chain saw correct answers gas powered saw primarily used for cutting vent holes in wooden
roofs. carried on ladders, tenders, and squads
chow correct answers lunch or dinner
class a burn building correct answers multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing
live fire with class a ordinary combustibles
class b burn building correct answers multi story building where fire suppresion training utilizing
live fire with class b natural gas props
crew correct answers group of firefighters assigned to the same apparatus or station
customer correct answers anyone the fire departmeny comes in contact woth directlu or
indirectly, intetnal or external
engine company correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to
get inside a locked structure
,grinder correct answers cement area outside the Training Academy where mist hands in training
occurs
health center correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers Phoenix Fire Department
, PIO correct answers 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 correct answers fire hydrant
recruit engine company correct answers the team each recruit is assigned to while in the
academy. usually consists of 4-6 recruits and 1 RTO
rescue company correct answers 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 correct answers program that allows civilians such as family and friends, ems
personel, and citizens to familiarize them with what the fire department does.
RTO correct answers recruit training officer. a fire captain assigned to the training academy to
train recruits
SCBA correct answers self contained breathing apparatus, the airpack used by firefighters to
breath fresh air in smoky, oxygen defficient, or otherwise contaminated atmospheres
search and rescue correct answers performed on fire incidents by fire crews to systematically
locate and them remove fire victims. 1st priority at any incident
shift correct answers 24 hour time period that a ff works. 0800-0800 every 3rd shift. 3 shifts
A,B,C to provide coverage 24/7 365
tool correct answers usually a hand tool such as an axe, slegehammer, pike pole or other
manually operated equipment