Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
los retenes
English translation:
squads, reserves
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Dolores Vázquez
May 21, 2008 09:16
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Spanish term
los retenes
Spanish to English
Science
Science (general)
vision computing system - forest fires
XX indica que, aunque este sistema ya lo emplean varios grupos de investigación dedicados a analizar los modelos de propagación de las llamas en el campo, "también lo pueden utilizar las brigadas para obtener información precisa y en tiempo real sobre cómo evoluciona el fuego, lo que es muy importante de cara a la seguridad de los retenes". En los últimos anos varios de estos profesionales han perdido la vida mientras realizaban las labores de extinción, como las once personas que fallecieron ....
Thank you.
Liz Askew
Thank you.
Liz Askew
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | squads, reserves |
Dolores Vázquez
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| 5 | back-up crew |
Kelhara Translations
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| 5 | forest rangers |
Sandra Rodriguez
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| 3 +1 | fire suppression squads |
Bubo Coroman (X)
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May 22, 2008 09:48: Dolores Vázquez Created KOG entry
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I have used "reserve fire-fighting teams"
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back-up crew
Hi Liz,
This is what they call the back-up crew that is used in the event of a heavy work-load. They are usually volunteer fire-fighters, on call for any emergency. There are different terms for it, depending on where it's for.
Hope it helps.
This is what they call the back-up crew that is used in the event of a heavy work-load. They are usually volunteer fire-fighters, on call for any emergency. There are different terms for it, depending on where it's for.
Hope it helps.
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fire suppression squads
AGRICULTURA, SILVICULTURA Y PESCA, Derecho administrativo [COM] Ficha completa
ES retén de vigilancia
EN suppression squad
http://iate.europa.eu/iatediff/SearchByQuery.do?method=searc...
examples of use:
http://www.google.es/search?hl=es&q="suppression squads" fir...
ES retén de vigilancia
EN suppression squad
http://iate.europa.eu/iatediff/SearchByQuery.do?method=searc...
examples of use:
http://www.google.es/search?hl=es&q="suppression squads" fir...
20 mins
forest rangers
Daniel Boone National Forest
Ranger Districts
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/districts/
Forest Staff
Each office of the Daniel Boone National Forest is staffed with specialists in various fields of expertise. Our personnel provide the skills needed to properly manage the natural resources and conduct business for the national forest. The following is a brief description of staff units that support the daily functions of the agency.
Timber
In the Timber section, foresters and silviculturists work closely together to manage timber as a sustainable natural resource. Silviculture is one of the most important disciplines in forestry, providing the science on how trees grow and how to manage tree compositions to meet land objectives. This staff monitors forest health issues, such as invasive insects and disease. Other staff responsibilities include the identification of potential harvest or salvage areas on the forest
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/aboutus/staffareas.shtml
Ranger Districts
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/districts/
Forest Staff
Each office of the Daniel Boone National Forest is staffed with specialists in various fields of expertise. Our personnel provide the skills needed to properly manage the natural resources and conduct business for the national forest. The following is a brief description of staff units that support the daily functions of the agency.
Timber
In the Timber section, foresters and silviculturists work closely together to manage timber as a sustainable natural resource. Silviculture is one of the most important disciplines in forestry, providing the science on how trees grow and how to manage tree compositions to meet land objectives. This staff monitors forest health issues, such as invasive insects and disease. Other staff responsibilities include the identification of potential harvest or salvage areas on the forest
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/aboutus/staffareas.shtml
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