Nutter Fort Fire Department
Nutter Fort Fire Department
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, December 2nd, 2021
BIG NEWS!It is with great pleasure and pride to announce that the Nutter Fort Fire Department has improved its ISO rating from a Class 3; 03/3X to a Class 2; 02/2X effective March 1st, 2022. As of 201...
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...
Monday, March 28th, 2022
At 0432 hours on Monday March 28th, Company 8 (Reynoldsville VFD), Engines 71, 111 (Spelter VFD), and 121 (Stonewood VFD) were alerted for an Automatic Commercial Fire Alarm at the Skana Aluminum Comp...
Sunday, March 27th, 2022
Busy weekend in the FortWith the winter weather, crews responded to multiple accidents on I-79 ranging from the 117 to the 112 mile marker and a small fire on Friday evening. At 2236 hours on Friday M...
Tuesday, March 15th, 2022
3 calls on Tuesday March 15th-0802 hours Outbuilding Fire attached to a Dwelling on Nash Street in Anmoore. Truck 7 staffed with 3 personnel responded. Crews assisted with extinguishment and clean up ...
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Jobs
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MISC Fires
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