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- Task force
- Any combination or single resources assembled for a particular tactical need, with common communications and a leader. A Task Force may be pre-established and sent to an incident, or formed at an incident.
- Tree jump
- A Smokejumper can sometimes parachute into the tree canopy if a clearing is not available or suitable.
- Torching
- Not to be confused with crowning, is when a single or small group of trees "torch" or go up in flames. Torching and group torching are more of a nuisance whereas crown fire is of much greater concern.
- Turn Around
- A widened part of a fire break used for turning vehicles around, also used as a safe area during entrapment.
- Type I Engine
- A fire engine designed primarily for fighting fires in structures accessible from roads.
- Type II Engine
- A fire engine designed to carry and pump water for use in fire suppression. Also known as a "Tender" or "Water Tender".
- Type III Engine
- A fire engine designed primarily for fighting wildland fires. These engines are usually able to traverse more rugged terrain than Type I and Type II engines.
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