Fire station
Fire Station
A Fire Station (pronunciation: /ˈfaɪər ˈsteɪʃən/) is a structure or other area set aside for storage of firefighting apparatus such as fire trucks and related vehicles, personal protective equipment, fire hose, fire extinguishers, and other firefighting equipment. It may also have dormitory living facilities and work areas for the use of fire fighters.
Etymology
The term "Fire Station" comes from the Latin word "statio" meaning "station" and the Old English "fyr" meaning "fire". It was first used in the early 19th century to describe a place where fire-fighting apparatus is kept and fire-fighters are stationed.
Related Terms
- Firefighter: A person who is trained and equipped to extinguish fires, rescue people and animals, and provide emergency medical services.
- Fire truck: A vehicle designed to assist in fighting fires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access to the fire, along with water or other equipment.
- Fire extinguisher: A portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas, or other material to extinguish a fire.
- Fire hose: A high-pressure hose used to carry water or other fire retardant to a fire to extinguish it.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fire station
- Wikipedia's article - Fire station
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