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INDIRECT ATTACK [2 records]

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Record 1 2012-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
DEF

[An attack that involves] directing fire streams toward the ceiling of a room or building in order to generate a large amount of steam.

OBS

Converting the water to steam absorbs the heat of the fire and cools the area sufficiently for firefighters to safely enter and make a direct attack on the fire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
DEF

[Attaque qui] consiste à diriger les jets de lance vers le plafond d'une pièce ou d'un bâtiment afin de produire d'énormes quantités de vapeur.

OBS

Lorsque l'eau est convertie en vapeur, celle-ci absorbe la chaleur du feu et refroidit suffisamment l'espace pour permettre aux pompiers d'y pénétrer et d'effectuer une attaque directe sur le foyer.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fencing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escrime

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esgrima
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