Meaning of smoke diver | Babel Free

Definitions

A firefighter with breathing apparatus who enters smoke-filled rooms and buildings (to search, rescue, and extinguish).

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“Secondly, the fire detectors will immediately call⟳ the fire extinguishing crew who have⟳ at their disposal smoke⟳ diver equipment and extinguishing material.”

“He wasn't just satisfied to be a firefighter, he [became a] smoke⟳ diver as well. He also wanted to be a fire chief.”

“This was one of three drills experienced firefighters from across the nation had to complete⟳ Tuesday as part of a weeklong training course to become⟳ certified as smoke⟳ divers.”

“A smoke⟳ diver is considered an “interior attack firefighter” specially trained to carry⟳ out rescues and extinguish flames while wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.”

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