Glossary

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