- fire-extinguishing services
- fire department
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
fire-extinguishing services
Look at other dictionaries:
Fire fighting in Finland — is regulated by the Ministry of the Interior . Municipalities in Finland can choose whether the fire and rescue services are provided by a professional fire brigade, a half ordinary fire brigade or a voluntary fire brigade. Half ordinary and… … Wikipedia
Fire apparatus — A fire apparatus, fire engine, fire truck, or fire appliance is a vehicle designed to assist in fighting fires, by transporting firefighters to the scene, and providing them with access, water or other equipment. In some areas, the terms fire… … Wikipedia
Fire — For other uses, see Fire (disambiguation). An outdoor fire using wood, termed a bonfire … Wikipedia
Fire hydrant — in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA A fire hydrant (also known colloquially as a fire plug in the United States or as a johnny pump in New York City, because the firemen of the late 19th century were called Johnnies[ … Wikipedia
Fire protection — is the study and practice of mitigating the unwanted effects of fires [NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, pg. 2 19] . It involves the study of the behaviour, compartmentalisation, suppression and investigation of fire and its related emergencies, as… … Wikipedia
fire fighting — activity directed at limiting the spread of fire and extinguishing it, particularly as performed by members of organizations (fire services or fire departments) trained for the purpose. When it is possible, fire fighters rescue persons… … Universalium
Airport Rescue and Firefighting Services in the United Kingdom — The provision of Rescue and Firefighting Services at all airports and aerodromes in the United Kingdom is a requirement under both British Law and the International Civil Aviation Organization. In the UK Airport Fire Services are usually referred … Wikipedia
Glossary of wildland fire terms — The following is a glossary of wildland fire terms. Except where noted, terms are taken from a 1998 Fireline Handbook transcribed for a Conflict 21 counter terrorism studies website by the Air National Guard. [… … Wikipedia
Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue — InfoboxFireDepartment name = City of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department motto = Saving Life and Property established = 1912 staffing = Career strength = 454 stations = 11 engines = 12 trucks = 3 EMSunits = 13 per shift = 80… … Wikipedia
ADT Security Services — Infobox Company company name = ADT Fire Security. company company type = Security Detection and Prevention foundation = 1874, acquired by Tyco 1997 location = Boca Raton, Florida industry = Fire detection, Fire suppression, Security systems,… … Wikipedia
