Foreword

TCVN 9310-8:2012 is completely equivalent to ISO 8421-8:1990.

TCVN 9310-8:2012 is converted from TCXDVN 216:1998 (ISO 8421-4:1990) in accordance with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 69 of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations and Point a, Clause 1, Article 7 of the Government’s Decree No. 127/2007/ND-CP dated 01/8/2007 detailing the implementation of some articles of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations.

TCVN 9310 series under the general title “Fire protection – Vocabulary” includes the following parts:

– TCVN 9310-3:2012 (ISO 8421-3:1989) Part 3: Fire detection and alarm

– TCVN 9310-4-2012 (ISO 8421-4:1990) Part 4: Fire-fighting equipment

– TCVN 9310-8:2012 (ISO 8421-8:1990) Part 8: Terms specific to firefighting, rescue services and handling hazardous materials.

The ISO 8421 series, “Fire protection – Vocabulary”, also includes the following parts:

– ISO 8421-1:1987, Part 1: General terms and phenomena of fire.

– ISO 8421-2:1987, Part 2: Structural fire protection.

– ISO 8421-5:1988, Part 5: Smoke control.

– ISO 8421-6:1987, Part 6: Evacuation and means of escape.

– ISO 8421-7:1987, Part 7: Explosion detection and suppression means.

TCVN 9310-8:2012 is compiled by the Institute of Architecture, Urban and Rural Planning, proposed by the Ministry of Construction, appraised by the Directorate for Standards, Metrology and Quality, and announced by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

1. Scope

This standard provides terms specific to fire protection, rescue services and handling hazardous materials. The terms are arranged in English alphabetical order.

2. Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

TCVN 9310-3:2012 (ISO 8421-3:1989), ­Fire protection – Vocabulary – Part 3: Fire detection and alarm.

TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4:1990)[1], ­Fire protection – Vocabulary – Part 4: Fire-fighting equipment.

ISO 8421-1:1987, ­ Fire protection – Vocabulary – Part 1: General terms and phenomena of fire.

ISO 8421-2:1987, ­Fire protection – Vocabulary – Part 2: Structural fire protection.

ISO 8421-5:1988, Fire protection – Vocabulary – Part 5: Smoke control.

3. Terms and definitions

3.1. Organization, operational procedures, communications

3.1.1. Organization

3.1.1.1. Fire alarm

See 3.1.1, TCVN 9310-3:2012 (ISO 8421-3).

3.1.1.2. Attendance time

Time between receipt of a call reporting a fire or other emergency and arrival of the fire personnel and equipment at the scene.

3.1.1.3. Attendance card

See Pre-determined attendance (3.1.1.29).

3.1.1.4. Drill tower

A tower like building primarily intended for training firemen and drying hose.

3.1.1.5. Emergency call

Fire or other emergency call received by a fire brigade.

3.1.1.6. Emergency number

A special telephone number used to call an emergency service.

3.1.1.7. False alarm

An emergency call when no emergency exists.

NOTE: See also 3.1.1.8, 3.1.1.9 and 3.1.1.10.

3.1.1.8. Malicious false alarm

A false alarm turned in by a person who is aware that no emergency exists.

3.1.1.9. Good intent false alarm

A false alarm turned in by a person who believes in good faith that an emergency exists.

3.1.1.10. System malfunction false alarm

False alarm transmitted due to system equipment malfunction.

3.1.1.11. Fire call

See fire alarm (3.1.1.1)

3.1.1.12. Fire brigade

An organization comprising trained personnel provided with equipment for the purpose of dealing with fires and other emergencies.

3.1.1.13. Fire brigade remit

A general term for the duties of a fire brigade which may include rescues (possibly including first aid), fire-fighting, rescues and fire prevention.

3.1.1.14. Private fire brigade

A fire brigade organized and funded within an organization to provide fire protection for the personnel and property of that organization.

3.1.1.15. Public fire brigade

A fire brigade established by statute for performing firefighting, rescues, or other emergency duties and, in some cases, fire prevention within a community.

3.1.1.16. Works fire brigade

See private fire brigade (3.1.1.14).

3.1.1.17. Fire call

A fire alarm from a person speaking directly or by telephone to a fire control room, TCVN 9310-3:2012 (ISO 8421-3).

3.1.1.18. Fire department

See fire brigade (3.1.1.12).

3.1.1.19. Fireman

A member who actively participates in the duties of a fire brigade.

3.1.1.20. Professional fireman

A person whose principal occupation is firefighting.

3.1.1.21. Retained fireman

A person whose principal occupation is not firefighting but who is employed as a part-time fireman.

3.1.1.22. Part-time fireman

See retained fireman (3.1.1.20).

3.1.1.23. Volunteer fireman

See retained fireman (3.1.1.20).

3.1.1.24. Fire-engine house

A fire station not permanently manned (see fire station 3.1.1.25).

3.1.1.25. Fire station

A building housing fire brigade personnel, appliances and equipment (see fire-engine house 3.1.1.24).

3.1.1.26. First attendance

See pre-determined attendance (3.1.1.28).

3.1.1.27. Officer-in-charge

An officer in charge of a fire station, appliance or operations at the scene of a fire or other emergency.

3.1.1.28. Pre-determined attendance

The quantity and type of equipment pre-determined by a fire brigade to deal with the initial response to an emergency.

3.1.1.29. Pre-determined attendance card

A card giving details of a pre-determined attendance.

3.1.1.30. Turnout time

The period between receipt of a call reporting a fire or other emergency and the time the appliance leaves the fire station (see attendance time 3.1.1.2).

3.1.1.31. Response time

See attendance time (3.1.1.2).

3.1.1.32. Running card

See pre-determined attendance card (3.1.1.28).

3.1.1.33. Sliding pole

A fixed pole used by firemen for rapid descent from the upper floors of a fire station.

3.1.2. Operational procedures

3.1.2.1. Back burning

See counter fire (3.1.2.6)

3.1.2.2. Branch man

A fireman operating a branch.

3.1.2.3. Command post

See control unit (3.1.2.5)

3.1.2.4. Conflagration

A large, uncontrolled, moving fire involving a number of buildings or a wide area overcoming natural or man-made barriers (e.g. a road or a stream).

3.1.2.5. Control unit

A special unit established to command an operation at the scene of a major incident.

3.1.2.6. Counter fire

A controlled fire set to establish a fire break (3.1.2.10) in the path of an advancing conflagration, usually during a forest firefighting operation.

3.1.2.7. Damping down

The wetting down necessary after a fire has been extinguished to deal with smouldering, heated debris, etc.

3.1.2.8. Decontamination

The removal or neutralization to a safe level of chemical or other contamination hazardous to firemen.

3.1.2.9. Fire control area

A territorial area for which a fire brigade or fire station is responsible, see fire brigade remit (3.1.1.13).

3.1.2.10. Fire break

A gap created in the path of an advancing fire by counter burning or removal or wetting of combustible material.

3.1.2.11. Fire fighting

The appropriate action for the extinction of a fire.

3.1.2.12. Fire ground

The area in which fire-fighting operations are being conducted.

3.1.2.13. Fire prevention

Measures directed to avoiding the inception of fires and/or limiting the consequences (ISO 8421-1).

3.1.2.14. Jet fire fighting

See jet spray (3.1.2.16).

3.1.2.15. Jet spray fire fighting

See jet spray (3.1.2.16).

3.1.2.16. Jet spray

Extinguishing agent, usually water, ejecting from a nozzle in the form of a solid jet, spray or fog.

3.1.2.17. Jet spray, solid

Jet spray (3.1.2.16) ejecting water in a solid stream under pressure to give the maximum range of attack.

3.1.2.18. Nozzleman

See branch man (3.1.2.2).

3.1.2.19. Operational procedure

The appropriate deployment of personnel, appliances and equipment at a fire ground or at the scene of any emergency.

3.1.2.20. Pre-fire plan

A predetermined plan for the deployment of firefighting and rescuing activities at specific premises or locations.

3.1.2.21. Rescue

The process of taking appropriate measures to remove people from danger during firefighting and other emergency operations.

3.1.2.22. Resuscitation

The restoration of breathing and heart beat to a casualty.

3.1.2.23. Salvage

Taking appropriate measures to mitigate damage occurring during firefighting operations.

3.1.2.24. Ventilation

The creation of openings in a building to facilitate removal of smoke and hot gases during firefighting operations (ISO 8421-5).

3.1.2.25. Water fog

Water ejected from a nozzle, dispersed in fine droplets (fog) at high pressure for rapid heat absorption, removal of smoke, and minimization of water damage.

3.1.2.26. Water relaying

The conveyance of water from a distant supply to a fire ground (3.1.2.12) by placing pumps in series on a hose line.

3.1.2.27. Water shuttling

The conveyance of water from a distant supply to a fire ground (3.1.2.12) by water tankers.

3.1.2.28. Water spray

Water ejected from a branch in a dispersed form to achieve maximum spread of the extinguishing water.

3.1.3. Communications

3.1.3.1. Assistance message

A message from an incident requesting the dispatch of further appliances, equipment, or personnel to the fire or other emergency.

3.1.3.2. Control unit

See 3.2.

3.1.3.3. Control room

A constantly staffed and equipped room within a fire service unit’s premises where emergency calls are received and from which personnel, appliances, and equipment are mobilized (see TCVN 9310-3:2012, ISO 8421-3)

3.1.3.4. Fire controlled

See stop message (3.1.3.7)

3.1.3.5. Fire report

A report on fire control giving details of the incident and/or the progress of firefighting operations.

3.1.3.6. Fire call, secondary

See assistance message (3.1.3.1).

3.1.3.7. Stop message

A report indicating that a fire is surrounded with no possibility of spreading.

3.2. Fire and rescue vehicles

3.2.1. Aerial appliance

A firefighting appliance incorporating a hydraulically operated turntable ladder or platform.

3.2.2. Audible warning device

A siren or alarm bell fitted to a fire appliance emitting a sound to indicate it is an emergency vehicle.

3.2.3. Chemical incident unit

A fire appliance carrying a wide range of equipment and protective clothing for dealing with chemical incidents, including decontamination.

3.2.4. Command vehicle

A vehicle equipped as a mobile control room for an officer-in-charge to use at a major incident; it is equipped with communications systems.

3.2.5. Damage control vehicle

A fire appliance using various equipment to minimize or prevent water and other damage occurring during firefighting operations.

3.2.6. Dry powder tender

A fire appliance used wholly or mainly for carrying and projecting powder onto a fire.

3.2.7. Emergency tender

A fire appliance carrying various specialist equipment for use at fires or other emergencies.

3.2.8. Fire appliance

A vehicle used for or equipped for the purpose of firefighting and/or rescue.

3.2.9. Fire boat

A powered boat equipped with pumps and other equipment for firefighting or use at other emergencies.

3.2.10. Fire tug

A normally equipped tug additionally equipped for firefighting.

3.2.11. Fire investigation unit

A fire appliance carrying various equipment used to determine the cause of a fire.

3.2.12. Foam tender

A vehicle used principally for carrying foam concentrate and equipment and capable of projecting foam onto a fire.

3.2.13. Hose layer

See hose tender (3.2.14).

3.2.14. Hose tender

A vehicle used for carrying and laying fire hose.

3.2.15. Hose wagon

See hose tender (3.2.14).

3.2.16. Hydraulic platform

An articulated firefighting appliance, hydraulically operated, on which a cage or a platform is fitted and which is capable of a 3060 rotation.

3.2.17. Light-bar

A flashing colored light on a fire appliance roof signifying it is an emergency vehicle.

3.2.18. Pump

See pumping appliance (3.2.19).

3.2.19. Pumping appliance

A fire appliance incorporating a fire pump usually together with a water tank, fire hoses, couplings, and other ancillary equipment for delivering water for fire extinction.

3.2.20. Rescue tender

See emergency tender (3.2.7).

3.2.21. Salvage tender

See damage control vehicle (3.2.5).

3.2.22. Turntable ladder

A fire appliance with a hydraulically operated, 3060 rotatable, mechanically operated extending ladder sections.

3.3. Equipment

3.3.1. Personal protective equipment

3.3.1.1. Chemical resistant clothing

Protective clothing made of material resistant to chemicals.

3.3.1.2. Ear plugs

Plugs or caps inserted into the ear to protect against noise.

3.3.1.3. Ear protectors

See ear plugs (3.3.1.2).

3.3.1.4. Fireman’s axe

A small axe carried on a fireman’s belt.

3.3.1.5. Fireman’s boots

Safety boots which are waterproof and nonsparking.

3.3.1.6. Fireman’s gloves

Safety gloves designed to protect against one or more hazards (e.g. electrical, chemical, heat, etc.).

3.3.1.7. Fireman’s safety helmet

A protective helmet worn by firemen.

3.3.1.8. Gas-tight suit

A totally encapsulating suit used in conjunction with or incorporating breathing apparatus and designed for wear in a hazardous gaseous atmosphere.

3.3.1.9. Personal protective equipment

Clothing or equipment for protecting firemen against hazardous materials or other dangers.

3.3.1.10. Safety belt

A specialist belt with securing hook used by firemen as a safety device to prevent falling.

3.3.1.11. Safety harness

A specialist harness with securing hook used by firemen as a safety device to prevent falling.

3.3.2. Breathing apparatus

3.3.2.1. Breathing apparatus

A self-contained compressed air or oxygen breathing set for use by firemen operating in irrespirable atmospheres for a predetermined period.

3.3.2.2. Communications breathing apparatus

Specialist breathing apparatus incorporating a means of communication between the wearer and the breathing apparatus entry control officer.

3.3.2.3. Compressed air breathing apparatus

Breathing apparatus using compressed air in which the exhaled breath is not reused and the air supply is controlled by the wearer’s breathing demand.

3.3.2.4. Breathing apparatus control board

A board on which breathing apparatus tallies are displayed and used to record additional information, e.g. duration of wear and location of wearer; a clock and work duration table are usually provided.

3.3.2.5. Breathing apparatus control board, stage 1

A breathing apparatus control board used when there is only one entry point and when no more than four wearers are committed.

3.3.2.6. Breathing apparatus control board, stage 2

A breathing apparatus control board used when there is more than one entry point or when more than four wearers are committed to coordinate and control operations at the forward stage 1 entry points.

3.3.2.7. Breathing apparatus entry control officer

The officer responsible for controlling breathing apparatus operations.

3.3.2.8. Breathing apparatus tally

A personal check device bearing the name of the wearer, time of entry, and cylinder pressure at that time; it is handed to the breathing apparatus entry control officer.

3.3.2.9. Positive pressure breathing apparatus

Breathing apparatus in which a constant pressure greater than atmospheric is maintained within the face mask.

3.3.2.10. Breathing apparatus guideline

A luminous line used to assist a breathing apparatus wearer to retrace his route from a smoke-logged atmosphere.

3.3.2.11. Personal breathing apparatus line

A length of line carried by breathing apparatus wearers which they can attach to the breathing apparatus guideline as an extra safety measure.

3.3.2.12. Recirculating (closed circuit) breathing apparatus

Breathing apparatus, usually oxygen, in which the exhaled air is recirculated and the supply is controlled at a constant rate.

3.3.2.13. Distress signal unit, personal

A device carried by a breathing apparatus wearer which will emit a distress signal when actuated manually or automatically.

3.3.3. Hazard detection equipment

3.3.3.1. Dosimeter, radiation

A personal device used for measuring the amount of ionizing radiation absorbed by a person over a period.

3.3.3.2. Explosimeter

See flammable gas detector (3.3.3.3).

3.3.3.3. Flammable gas detector

A device for detecting the presence and concentration of flammable gases in air mixtures to determine explosion hazards.

3.3.3.4. Boom, floating

A floating barrier used to contain or limit the spread of pollutants on water.

3.3.3.5. Gully sealing device

An inflatable plug or bag used to seal gaps.

3.3.3.6. Oil absorbent sheet

A sheet of oil absorbent and water repellent material used to absorb pollutants.

3.3.3.7. Sewer sealing device

A seal used to prevent entry of pollutants into a drainage system.

3.3.3.8. Radiation detector

A hand held instrument used for detecting and measuring the presence of alpha, gamma, beta and neutron ionizing radiation.

3.3.4. Pumping equipment

3.3.4.1. Blank cap

A component fitted to outlets, inlets, suction hose when not in use.

3.3.4.2. Portable pump set

A portable pump and power unit.

3.3.4.3. Pump capacity

The nominal output of a pump, measured in liters per minute at a stated pressure.

3.3.4.4. Pump primer

A mechanical device for initiating the delivery of water into a pump by creating a vacuum.

3.3.4.5. Submersible pump

An electrically operated pump designed to operate under water, principally used for pumping basements, canals, ponds, etc.

3.3.4.6. Two man pump

A manually operated double acting pump with short hose and nozzle.

3.3.4.7. Suction strainer

See intake strainer (3.3.4.8)

3.3.4.8. Intake strainer

A strainer fitted to the pump inlet as an additional precaution against debris entering the pump.

3.3.4.9. Pumping appliance, trailer

A pump and its power unit permanently mounted on a trailer.

3.3.5. Fire hose

3.3.5.1. Branch hose reel

See fireman’s hose reel (3.3.5.12).

3.3.5.2. Friction loss

The pressure loss in a fire hose due to friction between the flowing liquid and the inside of the hose.

3.3.5.3. Hose bandage

A length of canvas formed like a bandage used for temporarily covering a longitudinal leak in a pressurized hose.

3.3.5.4. Hose clamp, metal

A clamp used for temporarily clamping a longitudinal leak in a pressurized hose (see hose bandage 3.3.5.3).

3.3.5.5. Hose control device

A metal hook with attachments and a leather strap at the top for securing a hose in position and obviating the need for a man to hold it.

3.3.5.6. Hose cradle

See hose ramp (3.3.5.9).

3.3.5.7. Hose coupling spanner

A spanner used to tighten or loosen fire hose couplings.

3.3.5.8. Hose coupling wrench

See hose coupling spanner (3.3.5.7).

3.3.5.9. Hose ramp

A ramp with two inclined ramps with channels for protecting fire hose against damage when laid across busy roads.

3.3.5.10. Hose, delivery

A pressurized hose normally on the discharge side of a pump.

3.3.5.11. Hose, suction

An externally pressurized hose arranged between a water supply and a pump.

3.3.5.12. Hose reel, firemen’s

A small diameter hose reel without a stand mounted on a fire appliance and connected to a branch/nozzle at the end of a delivery hose.

3.3.5.13. Hose reel, hand portable

A small hose reel comprising short lengths of small diameter hose which can be manually deployed quickly.

3.3.5.14. Hose reel, wheeled

A large hose reel comprising short lengths of hose mounted on wheels and detachable from a fire appliance.

3.3.5.15. Jet reaction

The force exerted in the opposite direction to the flow of water issuing from a nozzle.

3.3.5.16. Nozzle reaction

See jet reaction (3.3.5.15).

3.3.6. Branches and nozzles

3.3.6.1. Branch

A tube attached to the end of a delivery hose on a fire appliance to reduce the hose diameter and thereby increase the velocity of the water flow at the nozzle.

3.3.6.2. Branch, hand-controlled

See nozzle, hand-controlled (3.3.6.3).

3.3.6.3. Nozzle, hand-controlled

A nozzle or branch which is hand-controlled for shutting off, changing the shape and size of, or changing the characteristics of, the jet (e.g. turning it into spray).

3.3.6.4. Hose reel branch

See hose reel nozzle (3.3.6.5)

3.3.6.5. Hose reel nozzle

A nozzle or branch connected to the end of a hose reel.

3.3.6.6. Jet control device

See monitor (3.3.6.7).

3.3.6.7. Monitor

A special type of traversing and elevating branch or nozzle, fixed or mobile, used for delivering large quantities of water or foam onto a fire.

3.3.6.8. Monitor, fixed

A water projecting appliance fixed to a fire appliance; fire boat; fire tug; turntable ladder; hydraulic platform; or fitted inside a building.

3.3.6.9. Monitor, mobile

A water projecting appliance designed to be sited on the ground or on a small trailer and capable of being positioned anywhere on the fire ground.

3.3.6.10. Nozzle

A fitting attached to the end of a delivery hose or branch to reduce the size and increase the velocity of the issuing water stream.

3.3.6.11. Spray nozzle

A hand controlled nozzle (3.3.6.3) which ejects water in a dispersed form as spray, usually at high pressure.

3.3.7. Fittings

3.3.7.1. Adaptor fitting

A component used to couple two or extend fire hose into one hose line.

3.3.7.2. Dividing breaching, controlled

A dividing breaching or manifold fitted with a control valve for directing flow to or from each or both outlets.

3.3.7.3. Dividing breaching, plain

A component used to divide one hose line into two or more hose lines.

3.3.7.4. Dividing breaching, three-way

See dividing breaching, controlled (3.3.7.2).

3.3.7.5. Hose adaptor

See adaptor fitting (3.3.7.1)

3.3.7.6. Hose adaptor

A component for connecting hose sections having dissimilar couplings.

3.3.7.7. Hose connector

A component for connecting two hose sections together or for connecting other components to a hose.

3.3.7.8. Suction hose strainer

A strainer fitted to the end of suction hose to exclude debris, etc. from entering the pump. See intake strainer (3.3.4.8).

3.3.8. Foam and foam-making equipment

3.3.8.1. Alcohol resistant foam concentrate

A foam concentrate used for extinguishing fires in water miscible fuels (polar liquids) and other fuels which tend to destroy normal fire fighting foams, see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.3.8.2. Aqueous film-forming foam concentrate

A foam concentrate which under certain conditions forms an aqueous film which floats on the surface of hydrocarbons, see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.3.8.3. Fire fighting foam

An extinguishing medium consisting of a mass of bubbles formed from liquid by physical or chemical means, see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.3.8.4. Foam branchpipe

See foam-making branch pipe (3.3.8.5).

3.3.8.5. Foam-making branch pipe

A branch pipe fitted onto the outlet of a fire hose in which foam solution is aerated to produce finished foam.

3.3.8.6. Foam solution

A homogeneous mixture of water and foam concentrate in the appropriate proportions to produce foam, see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.3.8.7. Foam, expansion

The ratio between the volume of foam produced and the volume of foam solution used in its production, see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.3.8.8. Foam, finished

See fire fighting foam (3.3.8.3).

3.3.8.9. Foam generator

A device fitted on a fire hose line for inducing air into a foam solution.

3.3.8.10. Inline inductor

A device fitted into a pumping system capable of inducing sufficient foam compound into the pump to supply one or more branch pipes.

3.3.8.11. Pick-up tube

A device designed to induce foam concentrate into a water stream, normally fitted between a pump and its delivery, see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.3.8.12. Polar liquids

See alcohol resistant foam concentrate (3.3.8.1).

3.3.9. Ladders

3.3.9.1. Extension ladder

A multi-section ladder normally extended by a rope.

3.3.9.2. Folding ladder

See trestle ladder (3.3.9.4)

3.3.9.3. Hook ladder

A short ladder with a hooked apparatus at its head for hooking over a window sill, balustrade or other projection to provide access to a building.

3.3.9.4. Trestle ladder

A ladder with the rungs attached to vertically hinged stiles which can be folded.

3.3.9.5. Roof ladder

A type of hook ladder used for gaining access to a roof.

3.3.9.6. Rope ladder

A ladder with rope sides and wooden or light alloy rungs.

3.3.9.7. Rung

The horizontal members of a ladder; commonly called the ladder steps.

3.3.9.8. Scaling ladder

A ladder comprising short lengths with metal hooks attached in a chain. When in use a number of lengths are hooked together and secured with a line such that they can be raised or lowered in confined spaces.

3.3.9.9. Short extension ladder

A two section ladder which can be extended (by sliding).

3.3.9.10. Stile

The vertical members of a ladder which support the rungs (3.3.9.7).

3.3.10. Rescue equipment

3.3.10.1. Air bag

A reinforced rubber bag designed to be inflated with compressed air to lift or move heavy objects.

3.3.10.2. Air chisel

A compressed air powered tool with suitable attachments used for cutting metal.

3.3.10.3. Air saw

A compressed air powered saw.

3.3.10.4. Block and tackle

See hand winch (3.3.10.15).

3.3.10.5. Electric hammer

A heavy duty electrically powered tool used and operated similarly to a pneumatic hammer (3.3.10.11).

3.3.10.6. Hydraulic hammer

A hydraulically powered tool or combination of tools, operating as a battering ram and capable of pushing objects aside or lifting objects.

3.3.10.7. Hydraulic cutter

A hydraulically operated tool, utilizing a cutting principle to cut metals, plastics, etc.

3.3.10.8. Hydraulic spreader

A hydraulically powered tool capable of pushing, lifting, and pulling metal plates and masonry to release trapped casualties.

3.3.10.9. Jack hammer

See pneumatic hammer (3.3.10.11).

3.3.10.10. Lifting jack

A tool, usually operating on a piston or screw principle, primarily for lifting objects vertically.

3.3.10.11. Pneumatic hammer

A heavy duty pneumatic tool with attachments used for cutting, breaching concrete, masonry, etc.

3.3.10.12. Rescue axe

A specialist multipurpose tool used for piercing, cutting and levering metal, or for breaking and removing glass.

3.3.10.13. Resuscitation equipment

Equipment supplying oxygen for artificial respiration.

3.3.10.14. Sound locating device

A sound-sensitive device used to locate trapped casualties.

3.3.10.15. Winch, hand

A manually operated winch capable of fine adjustment, used for such rescue situations as straightening a steering wheel, car seat, or stabilizing a vehicle.

3.3.10.16. Winch, power

An engine or electrically driven winch. See hand winch (3.3.10.15).

3.3.11. Miscellaneous equipment

3.3.11.1. Ceiling hook

A tool consisting of a shaft with a metal hook at right angles, primarily for pulling down ceilings, etc. to gain access to the seat of a fire.

3.3.11.2. Emergency lighting equipment

Portable or fixed lighting equipment carried on a fire appliance for use at the scene of operations.

3.3.11.3. Fire beater

An appliance used for beating out a fire, principally in undergrowth or in crops.

3.3.11.4. Fire blanket

A specialist blanket for smothering small fires.

3.3.11.5. Fire storm

A strong inrush of air at extremely high speed carrying burning debris resulting from a major conflagration.

3.3.11.6. Hauling line

See line (3.3.11.11).

3.3.11.7. Jump cushion

An inflatable mattress used to cushion the fall of a person jumping from a height.

3.3.11.8. Jump sheet

A sheet held by firemen to catch or cushion the fall of a person jumping from a height.

3.3.11.9. Life net

See jump sheet (3.3.11.8).

3.3.11.10. Life gun

See line throwing gun (3.3.11.13).

3.3.11.11. Line

A line used by firemen.

3.3.11.12. Life line

A line of special design and characteristics to assist in aerial rescues.

3.3.11.13. Line throwing gun

A gun to which a line is attached used to project the line across a deep chasm or river.

3.3.11.14. Pulling hook

See ceiling hook (3.3.11.1).

3.3.11.15. Pyrometer

A sensing device used for measuring the temperature inside a room or fire compartment.

3.3.11.16. Seat of fire

The primary location of the fire area.

3.3.11.17. Smoke ejector

See smoke exhauster (3.3.11.18).

3.3.11.18. Smoke exhauster

A portable appliance with mechanical means for removing smoke from a building or other structure.

3.3.11.19. Thermal imaging camera

A hand-held device to detect infra-red radiation and display it as a thermal image on a cathode ray tube.

3.3.11.20. Torch cutting equipment

Equipment using oxygen to create a high temperature cutting flame for cutting metals or concrete.

3.4. Water supplies

3.4.1. Fireboat intake

A fixed pipe connected to a strainer and fire brigade equipment at a source of water supply.

3.4.2. Fire hydrant

A valve permanently fitted to a water main to provide a connection for fire brigade equipment to ensure a continuous supply of water.

3.4.3. Sunk fire hydrant

A fire hydrant with the operating fittings below a removable cover or plate at ground level and permanently connected to a pressurized water main for firefighting use, see TCVN 9310-4:2012.

3.4.4. Raised fire hydrant

A fire hydrant comprising one or more outlets raised above ground level and permanently connected to a pressurized water main for firefighting use, see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.4.5. Standpipe

A component part of an appliance used to extend the outlet of a sunk fire hydrant above ground level.

3.4.6. Open water supply

See water supply, primary (3.4.7)

3.4.7. Water supply, primary

A source of water which is capable of providing large volumes for firefighting purposes.

3.5. Internal firefighting facilities

3.5.1. Down rising main

A vertical pipe, similar to a rising main (see 3.5.9) but installed in a building with basement levels at various depths to provide water for firefighting.

3.5.2. Fireman’s lift

See firefighting lift (3.5.3)

3.5.3. Firefighting lift

A lift within a building with special structural protection or fronting onto a firefighting lobby with dedicated power supplies and controls for use by the fire brigade during an emergency (see ISO 8421-2).

3.5.4. Firefighting access

The approach route for personnel and equipment to gain close access to or entry into a building or structure (see ISO 8421-2).

3.5.5. Firefighting lobby

A ventilated fire protected lobby suitable for containing a firefighting lift and dry and wet rising mains.

3.5.6. Firefighting staircase

A fire protected staircase (3.5.8) solely for use by the fire brigade for access to a building and its firefighting lobbies (see ISO 8421-2).

3.5.7. Fireman’s switch

A switch provided on the outside of a building to enable the firemen to isolate the electrical supply to equipment.

NOTE: E.g. illuminated signs affixed to the building’s face.

3.5.8. Fire protected staircase

A staircase inside or outside a building with suitable fire protection and which forms the vertical component of a protected escape route (see ISO 8421-2).

3.5.9. Rising main

A vertical pipe installed in tall buildings to provide water for firefighting.

3.5.10. Dry riser

A permanently installed rigid pipe inside a building for connection to a fire hose for the purpose of supplying water for firefighting at the time of use see TCVN 9310-4:2012 (ISO 8421-4).

3.5.11. Wet riser

A permanently installed rigid pipe inside a building connected to a water supply for serving hose stations (see TCVN 9310-4:201) (ISO 8421-4).

3.5.12. Vent flaps

Panels in walls or floors which can be readily knocked out to release water and hot gases from a burning building.

3.5.13. Vent fans

Fixed fans, manually or automatically operated, used to eject smoke and hot gases from a burning building.

3.5.14. Water riser

See rising main (3.5.9).

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