Acronyms Flashcards
SMEACSQ
S - Situation
M - Mission
E - Execution
A - Admin and logistics
C - Command and comms
S - Safety
Q - Questions
ETHANE reporting model (Used to brief)
E - Exact Location
T - Type of incident
H - Hazards
A - Access and egress
N - Number of casualties
E - Emergency services on scene or required
PENSPACE - Follow Directions of IC (Structural Collapse):
P - PPE worn correctly
E - Evacuate if signs of impending collapse
N - No go Zones (Personnel and Vehicles)
S - Safety Officer
P - Path of escape
A - Awareness of surroundings
C - Communications
E - Engineer
RECEO - Used to assist firefighters prioritise tactical activities on the fireground.
R - Rescue
E - Exposures
C - Confinement
E - Extinguishment
O - Overhaul
Characteristics of a good knot
T- Easy to Tie
R - Easy to Recognise after being tied
U - Easy to Untie
S - The knot does not Slip
S - The not does not reduce the Strength of the rope
Knot Protocol
S - Ensure the right Knot is Selected for the task
T- Place Tension on the line when tying
R - All knots must be Removed after use
I - All knots must be Inspected, look away and recheck.
C - All knots to be checked by another Firefighter (LRL only)
T- All knots must have no less than 150mm tail.
Deterioration
C - Chemicals
A - Abrasion
M - Mechanical damage
S- Shock Load
U - Ultraviolet light (UV)
E - Extreme heat
PPC/Hazardous Environments
H - High temperatures
O - Oxygen deficiency
T- Toxic atmospheres
S - Smoke concentrations
Ladders setup process
H - Height
P - Projection
P - Plumbing
C - Clearances
G - Ground conditions
Task specific - SMART
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Relevant
T - Time-bound
DEBRiS
D econtamination of Firefighters
E ntry and Exit of hot zones
B reathing Apparatus (BA) Service areas
R ehab/AV monitoring of firefighters
i ncident accountability of all personnel
S taging area (Firefighters/Appliances)
SEEDS
Social
Exercise
Education
Diet
Sleep
