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Firefighting jargon includes a diverse lexicon of both common and idiosyncratic terms. One problem that exists in trying to create a list such as this is that much of the terminology used by a particular department is specifically defined in their particular standing operating procedures, such that two departments may have completely different terms for the same thing.
This glossary of wildfire terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts relevant to wildfires and wildland firefighting. Except where noted, terms have largely been sourced from a 1998 Fireline Handbook transcribed for a Conflict 21 counter-terrorism studies website by the Air National Guard. [1] For related terminology, see Glossary of ...
EDITH (A life-safety home education program.) [4] Exit Drills In The Home Hazmat Placards. EGFFOPRCO (Every Good Fire Fighter Occasionally Provides Real Cool Orgasms) 1. Explosives 2. Gas (flammable) 3. Flammable Liquids 4. Flammable Solids 5. Oxidizers 6. Poisons/Toxics 7. Radioactives 8. Corrosives 9. Other Regulated Materials/Miscellaneous
This article is a list of mnemonics and acronyms related to first responders including community first responders, emergency departments, and other first responders with either low level or no qualifications in the relevant field. This list includes the definition of each item in the mnemonic or acronym.
At the end of a five-day fire school, nearly 200 young firefighters faced a man-made live fire and shared what they've learned. Becoming a wildland firefighter: Students train for their first ...
Firefighting-related lists (1 C, 16 P) A. Aerial firefighting (1 C, 37 P) Aircraft rescue and firefighting (17 P) C. Firefighting competitions (5 P) D. Fire ...
Firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, and 14% more likely to die from cancer than the general public, according to the union representing Des Moines' firefighters.
Other factors associated with firefighting, such as stress, heat stress, and heavy physical exertion, also increase the risk of cardiovascular events. [40] During fire suppression activities a firefighter can reach peak or near peak heart rates which can act as a trigger for a cardiac event.