fill site en · NOUN
Etymology
From fill + site.
Meanings
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A designated location for a firefighter to draw or pump water out of a natural source, such as a lake or river.
The most important attribute of a fill site is a substantial and accessible water supply. Without a water source able to support fireground operations, a fill site is of little value.
2021 October 1, Andrew Corselli, “Highway Hydraulics: Main Street to Country Roads, Part 3: Routing and Fill Sites”, in Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment, Fairlawn, New Jersey: Clarion Fire & Rescue Group, retrieved 01 Nov 2024:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fill sites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
drafting site (designated location for a firefighter to draw water out of a natural source) · fire site (designated location for a firefighter to draw water out of a natural source) · filling site (designated location for a firefighter to draw water out of a natural source)
Translations (1)
de Saugstelle (designated location for a firefighter to draw water out of a natural source)