Emergency Response Equipment

noun a type of hydrant specifically designed for firefighting purposes

• The city installed a new fire hydrant on the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue.
• Don't park too close to the fire hydrant or you might get a ticket.
• I accidentally bumped into the fire hydrant and now my leg is sore.
• Her words were like a fire hydrant, spewing out anger and frustration.

noun a small, short-handled axe used for chopping wood

• The lumberjack used a hatchet to chop down the tree.
• I found a rusty old hatchet in the shed.
• Let's go camping and bring the hatchet for chopping firewood.
• She used her sharp wit as a hatchet to cut down his argument.

noun a loud electric horn or alarm typically used on motor vehicles or ships

• The klaxon sounded, signaling the start of the emergency evacuation drill.
• When you hear the klaxon, it's time to get moving.
• The klaxon blared, causing everyone to jump out of their skin.
• The constant klaxon of negative thoughts in his mind was overwhelming.

noun a vehicle typically used on snow or ice, consisting of a flat bottom mounted on runners

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• The children rode the sled down the snowy hill.
• We had a blast sledding down the hill!
• Let's hit the slopes on the sled!
• She sled through her work with ease, finishing ahead of schedule.

noun a type of footwear worn on the feet while swimming to help propel the swimmer through the water

• The diver put on his swim fins before entering the water.
• I can't find my swim fins, have you seen them?
• Let's slap on our swim fins and hit the waves!
• With her swim fins on, she navigated through the busy crowd effortlessly.

noun a protective device worn on the face, typically used in medical or industrial settings to protect the eyes, nose, and mouth from splashes, debris, or other hazards

• The laboratory technician wore a face shield to protect against any chemical splashes.
• Make sure to put on your face shield before using the power tools.
• I feel like a superhero when I have my face shield on.
• She put up a metaphorical face shield to block out all the negativity around her.

noun A type of blanket made from a thin, heat-reflective material, often used in emergency situations to retain body heat and prevent hypothermia.

• The astronaut used a space blanket to stay warm in the harsh conditions of outer space.
• I always keep a space blanket in my car in case of emergencies.
• Hey, grab that space blanket over there, it's freezing outside!
• Her words were like a comforting space blanket, wrapping me in warmth and reassurance.

noun a device worn by police officers to record interactions with the public

• The police officer activated his body camera before approaching the suspect.
• Don't forget to turn on your body camera when you're on duty.
• Make sure your body cam is rolling when you're out there.
• Her memory was like a faulty body camera, missing important details.

noun a device used for delivering oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and air to a patient's lungs, typically through a mask or nasal tubes

• The aerophor is a medical device used to assist with breathing in patients with respiratory issues.
• I heard the doctor prescribed an aerophor for your asthma.
• I can't breathe without my trusty aerophor!
• His words were like an aerophor, providing much-needed clarity in the confusing situation.