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Glossary of Fire and Emergency Services Terms

AAVFD = Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments

ADEM = Alabama Department of Environmental Management

ADPH = Alabama Department of Public Health

AEMA = Alabama Emergency Management Agency

AFC = Alabama Fire College

AFC = Alabama Forestry Commission

CPR = Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

EMS = Emergency Medical Services

EMT = Emergency Medical Technician

EVOC = Emergency Vehicle Operator Course

FEMA = Federal Emergency Management Agency

HAZMAT = Hazardous Materials

ICS = Incident Command System

ISO = Insurance Services Office, Inc.

LDH = Large Diameter Hose (usually 5 inch hose)

MCAVFD = Morgan County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments

NFPA = National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 1006 = Standard for Technical Rescuer Professional Qualifications

NFPA 1081 = Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications

NIMS = National Incident Management System

PAR = Personnel Accountability Report

PASS = Personal Alert Safety System

ProBoard = National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications

RIT = Rapid Intervention Team

SCBA = Self Contained Breathing Apparatus













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