10 Firefighters terms that could be really useful for my future job. terms
HI, I'm Esther, I spent three years in socials sciences where I got my diploma. Now, I'm in accounting and management technique for my fourth year. During all those years, I realized I would prefer to study to become a firefighter. In one of my classes, I need to make a glossary relate to my field of study. First of all, the glossary includes ten terms. It will help clarify the meaning of word and enrich my vocabulary. Second of all, to find the different word, I think about the words in French I could use in my future job. Third of all, I did some research on the web to find definition. The definition I used were mostly on the websites of different fire stations. Finally, I think it is a pretty good exercise to do beauce it could be a really useful tool for our future job. In the next few years, I will have to use those new words relate with my field of study to communicate with my partner.
defibrillator
noun
Defibrillators are devices that apply an electric charge or current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat.
Example: Jack can you give me the defibrillator, his heart stop beating I need to resuscitate him.
en: défibrillateur
evacuate
verb
A term used to describe removing occupants (civilians) from a building or occupancy.
Example: Today, a fire alarm start ringing in the school so every student had to evacuate.
en: évacuer
extinguisher
noun
A handheld active fire protection device usually filled with a dry or wet chemical used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergencies.
Example: Every house must have a fire extinguisher to ensure safety in case of an emergency.
en: extincteur
extrication
noun
Removal of a trapped victim such as a vehicle extrication, confined space rescue, or trench rescue; sometimes using hydraulic spreader, Jaws of Life, or other technical equipment.
Example: An accident victim was trapped in his vehicle. Extrication had to be used.
en: désincarcération
fire hydrant
noun
A pipe usually in the street that provides water especially for putting out fires.
Example: The firefighter needs to put out a fire and the used the fire hydrant to spread water.
en: borne fontaine
ignite
verb
Catch fire or to cause catch fire.
Example: It only takes a little fire sparkle to ignite a big fire that could spread further.
en: s'enflammer
jaws of life
noun
A hydraulic apparatus used to pry apart the wreckage of crashed vehicles in order to free people trapped inside.
Example: Yesterday, we had to use the jaws of life to open the vehicle door and take the victim out.
en: pince de désincarcération
oxidizer
noun
A hazardous material containing oxygen that can combine with adjacent fuel to start or feed a fire.
Example: In a fire, oxygen is one of the oxidizers.
en: oxydant
respirator
noun
Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves, without objects or gases carrying it along. Radiated heat goes out in all directions, unnoticed until it strikes an object.
Example: Make sure the respirator is tight to your face so the smoke won't be able to end up in your mask.
en: masque respiratoire
withdraw
verb
Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.
Example: Firefighters may have to withdraw dangerous objects before entering the burning house.
