BVR
Technical Rescue - ANS the application of special knowledge, skills, and equipment to safely
resolve unique and/or complex rescue situations
extrication - ANS removal of a trapped victim from a vehicle or machinery
disentanglement - ANS the spreading, cutting or removal of a vehicle and/ or machinery away
from trapped or injured victims
standards - ANS typically developed to provide guidance on the performance of processes,
products, individuals or organization
NFPA 1001 - ANS Standard for FireFighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1006 - ANS Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
Level 1 Technical Rescuer - ANS individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply
advanced techniques specified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations.
common passenger vehicle - ANS light/medium duty passenger & commercial vehicles
commercial vehicle - ANS type of vehicle that may be used for transporting passengers or
goods
small machinery - ANS equipment/machinery that can be disassembled simply or that is
constructed of lightweight materials, presenting simple hazards, which the rescuers can control
Level 2 Technical Rescuer - ANS individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply
advanced techniques specified in NFPA 1006 to perform technical rescue operations
heavy duty vehicle - ANS highway/off-road, construction, or mass transit vehicles constructed of
materials presenting resistance to common extrication procedures, tactics, resources and
posing multiple concurrent hazards to rescuers from; occupancy, cargo, size, construction,
weight or position
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANS to establish entrance requirements for technical
rescuer before beginning any training activities or engaging in rescue operations
awareness level - ANS minimal capability of organizations that provide response to technical
search & rescue incidents
, operations level - ANS capability of organizations to respond to technical search & rescue
incidents; recognize/identify hazards, use equipment, apply & implement limited techniques
specified in NFPA 1670
NFPA 1670 - ANS Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue
Incidents
technical level - ANS capability of organizations to respond to technical search & rescue
incidents, identify hazards/ use equipment and apply advanced techniques to coordinate,
preform and supervise technical search and rescue incidents
Incident Action Plan (IAP) - ANS Written or unwritten plan for the disposition of an incident;
contains the strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements for a given
operational period during an incident
Incident Command System (ICS) - ANS A system implemented to manage disasters and
mass-casualty incidents in which section chiefs, including finance, logistics, operations, and
planning, report to the incident commander
incident commander - ANS The individual who has overall command of the scene
Unified Command - ANS command organization in which several agencies work independently
but cooperatively
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - ANS incident involving three or more patients or that can place
great demand on the equipment or personnel of the EMS system or has the potential to produce
multiple casualties
Tactical Priorities - ANS Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation
action plans - ANS Detailed steps a unit, department, or team will take in order to achieve
short-term objectives
hazardous conditions - ANS areas that could potentially jeopardize the safety of personnel on
the scene
public information officer (PIO) - ANS interfaces with the media and provides a single point of
contact for information relates to the incident
Safety Officer (SO) - ANS monitors all on-scene actions and ensures that they do not create any
potentially harmful conditions
NFPA 1500 - ANS Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
Technical Rescue - ANS the application of special knowledge, skills, and equipment to safely
resolve unique and/or complex rescue situations
extrication - ANS removal of a trapped victim from a vehicle or machinery
disentanglement - ANS the spreading, cutting or removal of a vehicle and/ or machinery away
from trapped or injured victims
standards - ANS typically developed to provide guidance on the performance of processes,
products, individuals or organization
NFPA 1001 - ANS Standard for FireFighter Professional Qualifications
NFPA 1006 - ANS Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications
Level 1 Technical Rescuer - ANS individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply
advanced techniques specified in this standard to perform technical rescue operations.
common passenger vehicle - ANS light/medium duty passenger & commercial vehicles
commercial vehicle - ANS type of vehicle that may be used for transporting passengers or
goods
small machinery - ANS equipment/machinery that can be disassembled simply or that is
constructed of lightweight materials, presenting simple hazards, which the rescuers can control
Level 2 Technical Rescuer - ANS individuals who identify hazards, use equipment, and apply
advanced techniques specified in NFPA 1006 to perform technical rescue operations
heavy duty vehicle - ANS highway/off-road, construction, or mass transit vehicles constructed of
materials presenting resistance to common extrication procedures, tactics, resources and
posing multiple concurrent hazards to rescuers from; occupancy, cargo, size, construction,
weight or position
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) - ANS to establish entrance requirements for technical
rescuer before beginning any training activities or engaging in rescue operations
awareness level - ANS minimal capability of organizations that provide response to technical
search & rescue incidents
, operations level - ANS capability of organizations to respond to technical search & rescue
incidents; recognize/identify hazards, use equipment, apply & implement limited techniques
specified in NFPA 1670
NFPA 1670 - ANS Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue
Incidents
technical level - ANS capability of organizations to respond to technical search & rescue
incidents, identify hazards/ use equipment and apply advanced techniques to coordinate,
preform and supervise technical search and rescue incidents
Incident Action Plan (IAP) - ANS Written or unwritten plan for the disposition of an incident;
contains the strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements for a given
operational period during an incident
Incident Command System (ICS) - ANS A system implemented to manage disasters and
mass-casualty incidents in which section chiefs, including finance, logistics, operations, and
planning, report to the incident commander
incident commander - ANS The individual who has overall command of the scene
Unified Command - ANS command organization in which several agencies work independently
but cooperatively
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - ANS incident involving three or more patients or that can place
great demand on the equipment or personnel of the EMS system or has the potential to produce
multiple casualties
Tactical Priorities - ANS Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation
action plans - ANS Detailed steps a unit, department, or team will take in order to achieve
short-term objectives
hazardous conditions - ANS areas that could potentially jeopardize the safety of personnel on
the scene
public information officer (PIO) - ANS interfaces with the media and provides a single point of
contact for information relates to the incident
Safety Officer (SO) - ANS monitors all on-scene actions and ensures that they do not create any
potentially harmful conditions
NFPA 1500 - ANS Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
