IFSTA(5th)-Chapter 2 Flashcards
Consensus standards
rules, principles, or measures that are established through members agreement. they are not law unless adopted by state or local governing bodies.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
founded in 1992 by congress to lead a nationwide effort to honor fallen FFs. it has 16 FF life safety initiatives designed to prevent line-of-duty deaths.
Risk Management Plan
written plan that IDs and analyzes hazards and includes selection, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of appropriate risk mgmt decisions to mitigate the incident.
HSO
health and safety officer
NFPA 1521
Std. for FD Safety Officer PQs
PASS
personal alert safety system. electronic lack of motion sensor that sounds a loud alarm. can be activated manually also.
SCBA
self-contained breathing apparatus
IDLH
immediately dangerous to life and health. refers to atmospheric conditions and presence or lack of breathable air.
90 dB
decibel level that when exceeded, hearing protection is required
SAR
supplied air respirator. breathable air source not carried by the user. this cannot be used for FF ops
NFPA 1561
Std on Emergency Services Incident Management Systems
PIA
post-incident analysis. overview and critique of the incident by members of all participating companies/agencies
IC accountability
IC is responsible for the accountability worksheet and must maintain it throughout the incident
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code
NFPA 1250
Recommended practice in Emergency Service Organization Risk Management
NFPA 1401
Recommended practice for Fire Service Training Reports and Records
NFPA 1403
Std on Live Fire Training Evolutions
NFPA 1404
Std on Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training
NFPA 1410
Std on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations
NFPA 1451
Std for Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training
NFPA 1581
Std on a FD Infection Control Program
NFPA 1582
Std on a FD Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program
NFPA 1583
Std on FD Health-Related Fitness Programs
NFPA 1584
Recommended Practice on Rehab of Members Operating on Incident Scenes and Training Exercises
NFPA 1851
Std on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting
NFPA 1951
Std on protective ensembles for technical rescue incidents
NFPA 1971
Std on protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting
NFPA 1975
Std on station/work uniforms for fire/emergency services