#BATTALION CHIEF VS FIRE CAPTION DRIVERS#
#BATTALION CHIEF VS FIRE CAPTION DRIVER#

NOTE: In North Bay Ontario, and some other departments, this position is referred to as 'Platoon Chief' To this occurs in the very large cities.) CanĪlso be over a division of the department suchĪs Training, Communications, etc. Some departments may have no Lieutenants,īut instead have the ranks of 'Captain' and 'Senior This is a somewhat rare rank designation. A captain mayĪlso be over a special section or function. This officer is often the initial command at emergenciesĪnd can be called upon to fill in for the BattalionĬhief during his or her absence. More lieutenants working at the station with him. (Capt.) - This officer commands a single companyīut also is the ranking officer at a station that SomeĬities will not have lieutenants but will go fromĭriver to captain in their rank structure. Might be more than one assigned to a station. Depending upon the city he may be on anĮngine, truck, rescue company or whatever. (Lt.) - This is usually the officer over a singleĬompany.

#BATTALION CHIEF VS FIRE CAPTION DRIVER#

This rank will usually pay a firefighter driver This is a person designated to drive when the regularĭriver is off for some reason. Might have a rank of 'Second Driver' or 'Sub-Driver'. The driver and the pump operator / engineer mayīe two different people. Is a specialist who knows everything about that The vehicle and operates the pump or aerial. In most departments this is the person who drives Usually 1 -3 in mostĪlso known as “Engineer”, “Chauffeur”, “FireĮquipment Operator” (FEO) and other terms. Up it’s resources for supervisor control. Each city can be slightly different it comes to how it divides You can see the application of the term “Chief” canīe a little vague.

In Canada (or Houston) the term 'DistrictĬhief' is applied to someone over several Some cities will choose to not have “BattalionĬhiefs” but will have a “District Chief” onĭuty. This has many variations and definitionsĭivision that is most often employed only in the ForĮxample a Battalion chief may be in charge of training This rank to chiefs over a particular section. Some smaller cities will haveĮntire city. Unit of vehicles and personnel is usually supervisedīy a Battalion Chief. Things that vary greatly from city to city. Is usually made up of about 5 stations and the companies

That officer is either off or working in another He would be referred to as an “Acting Captain” for The Lieutenant will often move up and take his place. Is off duty for some reason, (vacation, illness etc.)

#BATTALION CHIEF VS FIRE CAPTION DRIVERS#

Often staffed with two drivers or a driver and aįirefighter. A commonĮxample of this would be an MICU. There is not an officer on the apparatus. The company canīe supervised by an officer. It is THE perfect gift for a new officer.ĭepartment units are usually divided into Now you can own one for a reasobable price. Traditional symbol of rank in the fire service. Investigations & The Fire Marshal's Office

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