Fire Terminology Crossword
Across
- 2. Pre-determined request for extra units based on type and location.
- 7. Area where units wait for assignment.
- 8. Property near a fire that could catch due to proximity.
- 9. Fire thought extinguished starts burning again.
- 11. Fire in a residential or commercial building.
- 12. Materials or processes likely to start or worsen a fire.
- 14. Department vehicle such as engine, ladder, or brush truck.
- 16. Operational area controlled by incident command.
- 17. System that detects and reports hazards; also a fire company assignment.
- 18. Fire truck carrying large amounts of water.
- 19. Fire involving a motor vehicle and its hazards.
- 20. AID Agreement where nearby companies help each other.
- 23. Fire is contained and no longer spreading.
- 24. Team of firefighters assigned to an engine or truck.
- 25. Section shown on fire alarm panel where sensor activated.
- 27. Removal of people from a dangerous area.
- 28. ATTACK Exterior firefighting to protect exposures.
Down
- 1. Sudden ignition of all combustibles in a space.
- 3. ATTACK Interior firefighting aimed directly at fire seat.
- 4. Emergency call when a firefighter needs immediate help.
- 5. Command term meaning the fire is extinguished.
- 6. First evaluation of hazards, lives, and resources needed.
- 10. Removing a trapped victim, e.g., from a vehicle.
- 13. Authority for fire prevention and investigation.
- 15. Removal of smoke and gases from a structure.
- 21. Area with limited entry/exit, not for continuous occupancy.
- 22. Hazardous area at a HAZMAT incident requiring protection.
- 26. Search for hidden fire after main flames are out.