Knowra Fire station Fire station A facility where firefighters work, maintain firefighting equipment, and dispatch emergency vehicles. It may also support training, public education, and community emergency response.
Fire engine : A vehicle equipped to transport firefighters, water, hoses, and tools to fires and other emergencies. Fire stations house and maintain engines for rapid deployment.
Emergency dispatch : The process of receiving emergency calls, assessing incidents, and sending appropriate responders. Dispatch sends incidents and response instructions to the station.
Emergency medical services : Prehospital care and transport provided to people facing illness or injury. Many fire stations dispatch personnel to medical emergencies as well as fires.
Vigiles : The ancient Roman corps responsible for firefighting, night watch, and some policing duties. Their organized quarters offer an early example of a permanent firefighting service.
Firefighter : A trained emergency responder who tackles fires and performs rescues and other emergency duties. Station crews organize around firefighters’ shifts, roles, and readiness.
Fire alarm : A signal or system that detects fire conditions and warns people of danger. Alarm reports can initiate a station response through emergency dispatch.
Technical rescue : Specialized rescue operations involving hazards such as confined spaces, collapsed structures, or swift water. Stations may house teams and equipment for rescues requiring specialized skills.
Great Fire of London : The 1666 conflagration that destroyed much of central London and prompted changes in urban fire protection. The disaster helped spur more organized approaches to fire insurance and prevention.
Fire station alerting system : A system that delivers emergency dispatch information and alerts to personnel inside a fire station. Alerts must reach crews quickly enough to support prompt departures.
Emergency vehicle operations : The practices and procedures for driving emergency vehicles safely while responding to incidents. Crews must leave the station and reach incidents without creating avoidable hazards.
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