fire boss
noun
,
Mining.
1.
a person who inspects a mine for the presence of noxious gases, dangerous roofs, and other hazards.
Also called
gasman
;
British,
fireman
.
Compare
mine examiner
.
Origin
1880-85,
Americanism
Examples from the web for
fire boss
The belt was examined by a certified
fire boss
representing mine management.
However, in the
fire boss
example given, the facts suggest that the idling is necessary for and part of normal mining operations.
For each prescribed burn, the landowner or someone with burning experience should serve as the
fire boss
.
The
fire boss
shut off the water feeding the area and went to get a pump or a different pump.
Another miner, who was a
fire boss
, he discovered one of the fires.