SOP's Vocab Flashcards

1
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Order relating to the performance of any duty prescribed by law or by the SOP’s of the csfd, or an order for the preservation of good order, efficiency, and proper discipline, which is not in conflict with this SOP

A

Lawful order

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2
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managerial actions that develop self-control, character, orderliness, or efficiency of an individual or an organization.

A

Discipline

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3
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The most effective discipline

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Positive discipline

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4
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formal complaint filed against csfd member for a violation of any policy or procedure of the city of CS, or general order, special order, or SOP

A

Charges

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5
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unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature, may be verbal, physical, or visual conduct of a sexual nature that is deemed to be offensive.

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Sexual Harassment

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6
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any information whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that is created or received by the dept., and relates to a persons past, present, or future physical or mental health or condtion.

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health information

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7
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individually identifiable health info that is created or received by the dept. Info is protected whether it is in writing, electronic form, or communicated orally.

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Protected health information (PHI)

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Info that includes PHI, pictures, forms of voice or image recording, patient address, telephone numbers, SSN, DOB, age, or any other info that could be reasonably used to uniquely identify the patient or could result in identity theft.

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Protected personal information (PPI)

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9
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incident where one or more individuals are or have been actively engaged in homing, killing, or attempting to kill people in a populated area by means such as firearms, explosives, toxic substances, vehicles, edged weapons, fire, or combination thereof

A

Active shooter hostile event response (ASHER)

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10
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an item of PPE intended to protect the wearer from threats that could include ballistics threats, stabbing, fragmentation, or blunt force

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Ballistic protective equipment (BPE)

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11
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incident in which there is a threat of violence or current violence is taking place.

A

violent incident

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12
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any area with high risk. Any area within the immediate perimeter of any fire or products of combustion (which includes smoke and soot)

A

Hot zone

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13
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area between the hot and cold zones. Area is not in the immediate vicinity of any fire or products of combustion. Gross decontamination and cleaning of the body shall be located

A

Warm zone

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14
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area without risk, outside of the hot and warm zone ideally uphill and upwind. Rehab shall be located

A

Cold zone

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15
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to make safe by eliminating or reducing poisonous or otherwise harmful substances, such as noxious chemicals or radioactive materials

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Decontamination

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16
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engine that is positioned at the fire scene and is directly supplying attack lines. Includes aerial apparatus

A

Attack engine

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17
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engine that takes water from a source and sends it to an attack engine/ladder operating at the scene

A

Supply engine

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18
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apparatus with a minimum tank supply of 1,000 gal of water and primary function is to provide a water supply

A

Tender

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19
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engine or engines placed within a relay operation between the supply engine and attack engine

A

Relay engine

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20
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supply hose that is deployed from the water source to the incident location

A

Forward lay

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21
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process of providing additional pressure to a water supply system through the use of an apparatus with a pump. Supply line connected to a hydrant utilizing a hydrant assist valve

A

Pumped water supply

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22
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hose that is 3 inches or greater and is typically utilized for water supply operations

A

LDH

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23
Q

supply line that is deployed from the incident to the water source

A

Reverse lay

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24
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supply hose lay deployed by 2 engines, 1 making a forward lay to the incident location from the water source and the other making a reverse lay to the water source from the incident location.

A

Split lay

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25
Q

supervisor designated as the person in charge of the incident

A

IC

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26
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member that is designated as the responsible member assigned to a piece of apparatus, task, or function

A

Officer in charge (OIC)

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27
Q

responsible for all water supply operations and communicates directly with the IC and apparatus being utilized for water supply operations

A

Water supply officer (WSO)

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28
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any condition that would pose an immediate or delayed threat to life, cause irreversible adverse health effects, interfere with an individuals ability to escape unaided from a hazardous environment

A

IDLH

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29
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process of determining the origin, cause, and development of a fire or explosion

A

fire investigation

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30
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device that detects visible or invisible particle of combustion and is part of a fire alarm system

A

smoke detector

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31
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device that is independent of a fire alarm system that alerts the general area

A

smoke alarm

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32
Q

system designed to track and account for all emergency personnel at an emergency incident

A

accountability system

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33
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individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency that has been delegated full authority to make decisions on all matters affecting that agencies participation at the incident. reports to the Liaison officer

A

agency representative

34
Q

resources dispatched to an incident that have not yet checked in with the IC

A

allocated resources

35
Q

resources checked in and assigned work tasks on an incident

A

assigned resources

36
Q

agency directly contributing suppression, rescue, support, or service resources to another agency

A

assisting agency

37
Q

resources assigned to an incident and available for an assignment

A

available resources

38
Q

Location at which the primary logistics functions are coordinated and administered. Initial gathering point for incidents in which resources are NOT immediately available to be utilized.

A

base

39
Q

completion of the incident priorities including primary and secondary searches, and control of fire or emergency situation

A

benchmarks

40
Q

organizational level having the responsibility for major segments of incident operations. B/w sections and divisions/groups

A

branch

41
Q

title used for those individuals responsible for supervision of the operations, planning, logistics, and finance sections

A

Chief

42
Q

use of plain english in radio communication transmissions

A

clear text

43
Q

fixed location at which primary command functions are carried out

A

command post

44
Q

positions that are established to assume responsibility for key activities in the IMS, which are not part of the line organizations. Report directly to the IC and include safety, liaison, information, and accountability officers

A

command staff

45
Q

conclusion of fire department operations at the scene of an incident and the departure of the last unit from the scene

A

command termination

46
Q

functional unit that may be established at major incidents within the service branch of the logistics section, responsible for the incident communications plan and operation of communication center

A

communications unit

47
Q

individual responsible for command of a company

A

company officer

48
Q

functional unit that may be established at major incidents within the finance section, responsible for financial concerns resulting from injuries or fatalities at an incident

A

compensation/claims units

49
Q

agency supplying assistance other than direct suppression, rescue, support or service functions to the incident control effort (red cross)

A

cooperating agency

50
Q

functional unit that may be established at major incidents within the finance section, responsible for tracking costs, analyzing cost data, and making cost estimates and recommending cost saving measures

A

cost unit

51
Q

specific number of personnel not to exceed the recommended span of control of 5 personnel assembled for an assignment

A

crew

52
Q

functional unit that may be established at major incidents within the planning section that is responsible for assuring orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to an incident

A

demobilization unit

53
Q

title of the individual in charge of a branch

A

director

54
Q

organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. b/w the branch level and crew/task forces

A

division

55
Q

functional unit that may be established at major incidents within the planning section, which is responsible for recording all documents relevant to an incident

A

documentation unit

56
Q

any situation to which the fire department responds to deliver emergency services including rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical care, special ops, and other forms of hazard control and mitigations.

A

emergency incident

57
Q

functional unit that may be established at major incidents within the support branch of the logistics section, responsible for providing fixed facilities at an incident scene including base, feeding areas, sanitary facilities and formal command post

A

facilities unit

58
Q

organizational level responsible for all costs and financial actions of an incident.

A

finance section

59
Q

established when announcement is made on the radio verifying the location of the command post and who is in command

A

formal command

60
Q

organizational level comprised of operations chief, planning chief, logistics chief, and finance chief

A

General staff (CFLOP)

61
Q

organization level having responsibility for a specific assignment

A

group

62
Q

strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements for an incident

A

Incident action plan (IAP)

63
Q

individual responsible for the overall management of incident activities, responsible for assessing the incident priorities, developing goals and objectives, developing and implementing an IAP.

A

IC

64
Q

system with a common organizational structure and framework for the management of assigned resources to effectively accomplish stated objectives pertaining to an incident

A

IMS

65
Q

individual who is responsible for developing complete and accurate information regarding an incident and who has direct contact with the media and other agencies

A

Information officer

66
Q

individual responsible for supervision of a crew, task force, strike team or single resource

A

leader

67
Q

officer responsible for the coordination of activities b/w the FD and other agencies

A

Liaison officer

68
Q

responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials for an incident

A

logistics section

69
Q

functional unit established at incidents within the service branch of the logistics section, responsible for emergency medical treatment

A

medical unit

70
Q

individuals working in the command staff positions of information, safety, liaison, and accountability

A

officer

71
Q

organizational level responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination and use of information about the development of an incident and the status of resources

A

Planning section

72
Q

individual responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards and unsafe conditions and developing measures for ensuring personnel safety

A

Safety officer

73
Q

organizational level located b/w IC and branch, which is responsible for primary segments of incident operations

A

section

74
Q

branch within the logistics section responsible for providing services at an incident including communications, food, medical assistance for responders.

A

service branch

75
Q

indicates a mandatory requirement

A

shall

76
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indicates a recommendation that is advised but not required

A

should

77
Q

command structure in which only 1 individual has the sole responsibility for command functions

A

single command

78
Q

individual unit, crew, or company

A

single resource

79
Q

location where incident personnel and equipment are assigned until requested by the IC. resources are immediately available within 3-5 minutes

A

Staging area

80
Q

broad overal goals to control an incident

A

strategic goals

81
Q

5 of the same kind and type of resources with common communications and a leader

A

strike team

82
Q

any type or kind of resources, with common communications and a leader, who are temporarily assembled for a specific task or mission (not to exceed 5 resources)

A

task force