Difference between revisions of "Fire Service Terms"
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* '''JSO''' - Just south of | * '''JSO''' - Just south of | ||
* '''JWO''' - Just west of | * '''JWO''' - Just west of | ||
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* '''LDH''' - Large diameter hose (usually considered 3" or larger) | |||
== M == | == M == | ||
* '''MCI''' - Mass casualty incident; an event with multiple patients that overwhelms your current resources | * '''MCI''' - Mass casualty incident; an event with multiple patients that overwhelms your current resources | ||
* '''MCO''' - Multi-company operation; an event that involves multiple units possibly from different departments | * '''MCO''' - Multi-company operation; an event that involves multiple units possibly from different departments | ||
*'''MDT''' - Mobile data terminal; computer in apparatus providing dispatch information and mapping | |||
* '''MVA''' - Motor vehicle accident | * '''MVA''' - Motor vehicle accident | ||
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* '''NWCG''' - National Wildfire Coordinating Group | |||
== R == | == R == | ||
Revision as of 03:54, 6 June 2022
This is a non-exhaustive list of abbreviations used in the fire service and EMS. Some are in wide use, some may be more local.
For approved Skagit County EMS abbreviations, see: Skagit_County_BLS_Protocols#Approved_Abbreviations
F
- FIB - Fire in a building; structure fire
- FIBR - Fire in a building, residential; house fire
H
- HBD - Has been drinking
J
- JEO - Just east of; often used when describing a location: JEO landmark
- JNO - Just north of
- JSO - Just south of
- JWO - Just west of
L
- LDH - Large diameter hose (usually considered 3" or larger)
M
- MCI - Mass casualty incident; an event with multiple patients that overwhelms your current resources
- MCO - Multi-company operation; an event that involves multiple units possibly from different departments
- MDT - Mobile data terminal; computer in apparatus providing dispatch information and mapping
- MVA - Motor vehicle accident
N
- NWCG - National Wildfire Coordinating Group
R
- RP - Reporting party
S
- SCSO - Skagit County Sheriff's Office
V
- VUCSA - Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act; under the influence of illegal drugs
