Firefighter Survival and Rescue
Procedures: NFPA Standards and Tactics
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RIC team
Ans: A team responsible for rescuing downed firefighters.
NFPA 704
Ans: A system used for identifying hazards of materials in
buildings/containers.
Risk-benefit analysis
Ans: Weighing potential risks against potential benefits before
taking action.
LUNAR format
Ans: A communication format used by firefighters, where 'R'
stands for Rescue team location.
EBSS
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Ans: Emergency Breathing Support System, which allows two
firefighters to share air in an emergency.
Buddy breather
Ans: Also known as a transfer valve, it allows firefighters to
share air.
Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Survival
Ans: A set of guidelines developed by IAFC and NVFC,
consisting of 11 rules.
PASS device
Ans: A Personal Alert Safety System device used to alert others
when a firefighter is in trouble.
Mayday
Ans: A radio term that universally indicates a firefighter in
trouble.
Operational team
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