Acronyms master

Question 1

ACK

Answer 1

Acknowledge (FireCom)

Question 2

AFF

Answer 2

Auxiliary Firefighter

Question 3

AIIMS

Answer 3

Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System

Question 4

AIRS

Answer 4

Australasian Incident Reporting Standards

Question 5

ARCHER

Answer 5

Anchor, Reaving, Carabiner, Harness, Equipment, Ready

Question 6

ARRO

Answer 6

Australasian Road Rescue Organisation

Question 7

ART

Answer 7

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques

Question 8

ARTEP

Answer 8

Auxiliary Recruit Training and Education Program

Question 9

ASAP

Answer 9

As Soon As Possible

Question 10

BA

Answer 10

Breathing Apparatus

Question 11

BAEO

Answer 11

Breathing Apparatus Entry Officer

Question 12

DRABCD

Answer 12

Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Compressions, Defibrillation

Question 13

DUCOT

Answer 13

Description, Use, Construction, Operation, Testing

Question 14

EBAST

Answer 14

Emergency Breathing Apparatus Safety Team

Question 15

EPIRB

Answer 15

Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon

Question 16

ESCAD

Answer 16

Emergency Services Computer Aided Dispatch

Question 17

FAQ

Answer 17

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 18

FIG

Answer 18

Field Incident Guide

Question 19

FIP

Answer 19

Fire Indicator Panel

Question 20

GARS

Answer 20

Greater Alarm Response System

Question 21

GWN

Answer 21

Government Wireless Network

Question 22

HAG

Answer 22

Hazardous Action Guide

Question 23

HAZCHEM

Answer 23

Hazardous Chemicals

Question 24

HAZMAT

Answer 24

Hazardous Materials

Question 25

INCDIR

Answer 25

Incident Directive

Question 26

LAP

Answer 26

Local Action Plan

Question 27

MEDIVAC

Answer 27

Medical Evacuation

Question 28

MSDS

Answer 28

Material Safety Data Sheet

Question 29

MSQ

Answer 29

Maritime Safety Queensland

Question 30

NAIDOC

Answer 30

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day of Celebration

Question 31

OFOT

Answer 31

Objective Focused Operational Training

Question 32

OMS

Answer 32

Operations Management System

Question 33

PPC

Answer 33

Personal Protective Clothing

Question 34

PPE

Answer 34

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 35

PSO

Answer 35

Peer Support Officer

Question 36

FESSN

Answer 36

Fire and Emergency Services Support Network

Question 37

FCR

Answer 37

Fire Control Room

Question 38

PFD

Answer 38

Personal Floatation Device

Question 39

QCESA

Answer 39

Queensland Combined Emergency Services Academy

Question 40

QDMA

Answer 40

Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements

Question 41

QDMC

Answer 41

Queensland Disaster Management Committee (State Group)

Question 42

RCR

Answer 42

Road Crash Rescue

Question 43

RECEO

Answer 43

Rescue, Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul

Question 44

RFB

Answer 44

Rural Fire Brigade

Question 45

RFDS

Answer 45

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Question 46

RFS

Answer 46

Rural Fire Service

Question 47

ROC

Answer 47

Regional Operations Centre

Question 48

RTC

Answer 48

Road Traffic Crash

Question 49

RTI

Answer 49

Right to Information

Question 50

SCBA

Answer 50

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

Question 51

SDCG

Answer 51

State Disaster Coordination Group

Question 52

SERT

Answer 52

Special Emergency Response Team (QPS)

Question 53

SES

Answer 53

State Emergency Service

Question 54

SFR

Answer 54

Swiftwater Floodwater Rescue

Question 55

SFEST

Answer 55

School of Fire and Emergency Services Training (QFES)

Question 56

SHADES

Answer 56

Safety, Hazard, Access, Disentangle, Extricate, Support

Question 57

SIRENS

Answer 57

Scan, Isolate, Remove, Extricate, Never, Supply

Question 58

SITREP

Answer 58

Situational Report

Question 59

SMART

Answer 59

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timeframes

Question 60

SMEACS

Answer 60

Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, Command and Communications, Safety S Situation (Situation Summary Report ) M Mission (Incident Objectives and Strategies ) Objectives E Execution (Strategy Execution Plan ) Strategies and tactics to be adopted to achieve the defined incident objectives. Provide information on alternative and/or ‘fallback’ strategies. A Administration and Logistics (Administration ) C Command and Communications () S Safety (Incident Safety Plan )

Question 61

SO

Answer 61

Senior Officer

Question 62

SSISEP

Answer 62

Sound Systems and Intercom Systems for Emergency Purposes (formerly EWIS)

Question 63

SWL

Answer 63

Safe Working Load

Question 64

USAR

Answer 64

Urban Search and Rescue

Question 65

VR

Answer 65

Vertical Rescue

Question 66

WATCHOUT

Answer 66

Weather, Actions, Take Care, Contact, Hazards, Observe, Understand, Think

Question 67

ASE

Answer 67

Alarm Signalling Equipment