what do the different "alarms" mean?
2007-01-03 12:25:33 · 4 answers · asked by Luis C 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
One more than five alarms. Different cities have different definitions of alarm response. A single alarm could mean a ladder company, an engine company, and a rescue company, as an example.
2007-01-03 12:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
6 Alarm Fire Definition
2016-11-07 11:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by zanchez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means 6 different fire stations have been called out to fight a fire
2007-01-03 12:30:19 · answer #3 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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What does a "6 alarm fire" mean?
what do the different "alarms" mean?
2015-08-18 19:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by Romy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Literally, it means 6 different fire stations were called to fight a fire.
Figuratively, it means any big emergency.
2007-01-03 12:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
6 rigs, 6 firehouses coming to the rescue
2007-01-03 12:29:50 · answer #6 · answered by dotcombust007 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋