Prevention & protection

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Compound gauge

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A gauge that indicates pressure both above and below atmospheric pressure.

A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land by either (1) the overflow of inland or tidal waters, or (2) the rapid accumulation of surface waters from any ...

Mesh-type philtre

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A general purpose air philtre not listed for or intended for grease applications.

Region

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A geographic area that includes the local and neighbouring jurisdiction for an EMS agency.

Remote area

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A geographic area that requires a travel distance of at least 8 miles to provide emergency services.

Camp

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A geographical site, within the general incident area, separate from the base, equipped and staffed to provide food, water, and sanitary services to incident personnel.