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Light machine gun Soviet Union: RPD [1] 7.62×39mm: Squad automatic weapon Soviet Union: RPK [1] 7.62×39mm: Squad automatic weapon Soviet Union: PKM [6] 7.62×54mmR: General-purpose machine gun Soviet Union: KPV: 14.5×114mm: Heavy machine gun Soviet Union: DShK [1] 12.7×108mm: Heavy machine gun Soviet Union: M2 Browning [1].50 BMG: Heavy ...
A thermal imaging camera (colloquially known as a TIC) is a type of the thermographic camera used in firefighting. By rendering infrared radiation as visible light , such cameras allow firefighters to see areas of heat through smoke, darkness, or heat-permeable barriers.
The International Institute for Strategic Studies estimated in the Military Balance 2009 that the army comprised 4 Military Regional Commands; (Northern (HQ Mekele. [10]), Western, Central, and Eastern) each acting as corps HQ, [ 11 ] there also being a Support Command and a strategic reserve of four divisions and six specialist brigades ...
The dispatch code for a Firefighter Type 2 is FFT2. The second rating is Firefighter Type 1. The Firefighter 1 rating requires advanced courses in wildland firefighting as well as acceptable performance as a FFT2. Firefighter Type 1 is considered to be a senior and seasoned wildland Firefighter. The dispatch code for Firefighter Type 1 is FFT1.
The manufacturing of modern weaponry in Ethiopia was started in the 19th century during the era of Emperor Tewodros II. Historical records show Emperor Tewodros built a huge mortar called Sebastopol in 1868, in Begemder (or Gondar) province at a village named Gafat, and took it to the mountain of Maqdala .
Airport crash tenders offer relatively good acceleration for their size and weight, are able to negotiate rough terrain outside the airport area, carry large capacities of water and fire fighting foam, are fitted with powerful high-capacity pumps and water/foam cannons, and are capable of delivering firefighting media over long distances. They ...
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.
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