Fire Service Terms

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

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
• MVA - Motor vehicle accident

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