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frost

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Crystals of ice formed and deposited like dew, but at a temperature below freezing.

leader

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The ICS title for an individual who is responsible for supervision of a unit, strike team, resource team, or task force.

folding tank

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A portable, collapsible water tank with a tubular frame. Tank capacities vary in size from 500-1500 gallons.

home

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An adjective that describes a permanent place associated with a resource.

mineral ash

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The residue of mineral matter left after complete combustion of wood (wood ash) or other organic material; consists largely of oxides, carbonates, and phosphates of Ca, K and Mg, together with other compounds.

flight crew member

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An individual holding a valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airman’s Certificate and flight physical as a prerequisite to performance of the duties of the position during flight: e.g., Pilot, co-Pilot, flight engineer, or flight navigator.

official passenger

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The following categories of personnel are official passengers: Officers and employees of the federal government traveling on official business. Members of Congress and employees of congressional committee staffs whose work relates to the agency’s programs. Non-federal passengers when engaged in missions which enhance accomplishment of an agency program such as personnel of cooperating state, county, or local agencies; representatives of foreign governments; and contractors’ representatives to include those employed by such agencies; and private citizens.

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