Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

Equipo de excarcelación

English translation:

extrication equipment

Added to glossary by Jose Arnoldo Rodriguez-Carrington
Jan 19, 2011 23:05
13 yrs ago
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Spanish term

Equipo de excarcelación

Spanish to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks Firefighting and rescue equipment
In a list of the rescue equipment to be supplied with a rescue fire truck.

"equipo de excarcelación". I suppose it is equipment to free victims in an accident, such as "jaws of life " and such.

The original is from Spain.

Thank you
Proposed translations (English)
4 +3 extrication equipment
4 extraction equipment

Proposed translations

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extrication equipment

Yes, it means equipment for freeing people from vehicles after accidents...

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Note added at 10 mins (2011-01-19 23:15:56 GMT)
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"Funciones del Coche R
Las funciones del equipo de este vehículo son muy importantes siendo éstas desde la excarcelación e inmobilización de los heridos dentro de un vehículo hasta la asistencia inmediata en el lugar del accidente.
http://www.circuitodeasturias.com/content/view/637/47/

"Extrication
When a Victim is trapped seconds count. You need vehicle Extrication Tools you can trust. Extrication gear like TNT tools Ringer Extrication Gloves Glass Master Extrication saws & more. Call 800-992-9625 for extrication equipment now!"
http://www.american-firehouse.com/searchresult.aspx?Category...

"Extrication Tools, Cutters and Spreaders
- The FireRescue1 Extrication Tools, Cutters and Spreaders product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching Extrication Tools. It covers a variety of tools including cutters, spreaders, kits, off road rescue supplies and other rescue equipment."
http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/Extrication-Tools-C...


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Note added at 12 mins (2011-01-19 23:17:18 GMT)
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Alternatives you might use are "extrication gear" or "extrication tools", but "equipment" probably covers everything adequately and is commonly used.
Peer comment(s):

agree philgoddard
7 mins
Thanks, Phil
agree worldenglish : absolutely, my husband's a fireman and he says affirmative
16 mins
Great, thanks. My compliments to your husband :)
agree cranesfreak : agree with your answer and also with your note added at 12 mins. Saludos :)
1 hr
Many thanks, cranesfreak. Nice to hear from you :)
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14 hrs

extraction equipment

e.g.
Laguna Beach Fire Department Demonstrates New Car Accident Victim Extraction Tools
http://lagunabeach.patch.com/articles/video-laguna-beach-fir...
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