FO CH16 Flashcards
At the point, edge, or line beyond which something cannot or may not proceed; confined or restricted within certain limits.
Limited
The process of evaluating the severity and consequences of an incident and communicating the results.
Situational awareness
A system in which fire fighters stay together as a team of two or more members.
Crew integrity
On the alert and watchful.
Vigilant
Careful, restrained, calculated, and deliberate.
Measured
A building that has windows or doors of sufficient number and size to provide for prompt ventilation and emergency evacuation.
Opened structure
A building that lacks windows or doors of sufficient number and size to provide for prompt ventilation and emergency evacuation.
Enclosed structure
A situation where a fire fighter is experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
Mayday
Rules developed by the International Association of Fire Chiefs to promote safety for fire fighters and fire officers working at the task level of fire suppression operations.
Rules of engagement