Search And Rescue Techniques

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun fire tactics - a method or strategy used in fighting fires

  • The firefighters used advanced fire tactics to contain the blaze in the high-rise building.
  • The fire department is always practicing new fire tactics to stay prepared for any situation.
  • The fire crew busted out some sick fire tactics to put out the massive wildfire.
  • In the business world, sometimes you need to use unconventional fire tactics to stay ahead of the competition.

noun a technique used by military personnel to descend from a helicopter using a rope at a rapid speed

  • The special forces team practiced fast-roping from the helicopter during their training exercise.
  • The soldiers were fast-roping down from the chopper like pros.
  • The squad was totally boss at fast-roping out of the aircraft.
  • She felt like she was fast-roping into a new adventure as she stepped out of her comfort zone.

noun a symbol of unity, solidarity, or cooperation among individuals

  • The rescue team formed a human chain to pull the stranded hiker to safety.
  • We all linked arms and made a human chain to pass the buckets of water down the line.
  • Let's create a human chain to pass the snacks at the party.
  • The community formed a human chain of support around the grieving family.