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Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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LIP

A

Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation

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2
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IDLH

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Immediately dangerous to life and health

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3
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NFPA

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National Fire Protection Association

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AHJ

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Authority having jurisdiction

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5
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Chain of command (NHFD)

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Fire Chief
Assistant Chief
Deupty Chief 
Batallion Chief
Captains 
Lieutenants
Firefighters
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6
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What is the purpose of the chain of command?

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Formal line of authorrity

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7
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Unity of command

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Each employee reports to one supervisor

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8
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Span of control

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3-7, optimal is 5

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9
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What kind of department is Newhaven?

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Career/ public department

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10
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Engine company duties

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  • Fire supression

- may also include search and rescue, extrication, ventilation, and ems

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11
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Truck (ladder) company duties

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  • Forcible entry
  • S&R
  • Ventilation
  • Salavage
  • Overhual
  • Utility control
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12
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Rescue company duties

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  • S&R

- may serve as rapid intervention team

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13
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Brush company

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Provides ground cover and protects property near feilds and woods

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14
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Hazmat

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Mitigates hazmat materials incidents

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15
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EMS

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Prehospital emergency medical care

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16
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Aircraft rescue and firefighting

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Rescue and fire supression involving aricrafts

17
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Fire inspectors

A

Perform inspections and enforce building code

18
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Plans examiners

A

Ensure codes are followed for new projects

19
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Fire investigators

A

Determine the origin of a fire

20
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Fire safety educators

A

Inform public about hazards

21
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Fire protection engineers and specialists

A

Check fire safety plans

22
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SOPS

A
  • Standards operating procedures

- Strict

23
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SOGS

A
  • Standard Operating Guidlines

- More leeway

24
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Policy

A

Set boundaries and establish standards of conduct

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