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NOTES ON THE USE OF SMOKE EXTRACTORS FOR FIREFIGHTING

Rasbash, D.J., 1969. NOTES ON THE USE OF SMOKE EXTRACTORS FOR FIREFIGHTING. Fire Research Notes 772


ABSTRACT

This note provides guidance on the ways smoke extractors may be used to assist firemen. Attention is given to the problem of establishing and maintaining a layer of fresh air below a layer of hot smoke and the controlled use of a current of air to dilute smoke and to direct its flow.



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