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Record 1 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Services
DEF

A firefighter who regularly follows another occupation but responds to a fire emergency when called by radio, telephone, siren, or house bells.

OBS

A call firefighter may be paid at an hourly rate for the time spent on the fireground or a flat fee per response.

Key term(s)
  • call fire fighter
  • retained fire fighter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Service d'incendie

Spanish

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