What is the A side of a building for firefighters?
Generally speaking, the “alpha” side is the front of the structure, the “bravo” side is the left side of the structure, “charlie” is the back of the structure and “delta” is the right side of the structure.
What are the first 6 letters of the Allied phonetic alphabet WWII?
WWII CCB (ICAO) and NATO alphabets
| Letter | 1943 CCB (US-UK) (same as 1947 ICAO) | NATO |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – Feb 29, 1956 | ||
| A | Able | Alfa |
| B | Baker | Bravo |
| C | Charlie | Charlie |
What was the phonetic alphabet in ww1?
“That’s F for Freddie, A for Apple, S for Sugar, T for Tango.”
| Royal Navy (WWI) | NATO Phonetic Alphabet (1950’s to today) | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Apples | Alfa |
| B | Butter | Bravo |
| C | Charlie | Charlie |
| D | Duff | Delta |
What do firefighters call each other?
My friend, a former longtime firefighter, was in the hospital some months ago. I went to visit him when I found out he was ill, and we chatted.
What is P in military code?
NATO Phonetic Alphabet
| Symbol | Code Word | Phonic (pronunciation) |
|---|---|---|
| N | November | NO VEMBER |
| O | Oscar | OSS CAH |
| P | Papa | PAH PAH |
| Q | Quebec | KEH BECK |
What does salty mean in firefighting?
The Fire Service adopted this term to apply to its most seasoned firefighters. Replacing the open seas with “the fire floor,” the term “salty” is something that is earned. It begins with your first crawl down a dark, smoky, hot hallway….. Gettin’ Salty Apparel was created to key on the fact we all love to do our job.