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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?
- Prioritizing fire prevention and education
- Performing lifesaving services with a community-first focus (correct)
- Maintaining a highly trained workforce
- Achieving national recognition in emergency services
What does the acronym 'DRIVEN' stand for in the context of WPBFD's mission?
What does the acronym 'DRIVEN' stand for in the context of WPBFD's mission?
- Determination Resourcefulness Integrity Vision Empathy Nurturing
- Diversity Responsibility Integrity Versatility Ethics Neighbors Helping Neighbors (correct)
- Dedication Respect Innovation Vision Empathy Nurturing
- Discipline Resilience Improvement Vigilance Empowerment Nurturing
What is the WPBFD's goal in terms of emergency services?
What is the WPBFD's goal in terms of emergency services?
- To achieve fair and consistent practices within the department
- To be a nationally recognized leader in community-focused emergency services (correct)
- To provide the most proactive methods for improved safety
- To prioritize fire prevention over emergency response
What age range does the term 'Adult' refer to in the WPBFD's Policy Manual?
What age range does the term 'Adult' refer to in the WPBFD's Policy Manual?
What does 'Backup Passport' refer to?
What does 'Backup Passport' refer to?
What does 'BNICE' refer to?
What does 'BNICE' refer to?
What does 'Area Command' manage?
What does 'Area Command' manage?
What does 'Arrival' indicate?
What does 'Arrival' indicate?
What is the responsibility of a 'Battalion Chief'?
What is the responsibility of a 'Battalion Chief'?
What does 'Automatic Aid' refer to?
What does 'Automatic Aid' refer to?
What does 'Base' represent?
What does 'Base' represent?
What does 'Brush' unit specialize in?
What does 'Brush' unit specialize in?
What does 'Available' mean for a unit?
What does 'Available' mean for a unit?
What does 'Administration' have authority over?
What does 'Administration' have authority over?
What does 'BRANCH' represent in incident operations?
What does 'BRANCH' represent in incident operations?
What does the term 'All Clear' signify?
What does the term 'All Clear' signify?
What is the Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)?
What is the Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)?
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 does an Engine Company provide?
What does an Engine Company provide?
What does the General Staff consist of?
What does the General Staff consist of?
What is the Fire Code referred to in the text?
What is the Fire Code referred to in the text?
Who performs fire suppression duties as part of their primary duties and possess a valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance?
Who performs fire suppression duties as part of their primary duties and possess a valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance?
What is the role of the Extrication Group Supervisor?
What is the role of the Extrication Group Supervisor?
What is Emergency Traffic used for?
What is Emergency Traffic used for?
What does Geographic Designation describe?
What does Geographic Designation describe?
What is a Hazardous Device?
What is a Hazardous Device?
Who does the dispatcher notify until the incident is declared Under Control or Command requests to discontinue notifications?
Who does the dispatcher notify until the incident is declared Under Control or Command requests to discontinue notifications?
Who is considered an Employee?
Who is considered an Employee?
What is the optimal range for Span of Control?
What is the optimal range for Span of Control?
What does 'Shall' indicate?
What does 'Shall' indicate?
What is the function of a Squad?
What is the function of a Squad?
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?
What is the purpose of Vent - Enter - Isolate - Search (V.E.I.S)?
What is the purpose of Vent - Enter - Isolate - Search (V.E.I.S)?
What is the Warm Zone adjacent to?
What is the Warm Zone adjacent to?
What does Staging designate?
What does Staging designate?
What is the purpose of a Status Board?
What is the purpose of a Status Board?
What does a Working Fire situation require?
What does a Working Fire situation require?
What is a Strike Team composed of?
What is a Strike Team composed of?
What does 'should' indicate?
What does 'should' indicate?
What is the WPBFD's accountability system for different hazardous situations?
What is the WPBFD's accountability system for different hazardous situations?
What are Limited Access Highways?
What are Limited Access Highways?
What is the manual used by WPBFD referred to as?
What is the manual used by WPBFD referred to as?
What is the term used for emergency transmission of a firefighter needing immediate assistance?
What is the term used for emergency transmission of a firefighter needing immediate assistance?
What are MDCs used for in firefighting?
What are MDCs used for in firefighting?
What is Mutual Aid in firefighting?
What is Mutual Aid in firefighting?
What does a U.C.A.N. Report include in a MAYDAY situation?
What does a U.C.A.N. Report include in a MAYDAY situation?
What components are used in the PASSPORT Accountability System (PAS)?
What components are used in the PASSPORT Accountability System (PAS)?
What is the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) designated for?
What is the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) designated for?
What does RECEOVS stand for in incident priorities during structure fires?
What does RECEOVS stand for in incident priorities during structure fires?
What is the role of a Safety Officer (SO) in firefighting?
What is the role of a Safety Officer (SO) in firefighting?
What does Rope Rescue involve in firefighting?
What does Rope Rescue involve in firefighting?
Study Notes
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 service terminology with this glossary quiz. From accountability systems to incident priorities, this quiz covers essential terms used by the WPBFD.
