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EMERGENCY APPARATUS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Diving (Naval Forces)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- safety diver
1, record 1, English, safety%20diver
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- standby diver 2, record 1, English, standby%20diver
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The safety diver is responsible for the safety of all the divers on [the] dive rotation. This person must be able to don their SCUBA [self-contained underwater breathing apparatus] equipment and enter the water in one minute once an emergency situation has been declared by the divemaster in charge. The duties of the safety diver include helping divers into their gear and then assisting them into the water. 3, record 1, English, - safety%20diver
Record 1, Key term(s)
- stand-by diver
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Plongée (Forces navales)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plongeur de sécurité
1, record 1, French, plongeur%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plongeuse de sécurité 2, record 1, French, plongeuse%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- plongeur de soutien 3, record 1, French, plongeur%20de%20soutien
correct, masculine noun
- plongeuse de soutien 4, record 1, French, plongeuse%20de%20soutien
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Air Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- emergency underwater breathing apparatus
1, record 2, English, emergency%20underwater%20breathing%20apparatus
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EUBA 1, record 2, English, EUBA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A self-contained supplemental air supply that is designed to prolong the breathing capability of a passenger or a crew member during the evacuation of [an aircraft] that has overturned or is sinking after a ditching. 2, record 2, English, - emergency%20underwater%20breathing%20apparatus
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dispositif respiratoire submersible de secours
1, record 2, French, dispositif%20respiratoire%20submersible%20de%20secours
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EUBA 1, record 2, French, EUBA
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif autonome d’alimentation en air d’appoint qui est conçu pour prolonger la capacité respiratoire d’un passager ou d’un membre d’équipage lors de l’évacuation d’un [aéronef] qui s’est renversé ou qui sombre après un amerrissage forcé. 1, record 2, French, - dispositif%20respiratoire%20submersible%20de%20secours
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Services
- Fire-Fighting Techniques
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- turn-out time
1, record 3, English, turn%2Dout%20time
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- turnout time 2, record 3, English, turnout%20time
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The time between the moment a fire suppression unit is notified of a fire and the time it leaves the fire station. 3, record 3, English, - turn%2Dout%20time
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Response time for fire apparatus is composed of three basic components : dispatch time, turn-out time, and drive-time. Dispatch time is the amount of time consumed by dispatchers to determine the nature and location of the emergency as well as the time required to notify fire companies. Turn-out time refers to the period of time from fire company notification until they begin driving to the incident location. The final time, drive-time, is the period of time required to drive to the incident scene. Dispatch time and turn-out time are independent of fire station location. 1, record 3, English, - turn%2Dout%20time
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Service d'incendie
- Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- durée de la sortie
1, record 3, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20sortie
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- délai de sortie 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9lai%20de%20sortie
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Temps qui s'écoule entre l'alarme et le départ des secours (sortie des véhicules) vers le lieu d'un sinistre. 2, record 3, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20sortie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios de lucha contra incendios
- Maniobras de intervención (incendios)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- duración de la salida
1, record 3, Spanish, duraci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20salida
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Publications
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Use of helicopter emergency underwater breathing apparatus
1, record 4, English, Use%20of%20helicopter%20emergency%20underwater%20breathing%20apparatus
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAGS (Standardization Agreements) are NATO publications used by the Department of National Defence as works of reference. 2, record 4, English, - Use%20of%20helicopter%20emergency%20underwater%20breathing%20apparatus
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
STANAG 7078: NATO standardization agreement code. 2, record 4, English, - Use%20of%20helicopter%20emergency%20underwater%20breathing%20apparatus
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres des publications de l'OTAN
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Emploi sur les hélicoptères d'un appareil secours pour respirer sous l'eau
1, record 4, French, Emploi%20sur%20les%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res%20d%27un%20appareil%20secours%20pour%20respirer%20sous%20l%27eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
STANAG 7078 : code d'accord de normalisation de l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - Emploi%20sur%20les%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res%20d%27un%20appareil%20secours%20pour%20respirer%20sous%20l%27eau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pressurized aeroplane
1, record 5, English, pressurized%20aeroplane
correct, Great Britain, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pressurized airplane 2, record 5, English, pressurized%20airplane
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pressurized aeroplanes intended to be operated at high altitudes should carry emergency oxygen storage and dispensing apparatus for flight crew use. 3, record 5, English, - pressurized%20aeroplane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pressurized: The increase of air pressure in the cabin of an aircraft in flight to make breathing comfortable at high altitudes. 4, record 5, English, - pressurized%20aeroplane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pressurized aeroplane: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 5, English, - pressurized%20aeroplane
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- avion à pression rétablie
1, record 5, French, avion%20%C3%A0%20pression%20r%C3%A9tablie
masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- avion pressurisé 2, record 5, French, avion%20pressuris%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avions pressurisés. Il est recommandé que les membres de l'équipage de conduite des avions destinés à être utilisés à haute altitude disposent de réservoirs d'oxygène et d'inhalateurs. 2, record 5, French, - avion%20%C3%A0%20pression%20r%C3%A9tablie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avion à pression rétablie : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - avion%20%C3%A0%20pression%20r%C3%A9tablie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-12-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- full credit
1, record 6, English, full%20credit
noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fire apparatus is tested regularly to ensure that it will perform properly under emergency conditions. An organized system of apparatus testing and regular maintenance is the best assurance that apparatus will perform within its design limitations. The insurance industry requires that apparatus be tested in order to receive full grading schedule credit. 2, record 6, English, - full%20credit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- nombre maximum de points
1, record 6, French, nombre%20maximum%20de%20points
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- nombre maximum de points de crédit 2, record 6, French, nombre%20maximum%20de%20points%20de%20cr%C3%A9dit
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tableau de classement [est] utilisé par les ingénieurs d'un syndicat de sociétés d'assurance pour classer les collectivités locales suivant l'importance des moyens de défense dont elles disposent en cas de sinistre : ressources en eau, corps de pompiers, avertisseurs d'incendie, etc. L'absence ou l'insuffisance de ces différents moyens de protection se traduit par l'enlèvement de points pour manquement. 1, record 6, French, - nombre%20maximum%20de%20points
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nombre maximum de points de crédit pour l'établissement des classements d'assurance. 2, record 6, French, - nombre%20maximum%20de%20points
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fire appliance
1, record 7, English, fire%20appliance
correct, Great Britain, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- fire apparatus 2, record 7, English, fire%20apparatus
correct, United States, standardized
- fire fighting apparatus 3, record 7, English, fire%20fighting%20apparatus
correct
- apparatus 4, record 7, English, apparatus
correct, see observation
- appliance 5, record 7, English, appliance
correct, see observation, Great Britain
- fire fighting appliance 6, record 7, English, fire%20fighting%20appliance
correct, proposal, Great Britain
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehicle used or equipped for fire fighting and/or rescue purposes. 1, record 7, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Apparatus : A self-propelled fire vehicle including tank trucks, ladder, trucks, pumpers, crash and rescue vehicles, etc. used to transport personnel and equipment to fires or other emergency incidents. 5, record 7, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appliance: In British usage "appliance" is synonymous with American "apparatus." 5, record 7, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Apparatus: Vehicles not equipped for firefighting are usually called auxiliary vehicles rather than apparatus. 5, record 7, English, - fire%20appliance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Fire apparatus, fire appliance: Terms and definition (a) standardized by ISO. 6, record 7, English, - fire%20appliance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- engin d'incendie
1, record 7, French, engin%20d%27incendie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- engin d'extinction 2, record 7, French, engin%20d%27extinction
correct, masculine noun
- engin de lutte 2, record 7, French, engin%20de%20lutte
correct, masculine noun
- engin de lutte contre l'incendie 2, record 7, French, engin%20de%20lutte%20contre%20l%27incendie
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin utilisé pour les opérations de lutte contre l'incendie et/ou de sauvetage. 3, record 7, French, - engin%20d%27incendie
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Matériel automobile d'incendie, comme les autopompes, échelles aériennes, etc. 2, record 7, French, - engin%20d%27incendie
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Engin d'incendie : Terme et définition (a) normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 7, French, - engin%20d%27incendie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-04-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- self-rescuer
1, record 8, English, self%2Drescuer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- self-rescue respirator 2, record 8, English, self%2Drescue%20respirator
- self-rescuer respirator 3, record 8, English, self%2Drescuer%20respirator
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a pocket-size respirator for emergency use that protects the wearer for a period of about one-half hour against atmospheres containing carbon monoxide gas (as in a contaminated mine). 4, record 8, English, - self%2Drescuer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] Drager Oxygen Self-Rescuer... [is] an emergency escape apparatus that enables user to escape immediately from danger zone if lack of oxygen or presence of poisonous gases is encountered. 5, record 8, English, - self%2Drescuer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "respirator", "breathing apparatus", "respiratory protection device", "breathing mask", and "gas mask". 6, record 8, English, - self%2Drescuer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- appareil autosauveteur
1, record 8, French, appareil%20autosauveteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- appareil d'auto-sauvetage 2, record 8, French, appareil%20d%27auto%2Dsauvetage
masculine noun
- respirateur de secours automatique 3, record 8, French, respirateur%20de%20secours%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-06-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- emergency apparatus 1, record 9, English, emergency%20apparatus
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- reserve apparatus 1, record 9, English, reserve%20apparatus
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- appareil de secours
1, record 9, French, appareil%20de%20secours
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-03-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- emergency multiple person rescue apparatus
1, record 10, English, emergency%20multiple%20person%20rescue%20apparatus
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- EMPRA 2, record 10, English, EMPRA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- appareil de sauvetage de personnes
1, record 10, French, appareil%20de%20sauvetage%20de%20personnes
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- dispositif collectif de sauvetage 2, record 10, French, dispositif%20collectif%20de%20sauvetage
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filet pliant maintenu ouvert au moyen d'un cerceau, à fond rigide, conçu pour être suspendu au crochet ou à l'élingue d'un hélicoptère ou à la flèche d'une grue de navire et servant à récupérer un homme tombé à la mer ou à rescaper les passagers d'une embarcation de sauvetage. Le modèle utilisé dans le secteur offshore peut recevoir 20 personnes et pèse un peu plus de 230 kg. 2, record 10, French, - appareil%20de%20sauvetage%20de%20personnes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- emergency escape apparatus
1, record 11, English, emergency%20escape%20apparatus
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- appareil d'évacuation d'urgence
1, record 11, French, appareil%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un appareil d'évacuation d'urgence (...) permet à l'utilisateur de s'échapper immédiatement d'une zone dangereuse en cas de déficience d'oxygène ou de présence d'un gaz toxique. 1, record 11, French, - appareil%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27urgence
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les appareils de protection respiratoire peuvent être conçus spécifiquement à seules fins d'évacuation. 2, record 11, French, - appareil%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27urgence
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- oxygen self-rescuer
1, record 12, English, oxygen%20self%2Drescuer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drager Oxygen Self-Rescuer ... providing respiratory protection for 45 or 30 minutes. 1, record 12, English, - oxygen%20self%2Drescuer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[The] Drager Oxygen Self-Rescuer... [is] an emergency escape apparatus that enables user to escape immediately from danger zone if lack of oxygen or presence of poisonous gases is encountered. 1, record 12, English, - oxygen%20self%2Drescuer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- appareil autosauveteur à oxygène
1, record 12, French, appareil%20autosauveteur%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- appareil d'auto-sauvetage à distribution d'oxygène 2, record 12, French, appareil%20d%27auto%2Dsauvetage%20%C3%A0%20distribution%20d%27oxyg%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- appareil d'auto-sauvetage à oxygène 2, record 12, French, appareil%20d%27auto%2Dsauvetage%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition à partir du terme "appareil autosauveteur à filtre", dans la norme AFNOR S76-002. 1, record 12, French, - appareil%20autosauveteur%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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