Fire sand bucket — A fire sand bucket or fire bucket is a bucket filled with sand which is used to put out fires. They are often kept next to ovens, barbecues, and other areas where fires can occur. They are also commanly found in hyperbaric chambers. Because oil… … 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 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 extinguisher — Extinguisher redirects here. Extinguisher may also refer to a candle snuffer. A stored pressure fire extinguisher … Wikipedia
fire engine — a vehicle equipped for firefighting, now usually a motor truck having a motor driven pump for shooting water or chemical solutions at high pressure. Also called fire truck. [1670 80] * * * also called Fire Truck, mobile (nowadays self… … Universalium
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New York City Fire Department — Fire Department of New York Motto: New … 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
History of Houston Fire Department — The History of The Houston Fire Department starts at about the same time that The Allen (Augustus and John Kirby Allen) brothers founded Houston, the population quickly grew and the need for a fire department became necessary… … Wikipedia
Mount Carmel forest fire (2010) — Not to be confused with Mount Carmel forest fire (1989). Mount Carmel forest fire The fire in its early stages (looking west) Location Mount Carmel, Israel … Wikipedia
German fire services — The Feuerwehr is a number of German fire departments. The responsible body for operating and equipping fire departments are the German communities ( Gemeinden ) and cities ( Städte ). By law, they are required to operate a fire fighting force… … Wikipedia