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A short piece of fire hose, usually 10 to 20 feet (6.1 m) long, of large diameter, greater than 2.5 inches (64 mm) and as large as 6 inches (150 mm), used to move water from a fire hydrant to the fire engine, when the fire apparatus is parked close to the hydrant. Solid stream A fire-fighting water stream emitted from a smooth-bore nozzle.
Fire blanket; Fire brigade key; Fire bucket; Fire engine red; Fire extinguisher; Fire hose; Fire hose vacuum; Fire protection fluid; Fire proximity suit; Fire pump; Fire sprinkler; Fire sprinkler system; Fire suppression system; Firefighter's helmet; Fireman's pole; Fireman's switch; Foam path; Fog nozzle
This fire engine, used by the Toronto Fire Services, is an example of firefighting apparatus. A firefighting apparatus (North American English) [1] or firefighting appliance (UK English) [2] describes any vehicle that has been customized for use during firefighting operations. These vehicles are highly customized depending on their needs and ...
It also is the beginning of fire season in Southern California and other parts of the Southwest (although fire season seems to be a year-round event now). Fire season: Time to take inventory of ...
Smokejumpers for example require more protective equipment because of their method of delivery into the fire. Ordinarily, all firefighters regardless of assignment, require durable fire recommended eight inch (203 mm) minimum boots , gloves , Nomex pants and shirt (typically green pants and a yellow shirt), a hard hat (sometimes full brim ...
First computer-based fire control and command system used by the Philippine Army, installed on M-71 155mm towed howitzers, ATMOS 155mm self-propelled howitzers, M113A2 Armored Mortar Carriers, and 24 upgraded M113A2+ FSVs, IFVs, and APCs delivered by Elbit Systems.
6 AT-802A Fire Boss and 2 AT-802F in service. Beechcraft Super King Air United States Reconnaissance Reconnaissance aircraft 1 [11] 350ER variant in use. Used by General Directorate of Forest. Cessna Citation V United States Transport/Reconnaissance Transport aircraft 11 [12] Used by General Directorate of Forest. Cessna Citation III United States
A wildland fire engine or brush truck is a fire engine specifically designed to assist in fighting wildfires by transporting firefighters to the scene and providing them with access to the fire, along with water or other equipment. There are multiple types of wildfire apparatus which are used in different scenarios.