Glossary Flashcards
The systematic venting of a structure by controlling which windows and doors are open at a given time
Compartmentalization
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Water stream of finally divided particles used for fire control
Fog stream
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Scientific measurement of how much heat is available for transfer to human skin.
Heat Flux
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Total amount of heat produced or released to the atmosphere from the convective-lift fire phase of a fire per unit mass if you consume per unit time.
Heat release rate (HRR)
Overall strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements for a given operational period.
Incident action plan. (IAP)
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System by which facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications are organized to operate within a common organizational structure.
Incident command system (ICS)
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System described in NFPA 1561: defines the roles, responsibilities, and standard operating procedures used to manage emergency operations.
Incident management system
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Unit of work or energy in the international system of units. The energy or work when unit force moves a body through a unit distance.
Joule (J)
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