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FINGERPRINT - is a composite of the ridge outlines
which appears on the skin surface of the bulbs on
the inside of the end of joints of the fingers and
thumbs. The ridges appearing in a fingerprint are
commonly referred to as papillary or frictional
ridges. The ridges have a definite contour and
appear in definite individual details by which
positive identification can be made.

FINGERPRINT CLASSIFICATION – a file-and-
retrieval system in which various numbers and
letters are assigned to fingerprints in a multi-step
process.

FINGERPRINT PATTERNS – are patterns formed by
the ridge detail of fingerprints; primarily loops,
whorls, and arches.

FINISHES – are materials used as final coasting of a
surface for ornamental or protective purposes.

FIRE – the active principle of burning characterized
by the heat and light of combustion.

FIRE ALARM – any visual or audible signal produce
by a device or system to arm the occupants of the
building or fore fighting elements of the presence
or dander of fire to enable them to undertake
immediate action to save the file and property and
to suppress the fire.

FIRE ANALYSIS – the process of determining the
origin, cause, and responsibility as well as the
failure analysis of fire or explosion.

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