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Defensive Operation Actions that are intended to control a fire by limiting its spread to a defined area, avoiding the commitment of personnel and equipment to dangerous areas. Fire-ground command (FGC) An incident management system developed in the 1970s for day-to-day fire department incidents (generally handled with fewer than 25 units or companies). Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More FIRESCOPE FIre RESources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies. An organization of agencies established in the early 1970's to develop a standardized system for managing fire resources at large-scale incidents such as wildland fires. Flow Path The movement of heat and smoke from the higher pressure within the fire area towards the lower pressure areas accessible via doors, window openings and roof structures. Fuel-Limited Fire A fire in which the heat release rate and fire growth are controlled by the characteristics of the fuel because there is adequate oxygen available for combustion. Group Supervisor A person in a supervisory-level position who is responsible for a functional area of operation. (NFPA 1561) Incident Action Plan A verbal or written plan containing incident objectives reflecting the overall strategy and specific control actions where appropriate for managing in incident or planned event. Incident Commander (IC) The individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and the release of resources. Incident Command System (ICS) The combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure that has responsibility for the management of assigned resources to effectively accomplish stated objectives pertaining to an incident or training exercise. Initial Rapid Intervention Crew (IRIC) Two members of the initial attack crew who are assigned for rapid deployment to rescue lost or trapped members. Legacy Dwellings Single-family homes constructed before 1980 Modern Dewllings Single-family dwellings constructed since 1980; they are typically larger structures with an open house geometry, lightweight construction materials and exponentially increases fuel load. National Incident Management System (NIMS) A system mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) that provides a systematic, proactive approach guiding government agencies at all levels, the private sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work seamlessly to prepare for, prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, so as to reduce the loss of life or property and harm to the environment. (NFPA 1026) Offensive Operation Actions generally performed in the interior of involved structures that involve a direct attack on a fire to directly control and extinguish the fire. Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) Periodic reports verifying the status of responders assigned to an incident or planned event. (NFPA 1026) Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) A minimum of two fully equipped personnel who are on site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of disoriented, injured, lost or trapped rescue personnel Risk/Benefit Analysis A decision made by a responder based on a hazard identification and situation assessment that weighs the risks likely to be taken against the benefits to be gained for taking those risks. Size-Up The process of gathering and analyzing information to help fire officers make decisions regarding the deployment of resources and the implementation of tactics. S.L.I.C.E.R.S. An acronym intended to be used by the first arriving company officer to accomplish important and strategic goals on the fireground. Standard Time-Temperature Curve A recording of fire temperature increase over time. Strategic Level Command level that entails the overall direction and goals of the incident Tactical Level Command level in which objectives must be achieved to meet the strategic goals. The tactical level supervisor or officer is responsible for completing assigned objectives.