Incident Types
When a fire is contained to a single room of a structure
Fire
Front of the fire building, usually front door facing street, but may be facing the parking area where the first apparatus arrives
Alpha Side
The number of counties in Arizona we service
2
Another term for this, is "grab a plug"
Connect to a hydrant
The amount of states we currently cover
7
When there is a smoke problem that does not include a working fire.
Smoke
A load of hose on a pumper, but not connected to a pump outlet. Often used for larger supply lines.
Dead Lay
The state that Marin county is in
California
The officer in charge of all activities at an incident.
IC or BC
What we use to monitor calls in Phoenix
A CAD
Any fire extending to more than one room. This would include attic fires, fire in the wall, and chimney fires that extend into the attic space.
Structure Fire
Property near fire that may become involved by transfer of heat or burning material from main fire, typically by convection or radiation. May range from 40 feet (12 m) to several miles, depending on size and type of fire or explosion.
Exposure
The county Livermore is in
Alameda
Method of firefighting in which water or other extinguishing agent is taken by firefighters, directly to the seat of the fire, as opposed to being pumped in that general direction from a safe distance.
Offensive attack
The amount of "sides" or workspaces we use
3
When a small fire has been extinguished by sprinkler activation prior to the arrival of the fire department.
Fire/Smoke/Water
Late stage in fire-suppression process during which the burned area is carefully examined for remaining sources of heat that may rekindle the fire. Often coincides with salvage operations to prevent further loss to structure or its contents, as well as fire-cause determination and preservation of evidence.
Overhauling
The counties in Utah we service (there are 4)
Davis, Salt Lake, Weber, Utah
What does securing the utilities mean
Shutting the utilities off to the structure to reduce additional fire hazard
The amount of CADs we have
6
When an object collides with a structure and causes damage. This includes downed trees and cars into the structure. Sometimes a building inspector will be called to assess structural integrity.
Structure Collision
Term of size-up meaning fire, heat and smoke in a structure are so widespread that internal access must wait until fire streams can be applied.
Fully Involved
The county Seattle is in
King County
What is known as removing or covering personal property which could be subjected to possible smoke, fire, water or other damage during firefighting, or removal and diverting of smoke and water to prevent further damage.
Salvage Operations
Unconfirmed