a tool typically used for chopping wood, usually a steel blade attached at a right angle to a wooden handle
Example: I started swinging the axe at the lumps of driftwood
en: hache
bunker
nouns
the protective clothing worn by firefighters, also known as turnout gear
Example: I wear my bunker, so I don't get burn
en: bunker
captain
nouns
the head of a precinct's fire department.
Example: the captain told us to go inside the building.
en: capitaine
emergency
noun
a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
Example: firefighters were called, there was an emergency
en: urgence
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: I used the extinguisher to put down the fire
en: extincteur
fire house
nouns
a building that houses firefighting equipment and personnel
Example: "One night, thousands of us walked to our neighborhood firehouse with candles in our hands, babies in backpacks, and kids in strollers".
en: caserne
fire hydrant
noun
A fire hydrant is a vertical pipe that provides water to firefighters to extinguish fires
Example: water is coming out of the fire hydrant.
en: borne incendie
fire service
nouns
an organization in charge of preventing and fighting fires.
Example: the fire service counts over 200 firefighters
en: service incendie
fire siren
nouns
a loud, high-pitched noise that alerts people of a fire emergency
Example: the fire sirens were loud and woke me up.
en: sirène incendie
first responder
adjective, noun
someone designated or trained to respond to an emergency
Example: the lifeguards are trained as first responders
en: premier répondant
gloves
nouns
a covering for the hand worn for protection against cold or dirt and typically having separate parts for each finger and the thumb
Example: I wear gloves to protect my hands from the fire.
en: gants
halligan
noun
A halligan is a multipurpose tool used by firefighters to pry, twist, punch, or strike
Example: I used the halligan to enter the building
en: halligan
helmet
noun
a hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, firefighters, motorcyclists, athletes, and others.
Example: The standard defensive equipment was made up of the HELMET and shield
en: casque
ladder
noun
a structure consisting of a series of bars or steps between two upright lengths of wood, metal, or rope, used for climbing up or down something
Example: we need to get rid of the rope LADDER and build a substantial staircase', in order to allow working class children to attend higher-achieving Universities.
en: échelle
ladder truck
nouns
a fire truck that carries ladders and other equipment to fight fires and perform rescues
Example: the ladder truck deploys his ladder over the building.
en: camion échelle
pipe
noun
a tube of metal, plastic, or other material used to convey water, gas, oil, or other fluid substances
Example: The author also indicates that the innovation approach needs investments not only in the research that generates knowledge, "but in the quality and effectiveness of the PIPE, and in the processes, mechanisms and institutions that will use the knowledge once it emerges".
en: tuyau
protocols
noun
the official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
Example: protocol forbids the prince from making any public statement in his defense
en: protocoles
smoke
noun
a visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance
Example: There was smoke coming out of the building
en: fumée
Truck
Nouns
a large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or troops.
en: Camion
water jet
noun
a stream of water that is forced through a small opening
Example: the water jet was strong, and it helped to put down the fire
