Glossary of firefighting equipment
The equipment of the fire is specially manufactured for the high demands of the fire service equipment and tools. It is placed in most cases, with fire engines to the operation site or worn by fire fighters there.
In simple terms, the fire safety equipment in fire-fighting equipment, equipment for technical assistance and the personal equipment of fire fighters divide.
Fire fighting equipment
Must build a fire water supply in most cases to perform a Fight fire with extinguishers firefighters. Special pumps deliver the extinguishing agent through previously laid hoses to the fire. There, the extinguishing water is discharged through nozzles and fought the fire. For use in fire smoke the fire brigade used self contained breathing apparatus.
Equipment for Technical Assistance
- Portable ladders
- Rescue blankets and cushions
- Hydraulic rescue equipment such as spreader, cutting unit and cylinder
- Oil binder, hazardous material pumps special collection container to protect the environment
Requirements
Firefighting equipment must meet stringent requirements:
- Mechanical robustness
- Temperature resistance
- Protection against dust, dirt and moisture