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EMERGENCY TRUCK [2 records]

Record 1 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Protection of Life
DEF

Fire appliance which carries a wide range of special equipment for use at fires or other emergencies.

OBS

Emergency truck, emergency tender: terms and definition (c) standardized by ISO.

DEF

Rescue apparatus: a truck-type vehicle carrying various rescue tools and equipment , and sometimes a small boat.

OBS

Light rescue trucks may also double as ambulances. Heavy-duty rescue apparatus carries heavier equipment of a greater variety.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Sécurité des personnes
DEF

Véhicule spécialement conçu et équipé pour les opérations de dégagement et de premier secours aux asphyxiés de toute nature et [aux] victimes d'accidents de la circulation ou autres, et pour leur transport à l'hôpital.

DEF

Engin transporteur d'équipements spéciaux utilisables pour traiter les incendies et autres situations dangereuses.

OBS

Véhicule tous usages : terme et définition (c) normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Anti-pollution Measures
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures antipollution
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
OBS

Équipé du matériel de lutte antipollution. On s'en sert lors de déversements accidentels.

Spanish

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