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  2. Officials commended the driver for their handling of the situation — and of the 56,000-pound fire truck — saying that their actions likely prevented worse possible outcomes.

  3. Climate of Texas - Wikipedia

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    The highest temperature ever measured in Texas was 120 °F (48.9 °C), recorded on August 12, 1936 in Seymour, during the 1936 North American Heatwave, and again on June 28, 1994 in Monahans. The lowest temperature ever measured in Texas was −23 °F (−30.6 °C), recorded on February 8, 1933 in Seminole .

  4. Emergency service response codes - Wikipedia

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    Country Fire Authority There are two types of response for the Country Fire Authority which cover the outer Melbourne Area. These are similar to those used by Ambulance Victoria, minus the use of Code 2. Code 1: A time critical event with response requiring lights and siren. This usually is a known and going fire or a rescue incident.

  5. Emergency vehicle equipment - Wikipedia

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    A fire truck uses an air horn to alert cars of its presence. Air horn - These devices force compressed air from the vehicle's air brake system against a diaphragm, creating a loud noise. Air horns used on emergency vehicles usually have a distinctive tone so they can easily be distinguished from other large vehicles, commanding urgency.

  6. When will it start to cool down in Texas? Here is what the ...

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    Just because the pumpkin spice latte is almost available doesn't mean the Texas heat is going anywhere anytime soon. When will it start to cool down in Texas? Here is what the Farmer's Almanac says

  7. Adiabatic flame temperature - Wikipedia

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    The constant volume adiabatic flame temperature is the temperature that results from a complete combustion process that occurs without any work, heat transfer or changes in kinetic or potential energy. Its temperature is higher than in the constant pressure process because no energy is utilized to change the volume of the system (i.e., generate ...

  8. Medic reported KCFD fire truck driver as reckless months ...

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    A medic reported to KCFD officials that a fire truck driver accelerated to 70 mph on Broadway when it wasn’t necessary. Months later, the driver was in a deadly crash on that same street.

  9. Fire lane - Wikipedia

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    A fire lane on 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) in New York City.. A fire lane is a pavement reserved for fire and rescue services. [1] [2] Dedicated fire lanes primarily appear in urban areas where traffic jams may slow their passage, thus causing an unfavorable delay in responding to distress calls.