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Glossary of Definitions for OCFRD SOPs/EOPs Flashcards

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SOP 093

FDC Hydrant

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a fire department connection located along a major elevated or bridged highway

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SOP 093

Draft Hydrant (Dry Hydrant)

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a hydrant/connection, either from a static water source, below or above ground storage tank, canal, or lake

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SOP 125

Posting a Fire Watch

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assigning an OCFRD company or unit to remain at the scene after overhaul is completed to monitor for any signs of smoke or fire, and will require the use of a thermal imaging camera (TIC). structures that have been heavily involved may require the posting of a crew for many hours

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SOP 118

Front Run Unit

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are permanently assigned a radio identification and a permanent location

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SOP 118

Ready Reserve Units

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Reserve units that are fully equipped and ready for deployment

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SOP 118

Reserve Unit

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Unit that are not fully equipped with ancillary fire and EMS equipment and used for replacement of front run apparatus on a temporary basis

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SOP 037

Event

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A saved activation when the VER is triggered by an irregular driving activity or circumstance, or when the VER is triggered by manual activation of the system

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SOP 037

Automatic Activation

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a video/audio recording of an event when the VER is triggered by a predetermined force or movement by the vehicle. Which is determined by the sensitivity setting on the VER

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SOP 037

Manual Activation

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a video/audio recording of an event when the VER’s record button is manually pressed by a vehicle occupant

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SOP 037

Video Event Recorder (VER)

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a windshield mounted digital video/audio recorder, activated when a vehicle experiences unusual or significant movement and then records activities of the driver and passenger(s), and a front windshield view of what the driver sees outside of the vehicle

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SOP 006

Corrective Disciplinary Action

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action taken by a supervisor to provide corrective action for inappropriate work habits, behaviors, or violation of Orange County Policy Manual, Rules, Division SOPs, EOPs, and/or union contract

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SOP 006

Non-Disciplinary Counseling

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Not considered discipline. Informal documented discussion with a subordinate on any performance or behavior issue as the need arises. The counseling session may review both positive and/or negative aspects of employee performance

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SOP 006

Oral Warning

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Least severe form of discipline documented in writing by a supervisor for a specific violation. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant an oral warning

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SOP 006

Written Reprimand

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Discipline documented in writing by the supervisor for a specific violation. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant a written reprimand

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SOP 006

Suspension

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Employee relieved of duty with or without pay. Discipline documented by the supervisor for a specific violation or when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant suspension

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SOP 006

Demotion

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Involuntary reassignment to a lower job classification or rank. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful or corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant a demotion

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SOP 006

Termination

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Termination from employment. Should be used when less severe action has been unsuccessful for corrective action has not been taken by the employee, or for first time occurrences that warrant termination

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SOP 013

Family Members

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Relationships established by blood, marriage, or legal action including spouse, mother/father, son/daughter, sister/brother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepparent, stepchild, aunt/uncle, nephew/niece, grandparent, grandson, cousin. Family members also include domestic partners and children of an employee’s domestic partner. It shall be the employee’s responsibility to inform the department of any family relationships as defined herein.

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SOP 013

Domestic Partners

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Persons with whom the employee’s life is interdependent, and with whom the employee shares a common residence

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SOP 013

Fraternization

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The relationship of an intimate or romantic nature or conduct that creates the appearance or impression that such a relationship exits

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SOP 013

Inappropriate Behavior

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Behavior that is not conducive to a productive, courteous, and safe work environment

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SOP 015

Harassment

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Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:
1. submission to such conduct is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of individual’s employment;
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting an individual
3. such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment

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SOP 015

Discrimination

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Treatment or consideration of, or making a distinction in favor of or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs, rather than according to actual merit

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SOP 015

Inappropriate Behavior (harassment & discrimination)

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Behavior that is inappropriate in the workplace, but may not rise to the level of harassment or discrimination. Examples may include display of inappropriate material, or offensive actions that do not constitute harassment or discrimination

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SOP 030

Excused Sick Leave

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any number of hours or days of absence resulting from illness or non-line of duty injury. For which an employee has obtained medical justification

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SOP 030

Unexcused Sick Leave

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any number of hours or days of absence resulting from illness or non-line of duty injury, for which an employee has not obtained medical justification

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SOP 030

Approved Leave

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any vacation, personal, term or sick leave used in accordance with established procedures, and authorized by the appropriate supervisor

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SOP 035

Near Miss

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a narrowly avoided collision or other accident

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SOP 084

Witness

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Is an OCFR employee who verifies that entries made in the electronic controlled substance log reflect the actual transaction that occurred. In no case shall a person act as a witness without authorization unless they have personally and visually verified the logged transaction. A witness must see a controlled substance be wasted, exchanged, or disposed of prior to signing as a witness

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SOP 084

Auditor

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an auditor is any person who verifies that entries made into the log/software reflect the actual controlled substance carried in the box. An audit may be performed at any time

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SOP 074

Square Rigger “SQ-7”

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fire rescue fleet’s records management system. This computer application retains the department’s vehicle inventory, vehicle parts, vehicle work orders, vehicle preventative maintenance schedules, etc

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SOP 074

Oracle Track-It Work Order System

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The department’s primary computer application used for reporting deficiencies wit equipment, or to request some form of service

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SOP 072

Key Fob

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Station specific access for fueling small equipment with unleaded fuel

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SOP 072

Fuel Control Terminal

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Fueling kiosk that processes date and allows end-user access to fueling

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SOP 072

Hose Module

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data reader connected to the fuel nozzle which transmits vehicle information to the fueling program allowing fueling to occur

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SOP 072

Fuel Tag

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component of the EJ Ward fuel system located near the fuel port and serves as a transponder of data during fueling

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SOP 072

CANceiver

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component within the EJ Ward Fuel system that transmits vehicle data during the fueling process

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SOP 072

EJ Ward Fuel System

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a fuel dispensing system that requires an individual’s county ID proxy card for fueling

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SOP 072

Manual Fuel Dispensing System

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a fuel tank that lacks a automated fuel dispensing system and requires that an entry be made on the weekly fuel dispensing report

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SOP 072

Automated Fuel Dispensing System

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A fuel dispensing system that requires the use of a fuel card, fuel key, or other technology that identifies the unit which the fuel is being dispensed to, and requires the entering of the unit’s current odometer reading

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SOP 072

Fuel Delivery Ticket

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a receipt provided by the fueling vendor for the fuel delivered to each fuel tank and given to the fuel technician

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SOP 072

End of Month Fuel Dispensing Report

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report maintained by Fire Rescue Logistics of the amount of fuel dispensed from each tank and reported to the Orange County Comptroller’s Office on a monthly basis via Orange County Fire Finance

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SOP 072

Weekly Fuel Dispensing Report

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report maintained at each fuel tank location to account for the dispensing of fuel

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SOP 072

Tank Dip

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manual dipping of fuel tank to determine the fuel level

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SOP 057

AVL

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Acutomated vehicle location equipment installed in emergency response vehicles that allows the computer aided dispatch (CAD) system to know the exact location of emergency response units for dispatch to emergency incidents

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SOP 043

1st Degree Event

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any incident involving an OCFR vehicle where that vehicle remains in service and no injuries are reported (civilian or OCFR)

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SOP 043

2nd Degree Event

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any incident involving an OCFR vehicle where:
1. that vehicle remains in service and injuries are reported (civilian or OCFR)
2. that vehicle is placed out of service (OOS) with no injuries reported (civilian or OCFR)
3. the OCFR driver is issued an at-fault citation by law enforcement

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SOP 043

3rd Degree Event

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any incident involving an OCFR vehicle where that vehicle is placed OOS and injuries are reported (Civilian or OCFR)

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SOP 045

Social Media

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any form of computer or networking site or process such as Facebook, twitter, YouTube, web site, blogs, chat rooms, and other similar sites

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SOP 045

Emerging Technologies

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although this policy cannot predict new or emerging technologies, employees are advised to refer to these standards for guidance in utilizing any new or emerging social media technology

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SOP 045

Spokesperson for the Department

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an employee who makes a statement on behalf of the Department in their capacity as an employee, or in such a way that the statement may be reasonably by attributed to the department

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SOP 045

Harassment

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the systematic or continued unwelcome actions of one party or group intended to demean, threaten, intimidate, or alarm another party or group

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SOP 045

Hate Speech

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Speech that attacks a person or group on the basis of traits such as race, ethnic origin, national origin, skin color, gender, religion, disability, age, incompatible with a commitment to serve all members of the communities

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SOP 045

Protected Concerted Activity

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employees action for mutual aid and protection regarding their terms, pay, or working conditions of employment

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SOP 057

MDC

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mobile data computer installed in emergency response vehicles for communications with the Fire Rescue Communications Center

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SOP 046

Insubordination

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The refusal to carry out a direct order

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SOP 046

Direct Order

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a clear and valid work order or directive

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SOP 131

Bariatric Unit

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a special call unit equipped with a hydraulic lift and a stretcher capable of safety handling patients up to 1,100 lbs in the down position

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SOP 131

Bariatric Patient

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is a patient, regardless of age, who has limitations in health and social care due to their weight, physical size, shape, width, health, mobility and environmental access, with one or more of the following:
- BMI > 40 kg/m2
- weight at or above 400 lbs
- abdominal grith above 72” at waist

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SOP 093

Private Fire Hydrants

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hydrants that are found on private property, maintained by the property owner, and connected to a private water main

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SOP 093

Public Fire Hydrant

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Hydrants owned by a utility company

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SOP 137

Direct Source Exhaust Capture System

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is a system that connects an extraction hose directly onto the exhaust pipe of a vehicle. Exhaust fumes are then exported out of the station bay

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EOP 001

Apparatus

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a motor-driven vehicle or group of vehicles designed and constructed for the purpose of fighting fires

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EOP 001

Ambulance

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a ground vehicle providing patient transport capability, specified equipment capability, and personnel

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EOP 001

Allocated Resources

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resources dispatched at an incident that has yet checked in which the incident commander

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EOP 001

All Clear

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the radio transmission used exclusively to report the completion of a primary search

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EOP 001

Agency Representative

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a person assigned by a primary, assisting, or cooperating Federal, State, Local, or tribal government agency or private entity, that has been delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency’s or organization’s participation in incident management activities, following appropriate consultation with the leadership of the agency

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EOP 001

Decontamination

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The physical and/or chemical process of reducing and preventing the spread of contamination from persons and equipment used at a hazardous materials incident

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EOP 001

Demobilization

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A functional unit within the planning section responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to the incident

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EOP 001

Assessment

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The evaluation and interpretation of measurements and other information to provide a basis for decision-making

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EOP 001

Assigned Resources

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Resources checked in and assigned work tasks on an incident report

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EOP 001

Assignment

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Tasks given to resources to perform within a given operational period that are based on operational objectives defined in the IAP

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EOP 001

Assistant

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Title for subordinates of principal command staff positions. The title indicates a level of technical capability, qualifications, and responsibility subordinate to the primary positions. Assistants may also be assigned to unit leaders

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EOP 001

Assisting Agency

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An agency or organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management

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EOP 001

Available Resources

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Resources assigned to an incident, checked in, and available for a mission assignment, normally located in a staging area

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EOP 001

Branch

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The organizational level having functional or geographical responsibility for major aspects of incident operations. A branch is organizationally situated between the section and division or group in the operations section, and between the section and units in the logistics section. Branches are identified by the use of Roman Numerals or by functional area

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EOP 001

Base

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The location at which the primary logistics functions are coordinated and administered. There is one base per incident.

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EOP 001

Brush

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A collective term that refers to a stand of vegetation dominated by shrubby, woody plants, or by low-growing trees, usually of a type undesirable to livestock or timber management

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EOP 001

Chain of Command

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A series of command, control, executive, or management positions in hierarchical order of authority

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EOP 001

Check-In

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The process through which resources first report to an incident. Check-in locations include the incident command post, resources unit, incident base, camps, staging areas, or directly on the site

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EOP 001

Chief

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The ICS title for individuals responsible for management of functional sections: operations, planning, logistics, finance/administration, and intelligence

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EOP 001

Clear Text

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The use of plain English in radio communication transmissions. No 10 codes or agency specific codes are used when using clear text.

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EOP 001

Command

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The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority

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EOP 001

Command Post (CP)

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That location at which primary command functions are executed by the incident command

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EOP 001

Command Staff

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In an incident management organization, the command staff consists of the incident command and the special staff positions of public information officer, safety officer, liaison officer, and other positions as required, who report directly to the incident commander. Theu may have an assistant or assistants, as needed.

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EOP 001

Common Operating Picture

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A broad view of the overall situation as reflected by situation reports, aerial photography, and other information or intelligence

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EOP 001

Communications Unit

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An organizational unit in the logistics section responsible for providing communication services at an incident or an EOC. A communications unit may also be a facility (e.g. trailer or mobile van) used to support and incident communications center

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EOP 001

Company

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Specific members assigned to staff an apparatus providing specified equipment capability, i.e. engine company, truck company, squad company, etc, who are under the command of a company officer

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EOP 001

Company Officer

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This individual who is in supervisory charge of a company and who is responsible for their performance, safety and welfare

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EOP 001

Compensation/Claims unit

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A functional unit within the finance/administration section. Responsible for tracking costs, analyzing cost data, making cost estimates, and recommending cost-savings measures

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EOP 001

Containment

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The actions taken to keep a material in its container or a wildfire within black-lines

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EOP 001

Contaminant

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A hazardous material that physically remains on or in people, animals, the environment, or equipment, thereby is creating a continuing risk of direct injury or a risk of exposure

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EOP 001

Control

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The defensive or offensive procedures, techniques, and methods used in the mitigation of a fire, disaster, or hazardous materials incident

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EOP 001

Control Zone

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The areas at a hazardous materials incident that are designated based upon safety and the degree of hazard. These zones are defined as the hot, warm, and cold zones

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EOP 001

Crew Leader (BOSS)

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A person who is in supervisory charge of usually 10-20 fire fighters and who is responsible for their performance, safety, and welfare

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EOP 001

Cooperating Agency

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An agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort

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EOP 001

Coordinate

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To advance systematically an analysis and exchange of information among principals who have or may have a need to know certain information to carry out specific incident management responsibilities

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EOP 001

Crew

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An organized group of fire fighters under the leadership of a crew leader or other designated assembled for an assignment such as search, ventilation, or hose line deployment and operations

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EOP 001

Director

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Title for individuals responsible for command of a branch (NIMS terminology)

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EOP 001

Deputy

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A fully qualified individual who, in the absence of a superior, can be delegated the authority to manage a functional operation to perform a specific task. Deputies can be assigned to the incident commander, General Staff, and Branch directors

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EOP 001

Documentation Unit

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Functional unit within the planning section/ Responsible for recording/protecting all documents relevant to the incident

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EOP 001

Division

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The partition of an incident into geographical area of operation. Divisions are established when the number of resources exceeds the manageable span of control of the operations Chief. A Division is located within the ICS organization between the branch and resources in the operations section.

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EOP 001

Dispatch Center

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A facility from which resources are directly assigned to an incident via computer aided dispatch and radio, ie Orange County Dispatch/communications center

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EOP 001

Emergency

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Absent a presidential declared emergency, any incident(s), human-caused or natural, that requires responsive action to protect life or property

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EOP 001

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

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The physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support domestic incident management activities normally takes place. An EOC may be a temporary facility or may be located in a more central or permanently established facility, perhaps at a higher level of organization within a jurisdiction

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EOP 001

Emergency Operations Plan

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The “steady-state” plan maintained by various jurisdictional levels, for responding to a wide variety of potential hazards

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EOP 001

Emergency public information

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Information that is disseminated primarily in anticipation of an emergency or during an emergency. In addition to providing situational information to the public, it also frequently provides directive actions required to be taken by the general public

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EOP 001

Emergency Radio Traffic

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Radio communications, which takes precedent over all other radio traffic. All other radio communications must cease when this notification is transmitted until the emergency radio traffic is completed and affirmed

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EOP 001

Emergency response provider

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Includes Federal, State, Local, and tribal emergency public safety, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical (including hospital emergency facilities), and related personnel, agencies, and authorities

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EOP 001

Engine Company

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A unit, which is equipped with a ground vehicle providing, specified levels of pumping, water, hose, personnel, tools, and equipment

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EOP 001

Evacuation

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Organized, phased, and supervised withdrawal, dispersal, or removal of civilians from dangerous or potentially dangerous area, and their reception and care in safe areas

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EOP 001

Event

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a planned, non-emergency activity. ICS can be used as the management system for a wide range of events, eg parades, concerts, or sporting events

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EOP 001

Facilities Unit

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Functional unit within the support branch of the logistics section charged with providing and maintaining fixed facilities for the incident: These facilities may include the incident base, feeding areas, sleeping areas, sanitary facilities, and a formal command post (NIMS terminology)

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EOP 001

Federal

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Of or pertaining to the Federal Government of the United States of America

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EOP 001

Finance/Administration Unit

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Responsible for all costs and financial actions of the incident time unit, procurement unit, compensations/claims unit and the cost unit (NIMS terminology)

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EOP 001

Department Operations Center (DOC)

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the area in the OCFRD headquarters building, which is activated to coordinate OCFRD operations during a disaster

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EOP 001

Food Unit

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Functional unit within the service branch of the logistics section (NIMS terminology) charged with providing food and water to emergency staff

118
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EOP 001

Full Complement

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OCFRD term for a full first alarm assignment

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EOP 001

Function

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Refers to the five major activities in ICS: command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration. The term function is also used when describing the activity involved, e.g. the planning function. A sixth function, intelligence, may be established if required, to meet incident management needs.

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EOP 001

General Staff

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A group of incident management personnel organized according to function and reporting to the incident commander. The general staff normally consists of the Operations section chief, planning section chief, logistics sections chief, and finance/administration section chief.

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EOP 001

Ground Support Unit

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Functional unit within the service branch of the logistics section responsible for fueling/maintaining/repairing vehicles and the transport of personnel and supplies

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