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FIRE TRAP – a building unsafe in case of fire because
it will burn easily or because it lacks adequate exits
or fire conditions.

FIRE WALL – a wall designed to prevent the spread
of fire, having a fire resistance rating of not less
than four hours with sufficient structural stability
to remain standing even if construction on either
side collapses under fore condition.

FIREARMS EXAMINER – person working in the field
of firearms identification.

FIREARMS IDENTIFICATION – is the science by
which one can determine whether or not a
particular bullet was fired from a particular gun. In
its broad definition, it is knowledge with which one
is able to reveal any pertinent facts about firearms
or ammunition which will assist in the investigation
of a crime or accident in which either in involved.

FIREWALL – in cyber security, it is a device or
software program that acts as a checkpoint
between a network or stand-alone computer and
the Internet; blocks any incoming or outgoing data
that do not fit specified criteria.

FIRING PIN - part of the hammer, or part activated
by the movement of the hammer, which detonates
the primer of the cartridge by striking it.

FIRST RESPONDERS – are members of the police,
military, fire, medical teams, and other volunteer
organizations who are expected to be the first to
respond to calls for assistance in cases of incidents
involving explosives.

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