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58 Cards in this Set
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Phoenix Fire Department Commitment
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Providing the highest level of public safety services for the community. Protecting lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster management, fire prevention, and public education.
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PFD Members Will:
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-Prevent Harm
-Survive -Be Nice |
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PFD Range of Services:
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-Fire Suppression
-Haz Mat Response -Technical Rescue -Aircraft Firefighting & Rescue -EMT Services (Advanced, Basic, & Transportation) |
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Chow
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Lunch or dinner. Kitty provides funds - firefighters take turns cooking - a fire service tradition.
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Class 'A' Burn Building
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Multi-story building where fire suppression training utilizing live fire with Class A ordinary combustibles is done at the training academy for recruits and continued training.
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Class 'B' Burn Building
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Multi-story building where fire suppression training utilizing live fire with Class B natural gas props is done at the training academy for recruits and continued training.
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Crew
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A group of firefighters assigned to the same piece of apparatus or station.
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EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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Comprehensive program accessible by FD members to provide short-term counseling and help in times of need. Includes drug, alcohol, marital, emotional, and family issues counseling.
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Engine Company
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Piece of fire apparatus that carries a hose, water and has a pump. Its primary function is to provide water to extinguish fire. All PFD engine companies have ALS capabilities.
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Extrication
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Removal of trapped victims from smashed automobiles, equipment, or other places where people can become mechanically trapped. Extrication can be done with hand tools but usually involves power tools.
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Firefighter Mentor
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A firefighter or engineer assigned to the Training Academy to assist the RTOs with training the recruis and to help them overcome any difficulties they may experience.
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Forcible Entry
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Forcing a door or other access point with tools or a foot in order to breach a locked structure.
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Grinder
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Cement area outside the Training Academy where most hands-on trianing occurs.
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Health Center
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Clinic run by the PFD that provides medical exams, fitness evaluations, industrial injury management, infectious exposure management & many other medical services to firefighters across the Valley.
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Kitty
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Fund that is created at stations and the Training Academy to buy snacks, condiments, cable TV, newspapers, coffee, etc. All firefighters contribute on payday and is typically about $10 per pay period.
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Ladder Company
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Piece of fire apparatus that has a large aerial ladder or platform (usually 100 ft.) and carries additional ground ladders and tools. Primary function at a fire is to support the fire attack by forcing entry, ventilating the structure, providing lighting, securing the utilities, providing salvage and overhaul, and many other funcdtions. Ladder companies are responsible for extrications.
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Lay a Line
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The task of connecting a fire hose to a hydrant as the engine is driven closer to the fire. This connects the engine to the hydrant for an uninterrupted water supply to supplement the 500 Gallons carried by PFD apparatus.
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500 Gallons
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Amount of water carried by PFD Apparatus
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Local 493
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Organized Labor Union with the International Association of Firefighters. Phoenix, Glendale, Tempe and Peoria are members. The union bargains for wages and benefits and participates in all functions of the FD.
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Partner
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Firefighters operate frequently in teams of two.
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PIO (Public Information Officer)
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Representatives assigned to and specializes in dealing with the news media. The PFD depends on public support and response to customers in dire circumstances - this requires a constant flow of information to all media outlets.
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Plug
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Fire Hydrant
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Recruit Engine Company
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The team each recruit is assigned to while in the academy. The Recruit Engine Company consists of 4-6 recruits and one RTO.
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Rescue Company
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Piece of fire apparatus that transports sick and injured people. Has a two-person crew and responds to fires where the crew is used for manpower.
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Ride Along
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Allows civilians to familiarize themselves with duties of the FD. Go to station, sign a waiver, and ride with the fire company as they respond to incidents.
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RTO (Recruit Training Officer)
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A Fire Captain that is assigned to the Training Academy to train recruits.
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SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
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Air pack used by firefighters to breathe fresh air in smoky, oxygen deficient, or contaminated atmospheres.
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Search & Rescue
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An activity performed on fires by fire crews to systematically locate and remove victims. Rescue is THE FIRST PRIORITY at any incident.
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Shift
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24-Hour period of time that a firefighter works (0800 - 0800 hours) every third day. The PFD has three shifts (A, B, C) and provides coverage everyday all day.
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Tool
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Usually a hand tool such as an axe, sledgehammer, pike pole, or other manually operated equipment.
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Ventilate
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Physical act of removing smoke from a fire involved building. Performed by cutting holes in the roof, using fans, breaking windows, or using hoselines.
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Firefighter Ranks
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Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief/Division Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief, Executive Assistant Chief and the Fire Chief
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PFD Departmental Operations
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Administration, Human Resources, North Operations, South Operations, Fire Prevention, & Special Operations (an assistant chief manages each section)
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Fire Chief
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Responsible for the coordination and control of the various sections within the FD. Reports to the city manager's office and is classified as a 'Department Head'. All Assistant Chiefs report to the fire chief either directly or through the Executive Assistant Chief.
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Executive Assistant Chief
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Falls directly under and reports to the Fire Chief. Executive Assistant Chief is over the two assistant chiefs of operations. Operations encompasses several divisions of the department including all fire companies who provides services to the citizenry.
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North Operations Chief
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Oversees north operations and divisions manned by deputy chiefs, division and battalion chiefs, Deputy chiefs report to the South Operations Assitant Chief - Division and Battalion Chiefs report directly to Deputy Chiefs in their respective areas.
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North Operations Divisions
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-North Shift Command
-Battalion Training -Command Training Center -Training Academy -Emergency Medical Services |
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North Shift Command Responsibilities
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-Supervises battalions 3, 4, 6 and 8 and their battalion chiefs
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Battalion
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Usually consists of 8-9 engine and ladder companies in 7-8 fire stations.
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Battalion Training
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Done at Battalion 8 in conjunction with the Command Training Center, the Training Academy, and many of the subject matter experts. Focuses on contuing education and training for fire companies and ranges from classroom lectures to multi-company drills.
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Command Training Center
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Focuses on incident command with simulations, table-top drills, lectures, & guest speakers. Ongoing training serves to train new and would-be captains and chief officers but also provides continuing education for current captains and chief officers. Deputy chief at the CTC keeps the PFD SOPs current.
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Training Academy
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Primarily used to train new recruits. Also hosts companies for drills, classes and other training. Houses the driver training program to train new and prospective drives as well as remedial training for those involved in accidents.
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Training paramedics and EMTs as well as initial trianing programs for paramedics. Staff tracks and records all training to allow members to remain current in their certs and provide best levels of service. Works closely with hospitals and health care facilities to maintain strong relationships.
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South Operations Divisions
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-South Shift Command
-Resource Management -Fleet Management -Facilities Management -Aviation -Safety |
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South Operations Chief
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Oversees south operations and divisions manned by deputy chiefs, division and battalion chiefs, Deputy chiefs report to the South Operations Assitant Chief - Division and Battalion Chiefs report directly to Deputy Chiefs in their respective areas.
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South Shift Command
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Responsible for Battalions 1, 2, 5, and 19 (Aviation) and supervises the Battalion Chiefs who oversee the battalions. BIGGEST RESPONSIBILITY is to insure proper staffing every day for every division or specialty service.
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Resource Management
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Purchasing and warehousing of commodities for the FD. They care for services including protective clothing, purchasing/warehousing of all supplies and commodities, resarching new products and providing mail and photocopy services. Utilizes standing contract or internal POs to procure supplies - all supplies and purchases are delivered here an then distributed.
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Fleet Management
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Manages over 400 vehicles and their equipment - including engines, ladders, rescues, ladder tenders, squads, command vehicles, support vehicles, staff vehicles and specialized apparatus. Provides for the purchase, outfitting, servicing, repair and fuel for every piece of apparatus.
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Ladders
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Transport four or five firefighters, tools, medical equipment, and a ladder/aerial device allowing firefighters to reach upper floors and roofs.
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Squad Comapnies
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Five person apparatus that have similar equipment to ladders but has specialty haz mat equipment or technical rescue equipment. Rallied for catastrophic events.
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Rescues
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AKA Ambulances have two firefighters, medical equipment, and firefighting equipment.
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Ladder Tenders
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Ladder tenders respond to emergency calls when aerial ladder is not required but other resource may be. Tenders are smaller, more economical ways to respond and company offcer selects the appropriate apparatus.
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Facilities Management
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Designs, coordinates, builds and maintains all PFD facilities (57 stations and various other buildings).
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Regional Dispatch Operation
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Twenty-six cities belong and are dispatched automatically as if part of a single FD. Automatic Aid System does not recognize or require jurisdictional lines. Closest Available.
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Regional Dispatch Consortium
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Agreed to follow same policies and procedures for dispatch protocols and emergency scene operations across various departments.
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Automatic Aid
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Closest available fire apparatus. Greatly enhances emergency response delivery for over 350,000 annual emergencies. Uses Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVL) to track exact location and determine best apparatus to send.
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Aviation
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Emergency response at Sky Harbor. Primary function is to provide aircraft rescue and firefighting. Requires specialized training and equipment and continuing education.
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Safety
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Works with operations to provides the following services: risk management planning; station, equipment and facility inspections; accident analysis and safety training. They also review department procedures and ensure OSHA compliance.
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