History of the Fire Service
Terminology
Clintonville VFD Admin
Statistics
Kentucky Fire Service Regulations
100
The first American (volunteer) fire department company is often credited to this person, around 1736, in Philadelphia.
Who is Ben Franklin
100
The name given (by function) for the personnel who provide emergency services to the public
What is line personnel
100
These three positions makeup the formal Chain of Command of the Clintonville VFD
What is the Chief, Assistant Chief and Captain
100
108 Austerlitz Rd, Paris, KY 40361
What is the address of Clintonville Fire Department
100
This Kentucky Revised Statue covers city police and fire departments
What is KRS 95a
200
This was a round (or other shape) iron, copper or lead emblem that was usually placed, on the wall, near the front door of a structure. It denoted the insurance company who had a policy on that property. It was usually made of enough metal to be able to withstand a fire.
What is a Firemark
200
The name given (by function) to personnel who provide administrative and logistical support to line units/personnel
What is staff personnel
200
Clintonville has 2 other officer positions. These offices have specific duties and do not fall within the formal chain of command.
What is the Training Officer and Safety Officer.
200
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What is the total run volume in 2017
200
This is a Kentucky Fire Department that derives its funding from being designated as a "taxing district"
What is a Chapter 75 Fire Department
300
The symbol of the fire service comes from the "Knights of Malta" and their battles with Ottoman pirates or the Saracens. They were first know as "The Knights of St. John the Hospitallers."
What is the Maltese Cross
300
Term to identify the legal entity to enforce a code or approve/retire equipment
What is Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
300
Members should direct all questions, issues, concerns, suggestions to this officer.
Who is the Chief of the Department
300
There are 10 of these in Clintonville
What are fire hydrants
300
According to 739 KAR 2:050 Section 1 "an individual who has received at least 150 hrs. of certified training and at least 20 hrs. of certified training annually" is considered
What is a Certified Volunteer Firefighter
400
This was the first American city to replace volunteers with the horse-drawn steam fire engine and to form a paid career fire department. This occurred April 1, 1853
What is Cincinatti
400
What is Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
What is protect lives and property
400
In the event that all Officers are not available, the next person in charge is based on ?
What is senority
400
The percentage of calls in 2017 that were EMS
What is 80%
400
Twelve (12) Firefighters, a Chief, and at least (1) operational fire apparatus or (1) on order
What is a Kentucky Qualifying Fire Department
500
Prior to modern water distribution systems, wooden water mains were used. Holes were drilled in the water main to extract water, then capped off with these. Also slang for fire hydrant.
What is a plug
500
Rules and Regulations that has been enacted by law in a jurisdiction
What is a code
500
These reports shall be reviewed by the Chief and by the department at the monthly meetings.
What is Incident Reports (NFIRS)
500
This is the total number of volunteer firefighters on the Clintonville VFD roster
What is 17
500
This 19 member Commission, appointed by the Governor, has three positions that must be filled by volunteer fire department members. Two must be volunteer firefighters and one must be a volunteer chief.
What is the Kentucky Fire Commission