Firecall

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A call of fire alarm to a fire station.
  2. 2
    A request for provision of emergency access to a computer system in order to fix a problem

    "1996 August, Computer Incident Response Guidebook, NAVSO P-5239-19, Department of the Navy Firecall procedures must include provisions for verifying the identity of the person who needs a password or encryption key during an emergency."

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"1996 August, Computer Incident Response Guidebook, NAVSO P-5239-19, Department of the Navy Firecall procedures must include provisions for verifying the identity of the person who needs a password or encryption key during an emergency."

Etymology

From fire + call.

Related phrases

on firecallfire station

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