Wildland fire engine — A wildland fire engine is a type of fire apparatus designed to combat fires in areas unreachable to conventional engines. These fire engines are equipped with four wheel drive, rugged suspension and high wheel clearance for mountainous, dirt road … Wikipedia
Wildland fire suppression — refers to the firefighting tactics used to suppress wildfires. Wildland firefighting requires different techniques, equipment, and training from the normal structure fire fighting found in populated areas. Working in conjunction with specially… … 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
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 flapper (tool) — A flapper is a wildland firefighting tool also called a swatter or a beater. It is designed for extinguishing minor fires in rural areas such as heaths. A flapper is built with a long handle and a series of lamellas which allows firefighters to… … Wikipedia
Airport crash tender — FLF Panther airport crash tender in Germany. An airport crash tender (known in some countries as an airport fire appliance) is a specialised fire engine designed for use at aerodromes and airports in aircraft accidents. Airport Crash Tenders are… … Wikipedia
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service — Infobox UK Fire and Rescue name= Surrey Fire and Rescue Service area= Surrey start= 1 April 1948 population= 1,067,200 size= 1,663 km² staff= 1,000+ BM= Steve Myers stations= 24 HQ= Reigate FA= Surrey County Council web=… … Wikipedia
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service — Infobox UK Fire and Rescue name= West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service area= West Sussex start= population= 762,000 size= 383 / km² officers= 1,000+ title= Chief Officer head= divname= divno= stations= 28 HQ= Chichester web= The West Sussex Fire… … Wikipedia
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District — The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an autonomous Special District as defined under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Health and Safety Code, Section 13800, of the State of California. The District’s service area encompasses… … Wikipedia
Water tender — A water tender, also known as a tanker in some regions, is a specialized firefighting apparatus designed for the sole purpose of transporting water from a water source to a fire scene [Pelastusajoneuvojen yleisopas: säiliöauto. (A general guide… … Wikipedia
