Firefighter Acronym's

CFR

Code of Federal Regulations

NTSB

National Transportation Safety Board

DOD

Department of Defence

DHS

Department of Homeland Security

AHJ

Authority Having Jurisdiction

CPAT

Candidate Physical Abilities Test

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment

NIST

National Institution of Standars and Technology

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

WMD

Weapons of Mass Destruction

CRM

Crew Resource Management

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

LODD

Line of Duty Deaths

NFFF

National Fallen Firefighter Foundation

Risk =

Exposure + Hazard

IFSTA

International Fire Service Training Association

ASSE

American Society of Safety Engineers

CBRN(E)

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive Devices

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

NIOSH

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

IAFC

International Association of Fire Chiefs

IAFF

International Association of Firefighter

NWCG

National Wildfire Coordinating Group

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

SCBA

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

RIC

Rapid Intervention Crew

ISO

Incident Safety Officer

PASS

Personal Alert Safety System

IDLH

Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

FMCSR

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

FMVSS

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

FEMA

Federal Emergency Management Agency

NHSA

National Highway Safety Administration

6 Focus Areas

Prevention
Wildland Operation
Structural Firefighting
Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Training
Vehicles

6 Root Causes

Ineffective Policies and Procedures
Ineffective Decision Making
Lack of Preparedness
Ineffective Leadership
Lack of Personal Responsibility
Extraordinary & Unpredictable

NHTSA

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Componets of a department wellness program

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Three physical Fitness requirement levels for Work Capacity Test

Arduous
Moderate
Lite

Three main components of a traffic preemptive control device

Emitter
Phase Selector
Optical Device

Arduous work capacity test requires:

3 miles with 45lb pack in 45 minutes

Moderate Work Capacity Test Requires

2 miles with 25lb pack in 30 minutes

Lite Work Capacity Test Requires

1 mile within 16 minutes

Three components of an apparatus maintenance program

Acceptance Tests
Service Tests
Annual Tests

Two exceptions to the requirement that "All personnel are seated and belted in position on a moving fire apparatus?

Hose lays
Tiller Operations

Ten Traffic Cones are

No substitute for training
Multi Agency Communication-(Communication is a must)
Limit Your Exposure (Time)
Give Traffic Plenty of Warning
Protect the scene with the equipment
Always work away from traffic
Be prepared to shut down the road
Be Seen Not Hear

Required types of training

Entry-Level
Specialized Training
Recertification Training

Second Leading Cause of Firefighter Injuries

Back Injuries

1st Goals of a Health Program

Employees are physically fit to perform in the field

2nd Goal of a Health Program

Reduce Health Related coasts for the employer

Category A Conditions

Pulmonary Hypertension
Active Tuberculous (TB)
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
History of Incapacitating Hypoglycemia
Angina Pectoris
Structural Abnormality
Limitations of motion in a joint

Category B Conditions

Unequal hearing loss
Allergic respiratory disorder
Recurrent Sinusitis
Hernia
Hypertension
Diseases of the kidney, bladder, or prostate

Components of a Wellness Plan

Nutrition
Hydration
Back Care
Heart and Lung Diseases training sessions
Psychological Stress Recognition and control sessions
CISM
Member Assistance Program
Sleep Deprivation
Physical Fitness
Task Analysis
Exercise plan and equipment

IS

Intrinsic Safety

GFCI

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

General Tool and Equipment Inspection Points

Damage
Wear
Lack of cleanliness
Proper Operation of Power-Operated Equipment
Effects of Heat or Direct-Flame Contact
Cylinders Hydrostatic Testing Date

TIC

Thermal Imaging Cameras

MDTs

Mobile Data Terminal

GPS

Global Positioning Systems

AED

Automatic External Defibrillators

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

AFFF

Aqueous Film Forming Foam

APW

Air-Pressurized Water Extinguishers

SAR

Supplied-Air Respirator

CPC

Chemical Protective Clothing

PFD

Personal Flotation Device

SOP

Standard Operating Procedure

SOG

Standard Operating Guidelines

SEI

Safety Equipment Institute

MSHA

Mine Safety and Health Administration

SCUBA

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus

4 steps of a fire extingher

Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep

Hand Tool Inspections:

Straight
Sturdy
Sung
Sharp
Smooth

CARA

During the Incident:
Conditions
Actions
Resources
Air

FLOP

Finance/ Administration
Logistics
Planning
Section

LIP

Life
Incident Stabilization
Property

10 Rules of Engagement for Structural Fire Fighting

Acceptability of Risk
1) No building or property is worth the life of a firefighter
2) All interior firefighting involves an inherent risk.
3) Some risk is acceptable where there is no potential to save lives or savable property
4) No level of risk is acc

List the Command Staff Positions

IC
Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer

Flop is related too

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Three Categories of emergency scene casualties

Fatalities
Exposure
Injuries

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

NFIRS

National Fire Incident Reporting System

WHO

World Health Organization

CDC

Centers for Disease Control

Health and Safety Officers Rules and Responsibilities

*Ensure Safety Training and Education
*Manage the Accident or Loss Prevention
Program
*Investigate Accidents or Incidents
*Maintain Records Management and Data Analysis
*Review Equipment Specifications and assist in acceptance testing
*Ensure Compliance
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Hazard

is a condition, substance, or device that can directly cause and injury, fatality, property loss (usually refers to the source of a risk)

Risk

is likelihood of suffering harm from a hazard

Risk Analysis

1) Risk Identification
2) Risk Evaluation
3) Risk Prioritization
4) Risk Control Techniques

Risk Control Techniques

1) Risk Avoidance
2)Risk Transfer
3) Risk Control Measures ( How to reduce)

IPP & PIP

Implement Procedures Plan & Plan Implement Procedures

HSO

Health and Safety Officer

Emitter

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Phase Selector

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Optical Device

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