FIRE BOSS Definition & Meaning

fire boss

noun

Mining.

a person who inspects a mine for the presence of noxious gases, dangerous roofs, and other hazards.

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Origin of fire boss¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

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“When I’m putting my seat belt on, I can feel my heart’s racing,” said Jack Cuthbert, a Fire Boss pilot at Dauntless Air.

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The Portuguese pilot who died was flying solo in a Fire Boss amphibious plane.

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Civil Protection Authority commander Andre Fernandes said there was only a pilot on board the Fire Boss aircraft and emergency services, including vehicles and a helicopter, rushed to the scene of the crash at around 8 p.m.

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During the briefing, the burn plan for the day is laid out by the fire boss, safety protocol is discussed and radio frequencies are established.

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“We are going to try test fire around DP 17,” the fire boss tells some of the crew.

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