Terms and Definitions

Backfire
A fire set along the inner edge of a fireline to consume the fuel in the path of a wildland fire and/or change the direction of force of the fire's convection column.

Backing Fire
Fire that is moving into the wind.
See also Heading Fire and Flanking Fire

Brigade
Old terminology used to indicate a Park maintained firefighting force.
See also Structural Fire Engine Company

Building
Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

Building Construction
Buildings or parts of buildings classified in a specific occupancy group because of their use limited to specified types of construction.

Burn Out
Setting fire inside a control line to widen it or consume fuel between the edge of the fire and the control line.

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