Chapter 1 Flashcards

1
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Fireproof

A

Resistance to fire

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2
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Panic hardware

A

Hardware mounted to exit doors that unlock from inside & open when pressure is applied

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3
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Interoperability

A

Two or more systems able to exchange/use the information

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4
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Culture

A

Shared beliefs&values of a group or organization

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5
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Jargon

A

Specialized/technical language of a trade/profession/similar group

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6
Q

AHJ

A

Term used in codes/standards to identify the legal entity

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7
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All-hazard concept

A

Provides a coordinated approach to a wide variety of incidents

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8
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Line functions

A

Personnel who provide emergency services to the public

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9
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Staff/support functions

A

Personnel who provide administrative & logistical support to line units

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10
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External customers

A

Citizens in the service area that are protected by the organization

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11
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Internal customers

A

Employees/membership of the organization

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12
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Woodland/urban interface

A

Line/area/zone where an undeveloped area meets a developed area

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13
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ICS

A

Standardized approach to incident management

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14
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Policy

A

Guide to decision making in an organization

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15
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Procedure

A

Step by step written plan

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16
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SOP

A

Rule for how personnel should perform routine functions/emergency operations

17
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Standard

A

A set of principles/protocols or procedures that explain how to do something

18
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Code

A

A collection of rules/regulations that have been enacted by the law