFD), and 151 (West Milford VFD) along with HCES were alerted for a Commercial Structure Fire at Countr...
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MISC Fires
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