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What is the primary focus of the West Palm Beach Fire Department's mission?
What is the primary focus of the West Palm Beach Fire Department's mission?
- Maintaining a highly trained workforce
- Performing lifesaving services with a community-first focus (correct)
- Implementing proactive methods for training and safety
- Achieving national recognition in emergency services
What does the acronym 'DRIVEN' represent in the context of the WPBFD mission?
What does the acronym 'DRIVEN' represent in the context of the WPBFD mission?
- Diversity Respect Inclusivity Vision Empowerment Nurturing
- Dedication Responsibility Integrity Vigilance Empathy Nurturing
- Determination Respect Innovation Vision Empowerment Nurturing
- Diversity Responsibility Integrity Versatility Ethics Neighbors Helping Neighbors (correct)
What is the WPBFD's goal in terms of emergency services?
What is the WPBFD's goal in terms of emergency services?
- To be a nationally recognized leader in community-focused emergency services (correct)
- To provide immediate response to all emergency situations
- To establish a comprehensive network of emergency service providers
- To ensure fair and consistent practices within the department
How is the culture and philosophy of the WPBFD described?
How is the culture and philosophy of the WPBFD described?
What does 'All Clear' indicate?
What does 'All Clear' indicate?
What does 'Automatic Aid' refer to?
What does 'Automatic Aid' refer to?
Who has authority over hiring, transfer, and discipline of department members?
Who has authority over hiring, transfer, and discipline of department members?
What is the purpose of 'Backup Passport'?
What is the purpose of 'Backup Passport'?
What is the responsibility of a 'Battalion Chief'?
What is the responsibility of a 'Battalion Chief'?
What does 'Arrival' indicate?
What does 'Arrival' indicate?
What does 'Available' mean in the fire department context?
What does 'Available' mean in the fire department context?
What does 'BNICE' refer to?
What does 'BNICE' refer to?
What is the role of 'Area Command'?
What is the role of 'Area Command'?
What does 'BRANCH' represent in incident operations?
What does 'BRANCH' represent in incident operations?
What does 'Base' represent in the fire department glossary?
What does 'Base' represent in the fire department glossary?
What is the purpose of a 'Brush' unit?
What is the purpose of a 'Brush' unit?
What does 'Shall' indicate?
What does 'Shall' indicate?
What is the optimum range for Span of Control?
What is the optimum range for Span of Control?
What is the purpose of Size-Up?
What is the purpose of Size-Up?
What tasks is a Squad capable of providing?
What tasks is a Squad capable of providing?
What is the purpose of Staging?
What is the purpose of Staging?
What is the function of a Status Board?
What is the function of a Status Board?
What defines a Strike Team?
What defines a Strike Team?
What does 'Under Control' indicate?
What does 'Under Control' indicate?
What does Unified Command allow agencies to establish?
What does Unified Command allow agencies to establish?
Where is the Warm Zone located?
Where is the Warm Zone located?
What is the purpose of V.E.I.S?
What is the purpose of V.E.I.S?
What does a Working Fire situation require?
What does a Working Fire situation require?
Who is in charge of medical operations and quality control of patient care?
Who is in charge of medical operations and quality control of patient care?
What is the role of an Engine Company?
What is the role of an Engine Company?
What does the term 'Geographic Designation' refer to?
What does the term 'Geographic Designation' refer to?
What is the purpose of Emergency Traffic?
What is the purpose of Emergency Traffic?
What does an Employee refer to?
What does an Employee refer to?
What does the Fire Code refer to?
What does the Fire Code refer to?
Who performs fire suppression duties as part of their primary duties?
Who performs fire suppression duties as part of their primary duties?
What is the role of the Extrication Group Supervisor?
What is the role of the Extrication Group Supervisor?
What is an Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)?
What is an Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)?
What does the term 'Hazardous Device' refer to?
What does the term 'Hazardous Device' refer to?
Who is part of the General Staff?
Who is part of the General Staff?
What is the acronym for the system used by the WPBFD to account for companies and individuals?
What is the acronym for the system used by the WPBFD to account for companies and individuals?
What does the U.C.A.N. Report include in a MAYDAY situation?
What does the U.C.A.N. Report include in a MAYDAY situation?
What is the role of the Safety Officer (SO) in the WPBFD?
What is the role of the Safety Officer (SO) in the WPBFD?
What is the primary function of a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) in the WPBFD?
What is the primary function of a Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) in the WPBFD?
What does the acronym RECEOVS stand for in the context of incident priorities during structure fires?
What does the acronym RECEOVS stand for in the context of incident priorities during structure fires?
What is the purpose of MDCs in the WPBFD?
What is the purpose of MDCs in the WPBFD?
What is the term used for the emergency transmission of a firefighter needing immediate assistance?
What is the term used for the emergency transmission of a firefighter needing immediate assistance?
What does the Limited Access Highways refer to?
What does the Limited Access Highways refer to?
What does Mutual Aid involve?
What does Mutual Aid involve?
What is the primary purpose of Rope Rescue in the WPBFD?
What is the primary purpose of Rope Rescue in the WPBFD?
What does the WPBFD policy manual refer to?
What does the WPBFD policy manual refer to?
What is the WPBFD's accountability system for different hazardous situations?
What is the WPBFD's accountability system for different hazardous situations?
Study Notes
Fire Department Glossary of Terms
- The dispatcher notifies Command until the incident is declared Under Control or Command requests to discontinue notifications.
- Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS) is a three-foot "Buddy Breathing" hose stored on the right side of the waist belt of the SCBA.
- Emergency Traffic is used to clear designated channels at an incident for firefighter emergencies or immediate changes in tactical operations.
- The EMS Captain is in charge of medical operations and quality control of patient care.
- An Employee is any person employed by the WPBFD.
- An Engine Company provides fire suppression functions and Advanced Life Support.
- The Extrication Group Supervisor coordinates personnel and resources to extricate trapped victims.
- The Fire Code is the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
- Firefighter/Sworn or Appointed members perform fire suppression duties as part of their primary duties and possess a valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance.
- The General Staff consists of the Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief.
- Geographic Designation describes the orientation of buildings and exposure buildings, using letters and numbers.
- A Hazardous Device contains or is suspected to contain substances that can cause an explosion or pose a threat to public safety.
Fire Services Manual Glossary of Terms
- The WPBFD uses a 3-level accountability system for different hazardous situations.
- Limited Access Highways are roadways with restricted entry and exit points.
- The manual used by WPBFD is referred to as the WPBFD policy manual.
- "May Day" is the term used for emergency transmission of a firefighter needing immediate assistance.
- MDCs, previously known as MDTs, are used to communicate incident information and allow unit input for status changes.
- Mutual Aid is assistance given between agencies through a legal reciprocal agreement.
- A U.C.A.N. Report is used in a MAYDAY situation and includes Unit designation, Conditions, Actions, and Needs.
- The PASSPORT Accountability System (PAS) uses helmet shields, name tags, passports, and status boards to account for companies and individuals.
- The Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) is a crew designated to stand by in readiness to perform a rescue effort of firefighters.
- Incident priorities during structure fires are defined by the acronym RECEOVS: Rescue, Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul, Ventilation, and Salvage.
- Safety Officer (SO) is part of Command Staff and monitors and assesses safety hazards or unsafe situations.
- Rope Rescue involves using rope and related equipment to safely access and remove patients from hazardous geographic areas with limited access.
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Test your knowledge of fire department terminology with this comprehensive glossary quiz. From emergency procedures to accountability systems, this quiz covers essential terms and concepts used in fire services manuals.
