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OBSERVATEUR TOUR [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A lookout man stationed in a tower.

OBS

According to Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products, «towerman» is used in North America.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Incendies de végétation
CONT

Une fumée peut être localisée avec une bonne précision par un observateur de tour. Pour cela, il faut que l'incendie se situe à l'intérieur du champ de visibilité directe de la tour, sans être trop éloigné.

OBS

S'assurer régulièrement que tous les guetteurs des tours d'observation sont en devoir.

Spanish

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