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2. Hydraulic calculation - Wikipedia

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   The hydraulic calculation procedure is defined in the applicable reference model codes such as that published by the US-based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), [2] or the EN 12845 standard, Fixed firefighting system – Automatic sprinkler systems – Design, installation and maintenance.

3. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   Elastomeric masks linked to backpack air tanks: self-contained breathing apparatus, worn by firefighters advancing with a firehose. There are two major application areas for SCBA: firefighting, and industrial use in confined spaces. [16] For SCBAs used in firefighting, manufacturers typically prioritize fire resistance and weight reduction over ...

4. K-factor (fire protection) - Wikipedia

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   In fire protection engineering, the K-factor formula is used to calculate the volumetric flow rate from a nozzle. Spray nozzles can for example be fire sprinklers or water mist nozzles, hose reel nozzles, water monitors and deluge fire system nozzles.

5. Water tender - Wikipedia

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   This kind of unit may have seats for up to six firefighters, a water tank of more than 2,900 U.S. gallons (2,400 imperial gallons; 11,000 liters), and basic equipment for firefighting and rescue. [6] This configuration may be found, for example, in rural areas, where a fire engine (with rescue equipment) and water tender are supported by a ...

6. Standpipe (firefighting) - Wikipedia

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   External access point for fire sprinkler and dry standpipe at a building in San Francisco, US Antique wet standpipe preserved at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. A standpipe or riser is a type of rigid water piping which is built into multi-story buildings in a vertical position, or into bridges in a horizontal position, to which fire hoses can be connected, allowing manual application of water ...

7. Fire fighting tank is designed to fight wildfires - AOL

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   This fire fighting tank can spray water from 200 feet away. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 ...

8. Scott Air-Pak SCBA - Wikipedia

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   This burst disk protects the user against a situation where the pressure in the bottle would increase with exposure to heat during a fire. It prevents unwanted failures somewhere else in the bottle. It is set to release at 7200 psi, or 400 °F. It is "tri-dimensional" in that, if it is activated, it would disperse the air from the bottle in ...

9. Fire pump - Wikipedia

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   The main standard that governs fire pump fixed-place installations in North America is the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection. [1] Fire pumps are powered most commonly by an electric motor or a diesel engine, or, occasionally a steam turbine.