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