Chapter 1 Flashcards
LIP
Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
IDLH
Immediately dangerous to life and health
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
AHJ
Authority having jurisdiction
Chain of command (NHFD)
Fire Chief Assistant Chief Deupty Chief Batallion Chief Captains Lieutenants Firefighters
What is the purpose of the chain of command?
Formal line of authorrity
Unity of command
Each employee reports to one supervisor
Span of control
3-7, optimal is 5
What kind of department is Newhaven?
Career/ public department
Engine company duties
- Fire supression
- may also include search and rescue, extrication, ventilation, and ems
Truck (ladder) company duties
- Forcible entry
- S&R
- Ventilation
- Salavage
- Overhual
- Utility control
Rescue company duties
- S&R
- may serve as rapid intervention team
Brush company
Provides ground cover and protects property near feilds and woods
Hazmat
Mitigates hazmat materials incidents
EMS
Prehospital emergency medical care
Aircraft rescue and firefighting
Rescue and fire supression involving aricrafts
Fire inspectors
Perform inspections and enforce building code
Plans examiners
Ensure codes are followed for new projects
Fire investigators
Determine the origin of a fire
Fire safety educators
Inform public about hazards
Fire protection engineers and specialists
Check fire safety plans
SOPS
- Standards operating procedures
- Strict
SOGS
- Standard Operating Guidlines
- More leeway
Policy
Set boundaries and establish standards of conduct
