Phoenix fire Test
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1. chain saw: gas powered saw primarily used for cutting vent holes in wooden roofs. carried on ladders, tenders,
and squads
2. chow: lunch or dinner
3. class a burn building: multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live fire with class a
ordinary combustibles
4. class b burn building: multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live fire with class b
natural gas props
5. crew: group of firefighters assigned to the same apparatus or station
6. customer: anyone the fire departmeny comes in contact woth directlu or indirectly, intetnal or external
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. forcible entry: forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to get inside a locked structure
11. grinder: cement area outside the Training Academy where mist hands in training occurs
12. health center: clinic run by PFD that provides medical exams, fitness evaluations, industrial injury manage-
ment, infectious exposure management, and many other medical services to FF's from across the valley
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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.
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18. members assistance program: comprehensive program that may be accessed by any fire depart-
ment member to provide short term counseling and helo in times of need. the MAP can help with drugs, alcohol, marita
problems, emotional issues and family issues
19. PFD: Phoenix Fire Department
20. 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
21. plug: fire hydrant
22. recruit engine company: the team each recruit is assigned to while in the academy. usually consists of
4-6 recruits and 1 RTO
23. 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
24. ride along: program that allows civilians such as family and friends, ems personel, and citizens to familiarize
them with what the fire department does.
25. RTO: recruit training officer. a fire captain assigned to the training academy to train recruits
26. SCBA: self contained breathing apparatus, the airpack used by firefighters to breath fresh air in smoky, oxygen
defficient, or otherwise contaminated atmospheres
27. search and rescue: performed on fire incidents by fire crews to systematically locate and them remove fire
victims. 1st priority at any incident
28. 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
29. tool: usually a hand tool such as an axe, slegehammer, pike pole or other manually operated equipment
30. ventilate: physical act of removing smoke from a fire involved building. can be done by cutting holes in the
roof, using fans, breakimg windows, or using hose lines
31. 5 keys to success: safety, professionalism, teamwork, respect, personal development
32. safety: we will begin each response under the assumption that within the incident there are saveable lives and
property
33. safety: we will risk our lives a lot in a calculated manor to save saveable lives
34. safety: we will risk our lives a little in a calculated manor to save saveable property
35. safety: we will not risk anything for lives or property is this already lost
36. fire chief: reaponsible for the coordination and control of all the various sections withing the department.
reports to city manager, and is classified as the Department Head.
37. Executive Assistant Chief: fall directly eunder and reports to the fire chief.
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hqfzj7
1. chain saw: gas powered saw primarily used for cutting vent holes in wooden roofs. carried on ladders, tenders,
and squads
2. chow: lunch or dinner
3. class a burn building: multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live fire with class a
ordinary combustibles
4. class b burn building: multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing live fire with class b
natural gas props
5. crew: group of firefighters assigned to the same apparatus or station
6. customer: anyone the fire departmeny comes in contact woth directlu or indirectly, intetnal or external
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. forcible entry: forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to get inside a locked structure
11. grinder: cement area outside the Training Academy where mist hands in training occurs
12. health center: clinic run by PFD that provides medical exams, fitness evaluations, industrial injury manage-
ment, infectious exposure management, and many other medical services to FF's from across the valley
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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.
, Phoenix fire Test
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_hqfzj7
18. members assistance program: comprehensive program that may be accessed by any fire depart-
ment member to provide short term counseling and helo in times of need. the MAP can help with drugs, alcohol, marita
problems, emotional issues and family issues
19. PFD: Phoenix Fire Department
20. 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
21. plug: fire hydrant
22. recruit engine company: the team each recruit is assigned to while in the academy. usually consists of
4-6 recruits and 1 RTO
23. 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
24. ride along: program that allows civilians such as family and friends, ems personel, and citizens to familiarize
them with what the fire department does.
25. RTO: recruit training officer. a fire captain assigned to the training academy to train recruits
26. SCBA: self contained breathing apparatus, the airpack used by firefighters to breath fresh air in smoky, oxygen
defficient, or otherwise contaminated atmospheres
27. search and rescue: performed on fire incidents by fire crews to systematically locate and them remove fire
victims. 1st priority at any incident
28. 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
29. tool: usually a hand tool such as an axe, slegehammer, pike pole or other manually operated equipment
30. ventilate: physical act of removing smoke from a fire involved building. can be done by cutting holes in the
roof, using fans, breakimg windows, or using hose lines
31. 5 keys to success: safety, professionalism, teamwork, respect, personal development
32. safety: we will begin each response under the assumption that within the incident there are saveable lives and
property
33. safety: we will risk our lives a lot in a calculated manor to save saveable lives
34. safety: we will risk our lives a little in a calculated manor to save saveable property
35. safety: we will not risk anything for lives or property is this already lost
36. fire chief: reaponsible for the coordination and control of all the various sections withing the department.
reports to city manager, and is classified as the Department Head.
37. Executive Assistant Chief: fall directly eunder and reports to the fire chief.
