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BACK-DOWN METHOD [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting Techniques
CONT

The back-down method may be employed when an elevated object is near or within the area of a burning pool of liquid or an unignited liquid spill.

French

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

La méthode de ruissellement peut être utilisée lorsqu'un objet élevé se trouve à proximité d'une flaque de combustible enflammée ou d'un déversement de liquide non enflammé.

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