From time to time, we may use some terminology on the website that can be confusing to the lay person. From station identifiers to basic terms, here's a glance at what it all means.

Common Station Identifiers

Avoca FD - Station 112

Duryea FD - Stations 126/226

Dupont FD - Station 125

Hughestown FD - Station 143

Pittston Twp. FD - Station 166

Pittston City FD - Station 165

West Pittston FD - Station 184

Jenkins Twp FD - Station 148

Old Forge FD - Station 93

Taylor FD - Station 95

Northmoreland - Station 140

Moosic FD - Station 98

Laflin FD - Station 152

Plains Rescue - Station 567

Basic Terms

AFA	Activated Fire Alarm
Engine	Apparatus that carries hose and water, responsible for extinguishing a fire.
Truck	Apparatus with aerial device, responsible for search & rescue, ventilation, forced entry.
Rescue	Specialized apparatus used in various situations from firefighting, vehicle rescue truck operations, specialized rescue
Command	The "brains" of any operation. Responsible for strategies/tactics along with coordinating logistics and accountability.
MVA	Motor Vehicle Accident
Structure Box	Reported building fire requiring no or limited services upon arrival.
Structure Fire	A fire in a building requiring firefighting efforts to extinguish and control.
Entrapment	Situation in either a fire or vehicle accident where the victim cannot remove themselves, requiring FD services to take action.
RIT Team	Firefighters who act as a Rescue Team, ready to assist/rescue any firefighter who may become trapped or injured on the fireground. Stands for Rapid Intervention Team.
Haz Mat	Hazardous Materials Incident. Can relate to a spill or leak of a hazardous substance and may include a fire involving these hazardous substances.
Hurst Tools	Brand name for the jaws of life system carried on the rescue unit. Used in various rescue scenarios.
TRT	Technical Rescue Team
SCBA	Self Contained Breathing Apparatus. Used to provide firefighters breathable air when working in hazardous environments.