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Firestream

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002294

The flow of water or other extinguishing agent discharged from a nozzle or hose for the purpose of suppressing a fire. Its characteristics, such as reach, volume, and pattern, are controlled by nozzle type and water pressure. Firestreams are categorized by their shape, including solid, fog, and straight stream, each suited for different fire conditions and tactical applications.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002294
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectIndustrial safety
TranslationsGerman: Löschstrahl; Spanish: chorro de agua contra incendios; French: jet d'extinction
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002294",
  "term": "Firestream",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The flow of water or other extinguishing agent discharged from a nozzle or hose for the purpose of suppressing a fire. Its characteristics, such as reach, volume, and pattern, are controlled by nozzle type and water pressure. Firestreams are categorized by their shape, including solid, fog, and straight stream, each suited for different fire conditions and tactical applications.",
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Löschstrahl",
    "es": "chorro de agua contra incendios",
    "fr": "jet d'extinction"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/firestream/"
}

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