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2. Osborne Fire Finder - Wikipedia

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   The forerunner to the device was invented around 1840 by Sir Francis Ronalds to help combat fire in London – he also named his innovation the "Fire Finder". Ronalds's fire finder comprised a theodolite atop a watchtower. Bearings and vertical angles from the horizon to surrounding features were recorded either on a surrounding cylinder in the ...

3. List of the United States Army fire control and sighting ...

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   This is a list of United States Army fire control, and sighting material by supply catalog designation, or Standard Nomenclature List (SNL) group "F".The United States Army Ordnance Corps Supply Catalog used an alpha-numeric nomenclature system from about the mid-1920s to about 1958.

4. Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association - Wikipedia

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   Founded in 1930, the Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association is an international, non-profit trade association dedicated to manufacturing commercial fire protection equipment to serve as the first line of defense against fire in its early stages. The association centers its efforts around the premise that safety to life is best achieved ...

5. Here’s Where You Should Store Your Fire Extinguisher ... - AOL

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   Consult the NFPA to understand the different classes of fire extinguishers to ensure your home is outfitted with the proper fire safety equipment. 5. Monitor fire extinguishers to ensure they stay ...

6. List of New Jersey Forest Fire Service fire towers - Wikipedia

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   From these fire towers, using an instrument called the Osborne Fire Finder, or an alidade, and topographical maps, trained fire observers are able to spot and triangulate the location of possible wildfires. After ascertaining the location, the observer will file a "smoke report" which will be investigated and appropriate action taken by a local ...

7. Category:Firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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   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