Ch34 Key Terms - Special Ops and Ambulance Ops Flashcards
A mnemonic for the common types of human-caused disasters; represents chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive.
CBRNE
The area outside the warm zone, in which it is safe to operate without specialized equipment
Cold zone
A program that uses the principles of open communication and the ability of anyone at any skill level to communicate a concern to the incident commander.
Crew resource management (CRM)
The process of removing a trapped person (as from a vehicle that has been involved in a collision) when conventional means of exit are impossible or inadvisable.
Extrication
A abbreviation for HAZardous Waste OPerations and Emergency Response; refers to federally mandated training for anyone who may encounter uncontrolled hazardous materials.
HAZWOPER
Any rescue work done by ascending or descending a slope steeper than approximately 45 degrees.
High-angle rescue (HAR)
The area closest to the center of a CBRNE incident; the most dangerous and most contaminated area.
Hot zone
Any rescue work done by ascending or descending a slope that is less than approximately 45 degrees.
Low-angle rescue (LAR)
The process of extracting a person or group from distress or danger.
Rescue
A methodical process of actively gathering information about a person or group in distress or danger and then physically looking for them.
Search
Infrequently performed activities requiring specialized education and equipment in remote and/or difficult settings.
Special operations
A human-caused event that is intended to inflict fear and can involve hazardous materials.
Terrorism
A transition area surrounding the hot zone; the zone in which decontamination occurs.
Warm zone
