5 Terms
Home > Industry/Domain > Fire safety > Fire fighting
Fire fighting
The organized efforts employing methodology, personnel, and apparatus to extinguish or to confine fire.
Industry: Fire safety
Add a new termContributors in Fire fighting
Fire fighting
taxpayer
Fire safety; Fire fighting
1 to 2 story store, or place of business, usually with a residence attached: auto repair, supermarket, tailor, etc.
company officer
Fire safety; Fire fighting
A fire officer, typically a lieutenant or captain, who leads a team of two or more firefighters in a tactical company.
initial attack
Fire safety; Fire fighting
First point of attack on a fire where hose lines or fuel separation are used to prevent further extension of the fire.
fire line
Fire safety; Fire fighting
A boundary of a fire scene established for public safety and to identify the area in which firefighters may be working.
on-call
Fire safety; Fire fighting
Personnel who can be summoned (and paid) when necessary to respond to an incident; a type of "volunteer" fire department.
hazmat
Fire safety; Fire fighting
Hazardous materials, including solids, liquids, or gases that may cause injury, death, or damage if released or triggered.
pyrolysis
Fire safety; Fire fighting
Process of converting a solid substance to combustible fumes by raising its temperature.
Featured User
Featured blossaries
Geronimo
0
Terms
1
Blossaries
0
Followers
Scariest Halloween-themed Events
Category: Entertainment 3 9 Terms
9 Terms