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Fire prevention, protection and firefighting.

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fire department connection (FDC)

Fire safety; Fire fighting

Location in which pumping apparatus hooks to a buildings standpipe and or sprinkler system. Usually a 3" female connection.

fire safety code

Fire safety; Fire fighting

Regulations for fire prevention and safety involving flammables, explosives and other dangerous operations and occupancies.

master stream

Fire safety; Fire fighting

A large nozzle, either portable or fixed to a pumper, capable of throwing large amounts of water relatively long distances.

scene safety

Fire safety; Fire fighting

Steps taken at or near an emergency scene to reduce hazards and prevent further injuries to workers, victims or bystanders.

bail-out

Fire safety; Fire fighting

The act of completing a quick egress away from a fire room, on a ladder. This is done if flashover conditional are imminent.

flash point

Fire safety; Fire fighting

Lowest temperature at which a material will emit vapor combustible in air mixture. Higher than Flame point of same material.

engine

Fire safety; Fire fighting

A fire suppression vehicle that has a water pump and, typically, is designed to carry firehose and a limited supply of water.