Ch 1 and 2

Fire Organization

100

To save lives and protect property and the environment.

Mission of the Fire Service

200

This organization structure directs decisions and information from the top down through intermediate levels.

Scalar

300

This concept ensures that each emplyee reports to only one supervisor.

Unity of Command

400

What is the process of dividing large jobs into smaller, more manageable pieces.

Division of Labor

500

These are multiple fire companies within a response area whose day-to-day functions are overseen by the operations division.

Battalion

Specialized Companies & Rules

100

This type of company performs suppression duties at structure fires and is assigned to a pumping apparatus.

Engine Co.

200

This company's primary duty is searching for victims and removing them from areas of danger or entrapment.

Rescue Co.

300

A guide to decision-making within an organization that addresses issues like working hours and emergency respons guidelines.

Policy

400

A detailed written plan that lists specifiec steps for approaching a recurring problem or situation.

Procedure

500

This organization or agency assists the fire department by sutting off natural gas lines, electricity, or public water mains.

Utility Co.

Health and Safety

100

This is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities.

Cardiovascular Disease

200

Firefighterss are at risk of these types of diseases, such as lung cancer, due to repeated exposure to smoke and chemicals.

Respiratory diseases

300

NFPA 1500 requires that emergency operations be managed through this type of system.

Incident Management System

400

In this specific accountability system, the officer bases expected exit time on the the team member who has the lowest air-pressure system.

SCBA Tag system

500

Firefighters should always maintain this many points of contact when mounting or dismounting an apparatus.

Three

Dispatch and Communications

100

This central location takes all emergency calls and then routs them to the appropriate dispatchers.

Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)

200

Modern 9-1-1 system capabilities now include this feature along with smartphone apps.

Text messaging

300

These individuals are trained to answer emergency calls and obtain the correct information from callers.

Telecommunicators

400

This type of communication center equipment is used specifically to recieve calls from individuals with hearing impairments.

Teletype (TTY)

500

All recorded transmissions become part of this and may be made public under open records laws or requests.

Offical Record

Radio Best Practices

100

This federal agency regulates all radio communication in the United States.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

200

The use of plain English in radio transmissions and the avoidance of 10-codes.

Clear text

300

This term refers to location sinside structures or remote areas that can cause a loss of radio signals.

Dead Zones

400

This is the first basic communications rule that everyone at the emergency scene should follow. (Its how you should start every transmission.)

Identify Yourself in every transmission

500

To deal with ambient noise, you can use your PPE to create one of these when transmitting on a portable radio. (To possible stop this from blowing over your mic)

Wind barrier