Across
- 3. The mode used when the first arriving company goes to investigate the scene because there is nothing evident from the outside of the structure. (2 words)
- 4. This is a systematic search of the structure to search for victims. (2 words)
- 8. This status condition designates a company’s release from an incident and their readiness for another assignment. This is also referred to as “in-service.”
- 10. The given name for small fires, or smoldering embers that can still be active, commonly hidden inside of walls, attics, or crawl spaces. ( 2 words)
- 11. The company has acknowledged the call and are underway to the scene
- 14. The term used when a Firefighter has an urgent message for Command and the radio channel needs to be clear of all unnecessary radio traffic. ( 2 words)
- 16. This is an immediate attack on the fire to preserve life safety. (2 words)
- 18. The term used to describe the first unit to arrive on scene. (2 words)
- 19. Sounds used to notify personnel of a call
- 21. Any type of specialized emergency response vehicle (Ladder, Engine, Tower, etc.)
- 23. ___ _____ can be tripped manually by the use of pull stations (2 words)
- 24. A single piece of apparatus and the personnel that are assigned to it.
- 26. Used when the majority of the fire has been extinguished. (2 words)
- 27. A violent MVA in which the occupant(s) have been thrown/ejected from the vehicle.
- 28. Fire apparatus especially equipped for fighting ground cover fires. (2 words)
- 30. A standardized, on-scene, all-hazards incident management approach.
- 33. The equipment used by Firefighters, e.g., turn-out/bunker gear, gloves, helmets, etc. (abbr.)
- 34. Ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, fabrics, rubber, and plastics (2 words)
- 35. Laying a supply line from the fire scene to the hydrant. (2 words)
- 37. A pre-plumbed piping system that a Fire Department can pressurize to have access points from inside of a commercial structure to that of a hydrant. These are marked with “FDC” (Fire Department Connection) on the outside of buildings.
- 40. A vehicle that is no longer upright; on its roof, side, or on end.
- 41. An apparatus that includes a self-contained pump, a water tank, and an assortment of hoses, which allows for pumping water with or without the use of a fire hydrant, also called a pumper.
- 43. A form of exterior attack (defensive) operation. The device used can be mounted to an Engine, Ladder/Tower truck, or portable monitor. (2 words)
- 44. The act of knowing that all responders on scene are safe and their location is known by Command.
Down
- 1. Core personnel of the department. One to three ______ are assigned to a company.
- 2. Operation of searching for hot spots, final searches of the structure, and initial phases of the investigation.
- 5. When all firefighting operations will be accomplished from the outside of the structure. (2 words)
- 6. A term used in the event of a firefighter down, trapped, disoriented, injured, or in need of immediate assistance. (2 words)
- 7. The term used to describe the initial scene. This “size-up” report describes the visible presence of a developed fire such as smoke or flames from the structure. (2 words)
- 9. A situation involving prevention of escape in which there is an increased threat of injury, illness, or death to a person.
- 12. Centralized location for information and orders; sometimes identified by rotating green light.(2 words)
- 13. This is a deadly combination of events that occur inside a structure fire. It is a near asphyxiation of a fire, but not to the point of extinguishment. When oxygen is re-introduced, the fire violently reacts, causing an explosion of the room or the entire residence, depending on the extent of the fire.
- 15. This status designates a unit or company’s unavailability for calls. (training, maintenanace, broken equipment (3 words)
- 17. The specialized team that will stand-by at major incidents, such as structure fires and confined space rescues, in the event that Firefighters become trapped or injured and require being rescued (abbr.)
- 20. A residence or building that is on fire. (2 words)
- 22. This paints a picture of what the first arriving company sees when it arrives on scene. (3 words)
- 25. The act of creating an escape route for toxic gases, heat, and smoke that builds up during a structure fire.
- 29. An infrared camera that is able to measure heat by portraying it as various shades/hues of colors. Usually dark blue/black is coldest, with white being the hottest (abbr.)
- 31. Used to define any type of incident involving one or more motor vehicles.(abbr.)
- 32. The act of saving what valuables can be saved from a home after a structure fire.
- 36. This occurs when any other structure(s), vehicles, or items are or possibly can be in danger by the fire.
- 37. A company is away from the scene awaiting response
- 38. This term represents an official, periodic roll call of units at a fire scene. This is performed by the Incident Commander or his/her designee to account for each unit. (abbr.)
- 39. A special fire or rescue vehicle that carries specialized rescue equipment for extreme rescues including building collapses, large height falls that require high angle rope rescue, and other major catastrophes.
- 42. Hazardous materials that can be any type of chemical/gas/solid material in any quantity, which poses a threat to life, health, or property.