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WATER-BASED AGENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
CONT

Class A fires involve ordinary combustibles such as textiles, paper, plastics, rubber, and wood. These fuels can be easily extinguished with water, water-based agents such as foam, or dry chemicals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
CONT

Les feux de classe A concernant les matières combustibles ordinaires, notamment le bois, les tissus, le papier, le caoutchouc et les plastiques. On peut facilement éteindre ces feux avec de l'eau, des agents à base d'eau, comme la mousse, et des poudres chimiques.

Spanish

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