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Static Response |
Fire response onset is always an initial large scale response from fixed location |
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Incident Command is also know as |
Fire Ground Command |
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Incident Command completes... |
Completes the size up. Direction to provide resources to the scene. Fire Captan to the communicator. |
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Incident Management System |
Provides unity of Command & ensures effective resource utilization.
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Incident Ground Command Provides... |
Means for using limited resources effectively. With one person in charge and single plan can be developed and implemented. |
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National Fire Protection & Prevention Act |
Promotes fire safety and prevention in Ontario |
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Fire Prevention (NFPPA) |
Is a division of the fire service that each department must have. The division implements the regulations of the NFPPA or fire code |
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Fire Communicator Prioritizes... |
Public requests by establishing nature of call |
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Pumper |
Truck at pumps water through a hose. A hose is connected to hydrant and pumped through truck to hose |
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Tanker |
Truck that carries large amounts of water. Typically used where hydrant service isn’t available |
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Tower |
Ariel device with stationary ladder that reaches 50 feet |
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Rescue |
Many uses including: carry emergency suits and specialized equipment. Can also be used as a location rehab. |
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Command Centre |
Mobile communication centre used at major incidents |
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Mutual Aid |
Calling assistance from neighbouring municipalities |
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Communication operator must always |
Reassure caller help is on the way |
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Communication operator must maintain |
Control over all calls |
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Appliance |
Variety of tools or devices carried on fire apparatus |
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Area of orgin |
Specific area where fire begins |
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Captan |
Officer in charge of fire station or any other position with equal responsibility |
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Carbon Monoxide |
Colourless, tasteless, odourless has. Lighter than air and highly toxic |
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Dry chemical |
Powdered fire extinguishing agent |
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Egress |
Way out or exit |
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Exposure |
Property in danger by fire in another structure or outside fire |
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Extention |
Spread of fire not previously involved |
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Hurts Tool |
Hydraulic powered device (push bar) |
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Jaws of life |
Hydraulic powered rescue tool used to rescue victims trapped in vehicles |
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Personal Protective Equipment |
Gloves, gowns, masks, glasses, bunker gear |
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Rekindle |
To reignite after extinguishment |
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Under Control |
Fire contained and partially extinguished. Authorities confident it can be completely extinguished |
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Working Fire |
Fire that requires fire fighting activity by all or most of the fire department personnel assigned to the alarm |
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Echo Technique |
Implied the important parts of radio message are repeated |
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Echo Technique used for... |
Repeat to confirm or clarify. Informs additional units responsding |