Hi, my name is Maalik. I am right now studying at Ahuntsic CEGEP on a springboard program, that means a program where there are only the basic classes. I would like to become a firefighter eventually and to do that, I would have to go to Montmorency College in a fire safety technique. This glossary has in his possession some words to help people understand more about the fire safety industry.
Axe
noun
A cutting tool that consists of a heavy edged head fixed to a handle with the edge parallel to the handle and that is used especially for felling trees and chopping and splitting wood.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ax
Example: none
fr: Hache
Boot
noun
A covering of leather, rubber, or the like, for the foot and all or part of the leg.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/boots
Example: none
fr: Botte
Drag Rescue Device
noun
The Drag Rescue Device is designed to be used by one firefighter to help drag a strickened firefighter to safety.
Example: none
fr: Dispositif de sauvetage
Extinguisher
noun
An instrument consisting of a cone-shaped cup attached to a handle or the end of a pole, for extinguishing a candle by momentarily closing off the burning wick from the air.
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Example: none
fr: Extincteur
Face mask
noun
A protective mask covering the nose and mouth or nose and eyes.
Example: When on bed was awake and responsive. had a nasal cannula and face mask supplying oxygen.
fr: Masque
Fire
noun
Combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke.
Example: This division consisted of substances made up of the four primary elements: earth, water, air and fire, of which, earth and water had a natural tendency to fall towards the centre.
Moreover, because air and fire did not seem to 'gravitate', and fire rose through the air, the complete model of the Earth looked like this: a sphere of earth, surrounded by a sphere of water, a sphere of air and finally a sphere of fire.
It was thought that the sphere of fire was the cause of the charred markings on the Moon [ref.2]
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fr: Feu
Fire alarm siren
noun
A device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire Someone set off the fire alarm.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20alarm
Example: none
fr: Sirène d'alarme incendie
Fire engine
noun
A vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment for fighting large fires.
Example: none
fr: Camion de pompier
Fire hose
noun
A large-diameter hose used in extinguishing fires.
Example: none
fr: Tuyau d'incendie
Fire hydrant
noun
A fire hydrant is a connection point by which firefighters can tap into a water supply. It is a component of active fire protection.
Example: none
fr: Bouche d'incendie
Fire station
noun
A facility where fire engines and other equipment of a fire department are housed.
Example: none
fr: Caserne de pompier
Fire-sprinkler
noun
A fire sprinkler or sprinkler head is the component of a fire sprinkler system that discharges water when the effects of a fire have been detected, such as when a predetermined temperature has been exceeded.
Example: none
fr: Arroseuse
Firefighter
noun
A person whose job is to extinguish fires.
Example: none
fr: Pompier
First aid-kit
noun
A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment that is used to give medical treatment.
Example: none
fr: Trousse de premiers secours
Gloves
noun
A covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb.
Example: Cattle handling There are four main areas in regard to health and safety management for the issue of cattle handling: Employment of a competent stocks person Enough staffing to give assistance when needed Providing the necessary physical handling equipment - crush, race, telescopic attachment Advising providing the required personal protective equipment - overalls, steel toecap boots, gloves Unlike with chemical storage, whereby spillage caused by a split bottle could be a manufacturing problem and is unavoidable, cattle handling requires knowledge and understanding of the animals together with common sense.
fr: Gants
Helmet
noun
A hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others.
Example: none
fr: Casque
Medical mannequin
noun
A model of the human body commonly in detachable pieces for exhibiting the parts and organs, their position, and relations. These manikins were developed for lifelike adult or juvenile victim handling, transportation & extrication training - and can be safely used in situations too hazardous or uncomfortable for human volunteers.
Example: none
fr: Mannequin médical
Rescue rope
noun
A subset of technical rescue that involves the use of rope, be it steel or cable rope, or more commonly used nylon, polyester, or other type of rope. ... Belaying is the act of protecting the climber, rescue professional, or subject in the event of a fall.
Example: none
SCBA
noun
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), sometimes referred to as a compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) or simply breathing apparatus (BA), is a device worn by rescue workers, firefighters, and others to provide breathable air in an immediately dangerous to life or health atmosphere (IDLH).
Example: none
fr: Appareil respiratoire isolant
Turnout gear
noun
Bunker gear or turnout gear, also known as a fire kit in the UK and Ireland, are terms used by many firefighters to refer to their personal protective equipment.
