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Term- 360

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Term used to describe visual survey of a structure/incident from all sides

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Term- Accountability officer (AO)

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Personnel assigned by the incident commander who oversees accountability operations

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Term- aide

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Assistant to the incident commander with expertise in the particular field involved

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Term- All clear

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A report indicating that an area of the building or the entire building has been searched “ie all clear second floor”

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Term- cold zone

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An area determined by the incident commander and or hazmat sector that is safe for personnel and requires no specialized PPE

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Term- command

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Fire ground radio designation for the incident commander. Refers to person, the functions and the location of command

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Term- command post

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The vehicle that could be used to provide a command location at a major emergency

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Term- Defensive strategy

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An exterior attack, with related support, designed to stop the forward progress of the fire, to protect exposures and to provide for fire control

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Term- entry control person (ECP)

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Personnel assigned by the incident commander who oversee entry control operations

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Term- exclusion zone

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An area determined by the incident commander and/or incident safety officer that is to be cordoned off with entry prohibited to all

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erm- First alarm

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Initial arriving attack teams consisting of pumper, aerial or squad crews that respond directly to the scene take standard positions, assume command and begin operations

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Term- hazard risk analysis

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A determination of whether the risk to personnel is justified by the results they can achieve

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Term- hot zone

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An area determined by the IC and or hazmat sector officer that is immediately dangerous to life and health

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Entry to the hot zone requires(3)

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Proper training
Full PPE including SCBA
The minimum number of personnel required to accomplish the tasks

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Term- Incident Action Plan (IAP)

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A strategic plan developed by evaluating conditions, developing tactical approaches, identifying available resources, and preparing assignments. Based on achieving the three tactical prorities (3)

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IAP tactical priorities (3)

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Life safety, stabilize the incident, and prevention of further loss/preservation of property

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Term- incident commander (IC)

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The person who assumes overall command and control of personnel and apparatus at the incident. He assumes the role of commander and manager, operating at a strategic level

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Term- iso

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A trained fire service member who provides information and individual attention to supplement the role and responsibility of the incident commander for incident safety. They should work as a functional sector within the fire ground organization

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Term- initial report

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A short message to provide a description of conditions and the confirmation and designation of command

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Term- level 1 staging

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responding units stage in an area which is a safe distance from the scene but which allows for quick response when ordered into action by the incident commander

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Term- level 2 staging

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Is usually utilized du to my incidents that are large, complex, or lengthy. Units are staged together in a specific location under the command of a staging coordinator

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Term- loss stopped

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The fire has been extinguished and no further fire damage is expected

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Term- mobile command

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Flexibility given to the first officer on scene who may be required to assist his crew and is not required to take a fixed position

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Term- offensive strategy

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An attack with related support, designed to quickly bring the situation under control

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- on deck

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The forward placement of a fully equipped crew to an established tactical position to provide a ready supply of staffing

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- pass command

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A tactical decision by the first arriving officer to transfer command to the second arriving officer. This allows the first officer to work with his crew and still affords a stationary command through the second officer

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Term- personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Any and all equipment designed to protect the wearer from harm and may include SCBA, bunker gear, gloves, helmet, boots, visor, n95 mask, etc

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term -preplan

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Written analysis of the fire problems of a particular building in terms of size, hazards and built in protection

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- primary search

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A rapid systematic search of all involved and exposed areas affected by the fire that can be safety entered. Occupant status must be verified on every offensive operation, regardless of emergency type

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- progress report/CAN report

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An update from a sector officer or company officer to command based upon the conditions encountered, the actions being performed and further needs

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CAN report smoke condition types (3)

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Light smoke -smoke that can be seen through
Moderate Smoke - smoke that obscures the vision
Heavy smoke - smoke you cannot see through

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CAN report heat conditions (3)

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Light heat- heat that slows standing
Moderate heat -heat that allows standing for short durations
Heavy heat -heat that does not allow standing

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CAN report Actions (3)

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Progress on current assignment
Task completed and those that are unable to be competed
Moving location or floors

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CAN report Needs

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What is needed in order to compete the assignment -be specific
Try to provide solutions for needs

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Term- rehabilitation coordinator

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Person in charge of cycling personnel, who have been sent for refreshment ad rest as well as medics assessment

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Term-secondary search

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A complete, through search of the interior fire area after completing fire control, ventilation and other required support activities

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Term- sectors

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A smaller more manageable unit of fire ground delegated by the IC to provide management and command for specific functions or geographical areas of the fire ground

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Term Sector officers

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Assigned by the IC to manage specific sectors of the incident or specific emergency functions they operate at the tactical level

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Term- senior officer

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Fire chief, deputy fire chief, platoon chief. They may not take over command, however they may assist the incident commander. They assume overall scene authority

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Term- size up

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A systematic process consisting of rapid yet deliberate considerations of all critical fire ground factors and leads to the development of a rational incident action plan based on these factors

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Special operation

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All firefighting activities that include elements of water/ice rescues, extrications, hazardous materials event, designated confined space entries, high-angle rescues, aircraft rescues and any other operations requiring specialized training

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Term- staging coordinator

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Advises the IC of equipment and resources available, assigns specific companies at the IC request, and assists these companies in responding to there assignments

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Term- status update

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A request normally from fire control regarding the status of apparatus, including the estimation of the length of time apparatus are expected to be committed at an emergency scene. This information is used by communications to determine the need to cover a station.

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Term strategic modes

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The first arriving officer must choose one of two possible strategic modes offensive and defensive

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- strategy

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The management of the offensive/defensive decision by the IC this critical decision regulates operational control establishes objectives, set priorities and allocates resources

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Term- tactical level

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Operated by sector officers who have been assigned to specific areas and tasks by the IC in order to meet operational objectives

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- tactical priorities

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The ordered sequence of activities including; life safety, stabilize the incident, and prevention of further loss and preservation of property

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- tactical worksheet

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A systematic approach worksheet that is designed to slow the IC to have a standard way to write and record all important activities

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Term -transfer command

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A procedure used by the first arriving officer to give command to a chief officer, ie district chief. This transfer is done formally face to face or over the radio and should include the following information (5)
The incident action plan
The progress made so far
And safety issues
The existing crew or sector assignments
And need for additional resources
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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-
Transfer of command

This transfer is done formally face to face or over the radio and should include the following information (5)

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The incident action plan
The progress made so far
And safety issues
The existing crew or sector assignments
And need for additional resources
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Term - under control

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Announced to the IC by the firefighting sector officers when fire extension is stopped and containment is successful

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Term- warm zone

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An area determined by the incident commander and/or the hazmat sector officer that is reasonably safe and requires PPE with exception of SCBA

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Term- working fire

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A fire in the free burning stage that requires at least one hose line to extinguish

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- Firegound Incident technician

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firefighting personnel assign to the DC with emergency and non emergency duties

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-SOG 3-05 Incident Command System Terminology Of Command-

Term- emergecny traffic protocol

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A temporary measure on a fireground where all personnel are direct to only transmit radio messages of an immediate nature. examples MAYDAY, evacuation, urgent messages and or info that is vital to fireground operartions

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