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Glossary KELLY DAY A rotating off-duty shift in addition to the normal off-duty schedule of the firefighters KELLY TOOL A metal forcible entry tool similar to the claw tool but with an adze blade at one end and a forked blade at the other. KEVLAR Special lightweight chemical and fire resistant clothing material. KILO Metric prefix for 10 3, 1000, abbreviated k. KILOPASCAL (KPA) Metric unit of measure for pressure; I psi = 6.895 kPa, I kPa = 0.1450 psi. KINETIC ENERGY The motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated with any moving thing or movement. KINGPIN Attaching pin on a semi trailer that mates with and pivots within the lower coupler of a truck tractor or converter dolly while coupling the two units together. A retaining device used to connect container to wheels. On rail, a metal rod used to connect the container to "truck housing." On highway, a metal rod in a trailer which connects to the "fifth wheel" of the unit pulling the container KINGPIN ASSEMBLY See Upper Coupler Assembly. KINK Severe bend in a hoseline that increases friction loss and reduces the flow of water through the hose. KINK HOSE To make a sharp bend in fire hose to restrict the flow of water. KIT A term used to describe a collection of tools or appliances that are kept in one location for a specific purpose. KNOB A slang term for a nozzle. KNOCK DOWN To reduce flame and heat so as to prevent danger of further extension of fire; to bring afire to the overhaul state. KU-BAND The microwave frequency band between approximately 11 and 13 GHz used in satellite broadcasting. All PWPL satellite signals are transmitted in Ku. |
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