Phoenix fire Test |161 Complete Q’s and A’s
chain saw - -gas powered saw primarily used for cutting vent holes in wooden roofs.
carried on ladders, tenders, and squads
-chow - -lunch or dinner
-class a burn building - -multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live
fire with class a ordinary combustibles
-class b burn building - -multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live
fire with class b natural gas props
-crew - -group of firefighters assigned to the same apparatus or station
-customer - -anyone the fire departmeny comes in contact woth directlu or indirectly,
intetnal or external
-engine company - -fire apparatus that carries hose, water, and a pump. primary function
is to to provide wayer to extinguish the fire. all engines in PHX are ALS
-extrication - -removal of trapped victims from smashed cars, equipment, or any other
place someone may be mechanically trapped. can be done with hand tools or power tools
-firefighter mentor - -FF or engineer who is assigned to the training academy to assist the
RTO with training the recruit fire fighters and to help recruits overcome any difficulties
they may be experiencing
-forcible entry - -forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to get
inside a locked structure
-grinder - -cement area outside the Training Academy where mist hands in training occurs
-health center - -clinic run by PFD that provides medical exams, fitness evaluations,
industrial injury management, infectious exposure management, and many other medical
services to FF's from across the valley
-kitty - -fund created at every station and Training Academy to buy snacks, condiments,
cable, news paper, coffee, etc. every FF contributes usually on payday the amount varries
but is usually $10/pay period
-K12 Saw - -gas powered circular saw used for forcible entry, extrication, and ventilation.
carried on Ladders, Tenders, squads and many engines. they have 3 blades wood, medal,
masonry, most companies carry the metal blade
, -ladder company - -fire apparatus that has a large aerial ladder or platform(usually 100 ft)
and carries additional ground ladders and tools. primary function is to support fire attack
by forcing entry, ventilating the structure, provide lighting, securing utilities, providing
salvage and overhaul, and many other support functions, also responsible for extrication
-lay a line - -connecting hose to hydrant as the engine is driven closer to the fire, this
connects the engine to the hydrant for uninterupted water supply to suppliment the 500
gal carried by the apparatus
-local 493 - -labor union used by Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, and Peoria. bargains for FF
wages and benefits and participates in all functions of the Fire Department.
-members assistance program - -comprehensive program that may be accessed by any fire
department member to provide short term counseling and helo in times of need. the MAP
can help with drugs, alcohol, marital problems, emotional issues and family issues
-PFD - -Phoenix Fire Department
-PIO - -public information officer. a fire department rep assigned to and specializes in the
news media. the fd depends on public support and reaponds to customers in the most dire
of circumstances. requires a constant flow of information to all avenues of the media
-plug - -fire hydrant
-recruit engine company - -the team each recruit is assigned to while in the academy.
usually consists of 4-6 recruits and 1 RTO
-rescue company - -fire apparatus that is primarily used to transport sick amd injured. 2
person crew that also responds to fires where the crew is used for manpower
-ride along - -program that allows civilians such as family and friends, ems personel, and
citizens to familiarize them with what the fire department does.
-RTO - -recruit training officer. a fire captain assigned to the training academy to train
recruits
-SCBA - -self contained breathing apparatus, the airpack used by firefighters to breath
fresh air in smoky, oxygen defficient, or otherwise contaminated atmospheres
-search and rescue - -performed on fire incidents by fire crews to systematically locate
and them remove fire victims. 1st priority at any incident
-shift - -24 hour time period that a ff works. 0800-0800 every 3rd shift. 3 shifts A,B,C to
provide coverage 24/7 365
chain saw - -gas powered saw primarily used for cutting vent holes in wooden roofs.
carried on ladders, tenders, and squads
-chow - -lunch or dinner
-class a burn building - -multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live
fire with class a ordinary combustibles
-class b burn building - -multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live
fire with class b natural gas props
-crew - -group of firefighters assigned to the same apparatus or station
-customer - -anyone the fire departmeny comes in contact woth directlu or indirectly,
intetnal or external
-engine company - -fire apparatus that carries hose, water, and a pump. primary function
is to to provide wayer to extinguish the fire. all engines in PHX are ALS
-extrication - -removal of trapped victims from smashed cars, equipment, or any other
place someone may be mechanically trapped. can be done with hand tools or power tools
-firefighter mentor - -FF or engineer who is assigned to the training academy to assist the
RTO with training the recruit fire fighters and to help recruits overcome any difficulties
they may be experiencing
-forcible entry - -forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to get
inside a locked structure
-grinder - -cement area outside the Training Academy where mist hands in training occurs
-health center - -clinic run by PFD that provides medical exams, fitness evaluations,
industrial injury management, infectious exposure management, and many other medical
services to FF's from across the valley
-kitty - -fund created at every station and Training Academy to buy snacks, condiments,
cable, news paper, coffee, etc. every FF contributes usually on payday the amount varries
but is usually $10/pay period
-K12 Saw - -gas powered circular saw used for forcible entry, extrication, and ventilation.
carried on Ladders, Tenders, squads and many engines. they have 3 blades wood, medal,
masonry, most companies carry the metal blade
, -ladder company - -fire apparatus that has a large aerial ladder or platform(usually 100 ft)
and carries additional ground ladders and tools. primary function is to support fire attack
by forcing entry, ventilating the structure, provide lighting, securing utilities, providing
salvage and overhaul, and many other support functions, also responsible for extrication
-lay a line - -connecting hose to hydrant as the engine is driven closer to the fire, this
connects the engine to the hydrant for uninterupted water supply to suppliment the 500
gal carried by the apparatus
-local 493 - -labor union used by Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe, and Peoria. bargains for FF
wages and benefits and participates in all functions of the Fire Department.
-members assistance program - -comprehensive program that may be accessed by any fire
department member to provide short term counseling and helo in times of need. the MAP
can help with drugs, alcohol, marital problems, emotional issues and family issues
-PFD - -Phoenix Fire Department
-PIO - -public information officer. a fire department rep assigned to and specializes in the
news media. the fd depends on public support and reaponds to customers in the most dire
of circumstances. requires a constant flow of information to all avenues of the media
-plug - -fire hydrant
-recruit engine company - -the team each recruit is assigned to while in the academy.
usually consists of 4-6 recruits and 1 RTO
-rescue company - -fire apparatus that is primarily used to transport sick amd injured. 2
person crew that also responds to fires where the crew is used for manpower
-ride along - -program that allows civilians such as family and friends, ems personel, and
citizens to familiarize them with what the fire department does.
-RTO - -recruit training officer. a fire captain assigned to the training academy to train
recruits
-SCBA - -self contained breathing apparatus, the airpack used by firefighters to breath
fresh air in smoky, oxygen defficient, or otherwise contaminated atmospheres
-search and rescue - -performed on fire incidents by fire crews to systematically locate
and them remove fire victims. 1st priority at any incident
-shift - -24 hour time period that a ff works. 0800-0800 every 3rd shift. 3 shifts A,B,C to
provide coverage 24/7 365
