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1. Adaptor
2. Delivery hose adaptor – A fitting used for connecting lengths of hose with different couplings.
3. Suction hose adaptor – A fitting used to connect suction hose to a hydrant, to a delivery hose or to sanction hose of a different diameter.
4. Applicator – An extension tube to carry a spray nozzle to enable an operator to apply the spray to other wise inaccessible places.

3. Axes – Large axe some times known as a ‘felling axe’ used for breaking in or for cutting away heavy timber, etc.

Fireman’s axe – A small axe carried by a fireman.

4. Basement spray

A fitting which is connected to a branch in a place of nozzle. Used in basements or ships’ holds where an all-around cooling effect is desired.

5. Blanking off cap

A cover fitted to delivery, inlet and sanction connections when not in use. Also used to protect threads on the other equipment, e.g. On BA cylinders.

6. Branch pipes

Branch a tapering fitting employed at the end of a line of hose between the delivery coupling and the nozzle, in order to increase the velocity of the water and so assist the nozzle to provide a solid jet.

1. Diffuser branch – A branch which can give a spray or a jet of variable size and which can be shout off at will.
2. Double revolving branch – A collecting breeching to the out let of which is connected a casting which revolves on the ball bearings and carries two branches diametrically opposed. It is rotated by the back pressure of water passing through to small jets.

• Foam branch – pipe – A branch used for generating mechanical foam.

1. Hand controlled branch – A branch which can deliver a jet and spray simultaneously, each being capable of independent control.
2. Stream form branch– A short branch with an internal central tube and guide vanes to reduce turbulence in the water.
3. Branch holder – A device for taking part of the weight and the reaction of a branch at work.
4. Breathing apparatus – Apparatus which is provided with its own supply of oxygen or compressed air, designed to enable the wearer to breathe safety in irrespirable atmospheres.
5. Nozzles
6. Plain nozzle – The piece of equipment which screws on to the end of the branch and which determines the size of the jet.
7. Diffuser nozzle – Similar in design to a diffuser branch but fitted with a thread to connect to a branch instead of connecting direct to hose.
8. Breechings
9. Collecting breeching – A fitting used to join two lines of hose to form one.
10. Control breeching – A breeching fitted with a valve or valves to shut off the flow to one or both lines.

• Dividing breeching – A fitting used to divide one line of hose into two.

Note: If this is fitted with a valve to control the flow of water it is known as a ‘control dividing breeching’.

10. Ceiling hook – A long wooden pole having at one end a steel point with a spur at night angles.
11. Coupling
12. Delivery hose – An instantaneous coupling-there is one standard size (62.5 mm) for all sizes of delivery hose.
13. Sanction hose – A round-threads screwed coupling, the standard sizes being for 75mm,100mm and 140mm bore hose.
14. Crowbar – Usually has a chisel edge at one a claw at the other.
15. Aerodrome – An airstrip, aerodrome or airport is an area which affords facilities and space for landing and take-off aircraft(A/C).
16. Apron – is the area where aircraft(A/C) are parked to off-load, refuel or get only other service.
17. Runway – is named by two figures. These figures represent the magnetic bearing of the R/W as you look ahead from its beginning.
18. Taxiway – is the access to and from a runway, to and from an apron. It is narrow than the R/W and never used for landing and take-off.
19. Dam – A container, usually portable, to hold water from which pumps can be got to work.
20. Door breaker – A device for breaking in a door, or forcing it off, its hinges, in order to affect an entry.
21. Pump – is a machine driven by some external power for transmitting energy to fluids.
22. Ejector Pumps (Jet Pumps) – The ejector pump is a device which uses the high-pressure water from a fire and rescue pump to move large volumes of water against low pressure.
23. Primer – is a device necessary for exhausting the air in the suction hose and pump casing in order to enable the atmospheric pressure to force the water into the pump.
24. Emergency Tender – An appliance carrying specialized equipment, such as cutting and lighting equipment, breathing and resuscitation apparatus, etc.
25. Fire beater – A wooden shaft, usually at one end of which is fitted a piece of reinforced canvas. Used for beating out health and grass fires.
26. Fire boat – A motor vessel, usually twin screw, with pumps designed for firefighting.
27. Fire extinguisher
28. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) fire extinguisher – A fire extinguisher containing liquid carbon dioxide (CO₂) which is released as a gas on the actuation of the extinguisher.
29. Dry powder fire extinguisher (gas cartridge) – A fire extinguisher containing dry powder which is expelled by pressure from a cartridge of compress gas attached to or fitted in to the extinguisher.

• Dry powder fire extinguisher (stored pressure) – A fire extinguisher containing dry powder which is expelled by pressure stored within the body of the extinguisher as whole.

1. Foam fire extinguisher (mechanical, gas cartridge) – A fire extinguisher from which mechanical foam is expelled by pressure from a cartridge of compressed gas attached to or fitted into the extinguisher.
2. Foam fire extinguisher (mechanical, stored pressure) – A fire extinguisher from which mechanical foam is expelled by pressure stored within the body of the extinguisher as a whole.
3. Vaporizing liquid fire extinguisher (gas cartridge) – A fire extinguisher containing a vaporizing liquid which is expelled by pressure from cartridge of compressed gas attached to or fitted into the extinguisher.

• Vaporizing liquid fire extinguisher (stored pressure) – A fire extinguisher containing a vaporized which is expelled by pressure stored within the body of the extinguisher as whole.
• Water fire extinguisher (gas cartridge) – A fire extinguisher in which the water is expelled by pressure from a cartridge of compressed gas attached to or fitted into the extinguisher.

1. Water fire extinguisher (soda acid) – A fire extinguisher from which the medium is expelled by gas pressure from an acid/alkali reaction in the contents of the extinguisher.
2. Water fire extinguisher (stored pressure) – A fire extinguisher from which water is expelled by pressure stored within in the body of the extinguisher as a whole.
3. Fire ground – The area in which and on which firefighting operations are in progress.
4. Fire hydrant – A fitting attached to a water main below street or pavement level. The hydrant incorporates a control valve and an outlet connection to which a stand pipe can be attached.
5. Fire hydrant cover key – A tool used to lift the cover of the certain types of hydrant.
6. Fire hydrant key and bar – A tool used to open up a hydrant and to turn on the valve.

• Fire hydrant pit – The recess below the road or pavement level in which a hydrant is located.

28. First – aid box – The medical first-aid box carried on appliances.
29. Foam concentrate – A liquid used in production of mechanical foam.
30. Foam(mechanical) generator-A device introduced in to a line of hose for creating mechanical foam, which is discharged through a branch.
31. Foam inductor – A piece of equipment whereby the correct quantity of foam concentrate is induced into a water stream.
32. Foam solution – A solution of foam concentrate in water at an appropriate concentration.
33. Foam tender – An appliance wholly or mainly used for carrying foam producing equipment.
34. Gantry – A fitting at the rear of an appliance to carry a ladder.
35. Hook ladder belt –
36. Hose
37. Delivery hose – Hose used on the delivery side of the pump, the standard sizes are 45mm,70mm, and 90mm.
38. Suction hose – Hose specially constructed to withstand external pressure. Normally referred to simply is ‘suction’. The standard sizes are 75mm,100mm,140mm bore.