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FIRE DRILL [2 records]

Record 1 2005-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Fire Prevention
DEF

A practice drill ... in the conduct and manner of exit in case of fire.

DEF

A practice evacuation of a building in the manner to be followed in case of fire or other emergency.

OBS

"Fire drill" also refers to a practice drill in extinguishing fires.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Prévention des incendies
CONT

Dans [tous] les [...] endroits où plus de cent personnes peuvent s'assembler, un exercice d'évacuation en cas d'incendie doit être fait au moins une fois par mois [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Protection of Life
  • Fire Prevention
DEF

A practice drill in extinguishing fires ....

DEF

A practice exercise by a fire service unit in firefighting procedures and the use of fire service equipment.

OBS

"Fire drill" also means "fire evacuation drill".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Prévention des incendies
CONT

[...] nous étions allés [...] visiter une caserne de pompiers et nous assistions à un exercice d'incendie... Tous ces jeunes pompiers en mettaient un coup pour éteindre un incendie imaginaire qui était censé envahir tous les immeubles environnants.

Spanish

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