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Rappelling
Technique of landing specifically trained firefighters from hovering helicopters; involves sliding down ropes with the aid of friction-producing devices.

Red Card
Fire qualification card issued to fire rated persons showing their training needs and their qualifications to fill specified fire suppression and support positions in large fire suppression or incident organization. Also, sometimes referred to as IQCS card.

Resource Order
An order placed for firefighting or support resources.

Resources
1. Personnel, equipment, services and supplies available, or potentially available, for assignment to incidents. 2. The natural resources of an area, such as timber, crass, watershed values, recreation values and wildlife habitat.

Retardant
A substance or chemical agent which reduced the flammability of combustibles.

Retardant drop.

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