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EXTRA ALARM [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Services
DEF

A second alarm, calling for top ranking officers, additional equipment, and assignment of companies to protect areas normally covered by those engaged in the first alarm fire.

DEF

Message from the fire ground initiating the dispatch of additional appliances, equipment or personnel to a fire or other emergency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Service d'incendie
DEF

Toute alerte subséquente à la première, appelant sur les lieux de l'incendie des officiers de grade plus élevé ainsi que du matériel supplémentaire et assurant l'affectation de compagnies pour la protection de zones normalement protégées par celles ayant répondu aux alertes précédentes.

DEF

Message émanant des lieux du sinistre demandant un envoi supplémentaire d'engins, d'équipements ou de personnels.

OBS

Une demande d'unité spéciale n'est généralement pas considérée comme une demande de renforts.

Spanish

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