fire boss

noun

Mining.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire boss¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

“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.

From Seattle Times

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

From BBC

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.

From Reuters

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.

From Washington Times

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

From Washington Times