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  2. Optical beam smoke detector - Wikipedia

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    An optical beam smoke detector is a device that uses a projected beam of light to detect smoke across large areas, [1] typically as an indicator of fire. [2] They are used to detect fires in buildings where standard point smoke detectors would either be uneconomical [ 3 ] or restricted for use by the height of the building.

  3. Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout - Wikipedia

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    MQ-8C Fire Scout on display at the 2015 Australian International Airshow. On 3 May 2010, Northrop Grumman announced plans to fly a Bell 407 helicopter modified with autonomous controls from the MQ-8B. Named Fire-X, it was to demonstrate an unmanned cargo resupply capability to the US Navy. [4]

  4. Fireproofing - Wikipedia

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    Fireproofing is rendering something (structures, materials, etc.) resistant to fire, or incombustible; or material for use in making anything fire-proof. [1] It is a passive fire protection measure. "Fireproof" or "fireproofing" can be used as a noun, verb or adjective; it may be hyphenated ("fire-proof").

  5. Passive fire protection - Wikipedia

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    Fire-resistance rated wall assembly with fire door, cable tray penetration and intumescent cable coating. Passive fire protection (PFP) is components or systems of a building or structure that slows or impedes the spread of the effects of fire or smoke without system activation, and usually without movement. [1]

  6. What's The Difference Between Roasting And Baking? - AOL

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    You can roast potatoes or you can bake them. Same with chicken.Vegetables too to some extent, although the jury seems in on the superiority of roasted root vegetables with their crispy ...

  7. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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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.

  8. US FDA proposes standardized testing to detect asbestos in ...

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    In its proposed rule, the FDA would require manufacturers to test a sample of each batch of a talc-containing cosmetic product for asbestos by using methods such as polarized light and ...

  9. Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout - Wikipedia

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    The Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout is an unmanned autonomous helicopter developed by Northrop Grumman for use by the United States Armed Forces. [3] The Fire Scout is designed to provide reconnaissance, situational awareness , aerial fire support and precision targeting support for ground, air and sea forces.