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Study Notes
Fire Department Glossary Summary
- Branches in the fire department are identified by Roman numerals, function, or jurisdictional name.
- Brush units are capable of traversing rough terrain and carrying their own water supply, best suited for ground cover fires in wooded or poorly accessible areas.
- Cache refers to predetermined tools, equipment, radios, and supplies stored in a designated location for use by a Rapid Intervention Team.
- C.A.N. REPORT is a situational report consisting of the current Conditions, Actions, and Needs of the incident, used for various reports including Arrival, Roof, Division/Group, and Branches.
- Casualty collection points are geographic locations where victims are extracted, formally triaged, treated, and transported, with potential for multiple points based on incident size.
- Chief Officer in the West Palm Beach Fire Department refers to Battalion Chief or higher rank, whether promoted or acting.
- Civil disorder is defined as any public disturbance involving acts of violence by assemblages of three or more persons, causing immediate danger, damage, or injury to property or individuals.
- Civil disorder operating zones are categorized as cold, warm, and hot zones based on threat levels, determining personnel safety and law enforcement presence.
- Clear Text is the use of common, understandable terminology for radio communications, aimed at reducing confusion especially in multi-agency incidents.
- Command Staff comprises the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer, reporting directly to Command.
- Company Unity ensures that a fire company remains together as a cohesive, identifiable working group for personnel accountability and safety.
- Conditions, Actions, Needs (CAN) situation report provides information to the Incident Commander regarding experienced conditions, actions taken, and support or resources needed to accomplish a given task.
Firefighting Glossary Summary
- Loss Stopped: Indicates the end of damage caused by fire and fire suppression efforts.
- Mayday: A distress call from a firefighter in need of rescue.
- U.C.A.N. Report: Used in a MAYDAY situation, involving Unit designation, Conditions, Actions, and Needs.
- Mobile Data Computers (MDC): Used for incident information communication and status updates.
- Mutual aid: Providing personnel, equipment, or services to another jurisdiction for fire suppression or emergencies.
- Non-Technical Evacuations: Evacuations on inclines less than 40 degrees.
- Personnel Accountability Report (PAR): A system to confirm the identity, location, and well-being of personnel at an incident.
- Primary Fire Damage: Damage caused by combustion products.
- Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC): A standby crew for firefighter rescue efforts.
- RECEOVS: Incident priorities during structure fires: Rescue, Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul, Ventilation, and Salvage.
- Risk assessment: Identifying fireground hazards and their potential impact on firefighter safety.
- Rope Rescue: Rescue attempts requiring rope and related equipment for hazardous geographic areas with limited access.
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Test your knowledge of fire department terminology and operations with this comprehensive glossary summary. From brush units to civil disorder operating zones, familiarize yourself with the key terms and concepts used in the fire service.