A process by which an amalgam of gold is applied to metallic surfaces, the mercury being subsequently volatilized, leaving a film of gold or an amalgam containing from 13 to 16% of mercury.

gold laid on by fire gilding

plural of fire teaser

The rapid discharge of firearms in succession by a line of troops.

(UK, historical) The fireman of a steam engine.

A water-soaked swab for cooling a gun in action and clearing away particles of powder, etc.

A pipe conveying water to extinguish a fire.

A special drumbeat used to summon men to their quarters in case of fire.

a fire beater

A simple tool for fighting wildfires, consisting of a piece of rubber at the end of a pole.