Essentials 7 Chapter 1
Key Terms
Acute - ANSWER Sharp or severe; having a rapid onset and short
duration.
All-Hazard Concept - ANSWER Provides a coordinated approach
to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach
with a common set of authorities, protections and resources.
Battalion - ANSWER Fire department organizational subdivision
consisting of several fire service companies in a designated geographic area. A
battalion is usually the firs organizational level above individual companies or
stations.
, Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - ANSWER Comprehensive method
of infection control in which every patient is assumed to be infected; personal
protective equipment is worn to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and blood-
borne and airborne pathogens.
Carcinogen - ANSWER Cancer-producing substance.
Chain of Command - ANSWER Order of rank and authority in the
fire and emergency services.
Chronic - ANSWER Long-term and reoccurring.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - ANSWER Term
for several diseases that results in obstructive problems in the airways.
Key Terms
Acute - ANSWER Sharp or severe; having a rapid onset and short
duration.
All-Hazard Concept - ANSWER Provides a coordinated approach
to a wide variety of incidents; all responders use a similar, coordinated approach
with a common set of authorities, protections and resources.
Battalion - ANSWER Fire department organizational subdivision
consisting of several fire service companies in a designated geographic area. A
battalion is usually the firs organizational level above individual companies or
stations.
, Body Substance Isolation (BSI) - ANSWER Comprehensive method
of infection control in which every patient is assumed to be infected; personal
protective equipment is worn to prevent exposure to bodily fluids and blood-
borne and airborne pathogens.
Carcinogen - ANSWER Cancer-producing substance.
Chain of Command - ANSWER Order of rank and authority in the
fire and emergency services.
Chronic - ANSWER Long-term and reoccurring.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) - ANSWER Term
for several diseases that results in obstructive problems in the airways.
