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Record 1 1998-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
DEF

A method of fire suppression in which a fireline is constructed parallel to a fire edge and sufficiently ahead of it to permit men and equipment to work safely.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
DEF

Méthode de lutte contre les incendies forestiers consistant à construire une ligne d'arrêt parallèle à la bordure du feu et suffisamment éloignée de celle-ci pour permettre aux équipes d'intervention de travailler en sûreté.

Spanish

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