VOCABULARY UNIT 8
That can create a violent blast.
What is explosive?
A portable container with chemicals used to put out fires.
What is a fire extinguisher?
A malfunction.
What is a breakdown?
The act of controlling or extinguishing fires.
What is firefighting?
Protective uniform worn by a firefighter.
What is fireman's outfit?
Poisonous material that can cause illness, injury or death.
What is toxic?
Flexible tube that carries water from a hydrant to a fire.
What is a fire hose?
Adhesive substance.
What is epoxy?
The act or process of moving air throughout a space.
What is ventilation?
Powerful light designed for use in water with life boats or life rafts.
What is water light?
A vest that helps a person float in water.
What is life preserver?
Uses a powdery chemical instead of liquid CO2.
What is dry chemical fire extinguisher?
An oily or fatty substance used to lubricate machine parts.
What is a grease?
Non-liquid, non-solid substance.
What is a gas?
A person or company that performs a set amount of labor for an agreed upon price.
What is contractor?
A ring-shaped device that is thrown to people who fall overboard in order to help them float and pull them back to the ship.
What is ring buoy?
An anchored line used to pull a firefighter out of an enclosed space in case of an emergency.
What is a lifeline?
A device that controls the flow of water into a ship.
What is a sea valve?
To wear out or worsen.
What is deteriorate?
To return something to good condition after it has been damaged.
What is repair?
A device or a structure built to allow rapid exit in case of emergency.
What is an emergency escape?
A mechanical equipment that automatically sprays water over an area.
What is sprinkler system?
A coating made with hardened rubber, a shock-resistant, elastic material.
What is a rubberized coating?
A device that provides breathable air.
What is Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus?
A kind of metal that is used in coatings to prevent rust
What is zinc?