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OPEN WATER SUPPLY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting Services
- Water Collection (Water supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- open water supply
1, record 1, English, open%20water%20supply
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Natural or artificial water points (as rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.) from where it is possible to draw water for firefighting purposes. 2, record 1, English, - open%20water%20supply
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Research shows that in the event of a fire people living in rural areas face a higher risk of fatality and losing property than their urban counterparts ... The following points need to be considered in order to limit the chance of fire and reduce the possible loss should a fire break out: Make sure your property is identifiable. Rural numbering is invaluable to assist in a quick response by emergency vehicles ... Ensure you have adequate water supply close by for firefighting purposes. Signpost your water supplies just in case they're needed to extinguish your neighbour's fire. Make sure portable pumps can be located within 7 meters of an open water supply. 1, record 1, English, - open%20water%20supply
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Service d'incendie
- Captage des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point d'eau non aménagé
1, record 1, French, point%20d%27eau%20non%20am%C3%A9nag%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sources d'eau naturelles ou artificielles à l'air libre, tels étangs, lacs, rivières, etc. d'où l'eau peut être puisée directement à des fins de lutte contre les incendies. 1, record 1, French, - point%20d%27eau%20non%20am%C3%A9nag%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios de lucha contra incendios
- Captación de agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- puesto abierto de agua
1, record 1, Spanish, puesto%20abierto%20de%20agua
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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