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52 Cards in this Set
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The component of the SCBA that stores the compressed air supply.
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Air cylinder
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The hose through which air flows, either within an SCBA or from an outside source to a supplied air respirator.
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Air line
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The hose through which air flows, either within an SCBA or from an outside source to a supplied air respirator.
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Backpack
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A system in which two fire fighters always work as a team for safety purposes
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Buddy system
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The protective coat worn by a fire fighter for interior structural firefighting; also called a turnout coat.
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Bunker coat
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The protective coat worn by a fire fighter for interior structural firefighting; also called a turnout coat.
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Bunker coat
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The protective trousers worn by a fire fighter for interior structural firefighting; also called turnout pants.
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Bunker pants
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A toxic gas produced through incomplete combustion.
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Carbon monoxide (CO)
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An apparatus consisting of multiple tanks that is used to store compressed air and fill SCBA cylinders
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Cascade system
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SCBA designed to recycle the user’s exhaled air. This system removes carbon dioxide and generates fresh oxygen.
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Closed-circuit breathing apparatus
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A mechanical device that increases the pressure and decreases the volume of atmospheric air; it is used to refill SCBA cylinders
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Compressor
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A confidential group discussion among those who served at a traumatic incident to address emotional, psychological, and stressful issues related to the event. It usually occurs within 24 to 72 hours of the incident.
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Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)
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To take off an item of clothing or equipment.
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Doff
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To put on an item of clothing or equipment
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Don
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An operating mode that allows some SCBA to be used even if part of the regulator fails to function properly.
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Emergency bypass mode
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Programs offered by many departments that allow fire fighters to receive confidential help with problems such as substance abuse, stress, depression, or burnout that can affect their work performance
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Employee assistance programs (EAPs)
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A component of SCBA that fits over the face.
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Face piece
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Protective head covering worn by fire fighters to protect the head from falling objects, blunt trauma, and heat
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Fire helmet
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Dangerous practice of acting independently of command instructions.
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Freelancing
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A small, portable light carried by fire fighters to improve visibility at emergency scenes; it is often powered by rechargeable batteries
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Hand light
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A toxic gas produced by the combustion of materials containing cyanide.
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Hydrogen cyanide
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Periodic testing of an extinguisher to confirm that it has sufficient strength to withstand the necessary internal pressures.
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Hydrostatic testing
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-- A situation in which an atmospheric concentration of any toxic, corrosive, or asphyxiant substance poses an immediate threat to life or could cause irreversible or delayed adverse health effects. There are three general classifications of these atmospheres: toxic, flammable, and oxygen-deficient.
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Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
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A burning process in which the fuel is not completely consumed, usually due to a limited supply of oxygen.
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Incomplete combustion
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-- A strong synthetic material used in the construction of protective clothing and equipment
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Kevlar®
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An electronic semiconductor that emits a single-color light when activated
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Light-emitting diode (LED)
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U.S. federal agency responsible for research and development on occupational safety and health issues.
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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A fire-resistant synthetic material used in the construction of personal protective equipment for fire fighting
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Nomex®
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An insert inside the face piece of an SCBA that fits over the user’s mouth and nose.
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Nose cups
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The federal agency that regulates worker safety and, in some cases, responder safety. This agency is part of the U.S. Department of Labor
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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SCBA in which the exhaled air is released into the atmosphere and is not reused.
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Open-circuit breathing apparatus
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Any atmosphere where the oxygen level is less than 19.5 percent. Low oxygen levels can have serious effects on people, including adverse reactions such as poor judgment and lack of muscle control
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Oxygen deficiency
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A fire-retardant synthetic material used in the construction of personal protective equipment
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PBI®
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Device worn by a fire fighter that sounds an alarm if the fire fighter is motionless for a period of time
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Personal alert safety system (PASS)
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Gear worn by fire fighters that includes the helmet, gloves, hood, coat, pants, SCBA, and boots. This provides a thermal barrier that protects fire fighters against intense heat.
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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A method of tracking the identity, assignment, and location of fire fighters operating at an incident scene.
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Personnel accountability system
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A chemical agent that causes severe pulmonary damage; it is a by-product of incomplete combustion.
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Phosgene
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The standard unit for measuring pressure.
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Pounds per square inch (psi)
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A device that measures and displays pressure readings. In an SCBA, these indicate the quantity of breathing air that is available at any time.
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Pressure gauge
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A part of a fire fighter’s personal protective equipment that is designed to be worn over the head and under the helmet; it provides thermal protection for the neck and ears
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Protective hood
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A minimum of two fully equipped personnel who are on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of injured or trapped fire fighters.
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Rapid intervention company/crew (RIC)
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A systematic process to provide periods of rest and recovery for emergency workers during an incident. This is usually conducted in a designated area away from the hazardous area.
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Rehabilitation
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A protective device used to provide safe breathing air for a user in a hostile or dangerous atmosphere.
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Respirator
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The part of SCBA that allows fire fighters to wear it as a “backpack.”
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SCBA harness
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The part of the SCBA that reduces the high pressure in the cylinder to a usable lower pressure and controls the flow of air to the user.
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SCBA regulator
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Respirator with independent air supply used by fire fighters to enter toxic and otherwise dangerous atmospheres.
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Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
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Respirator with independent air supply used by fire fighters to enter toxic and otherwise dangerous atmospheres.
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Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA)
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Airborne solid materials consisting of ash and unburned or partially burned fuel released by a fire.
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Smoke particles
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A respirator that obtains its air through a hose from a remote source, such as a compressor or storage cylinder.
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Supplied-air respirator (SAR)
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Protective coat that is part of a protective clothing ensemble for structural firefighting; also called a bunker coat.
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Turnout coat
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Protective trousers that are part of a protective clothing ensemble for structural firefighting; also called bunker pants.
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Turnout pants
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A portable communication device used by fire fighters. Every firefighting team should carry at least one radio to communicate distress, progress, changes in fire conditions, and other pertinent information.
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Two-way radio
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