This is a list of mnemonics related to firefighting or rescue.
Mnemonics Incident priorities LIP Life safety Incident Stabilization Property conservation
Fire scene priorities RECEO - SV Rescue victims Exposures - stop fire spread Confine - contain the fire Extinguish Overhaul - check for hidden fire spread - targets of opportunity: Salvage Vent Company Officer Checklist For Report On Conditions SLICERS Size up Locate seat of fire Identify flow path Cool from safe distance Extinguish fire Rescue Salvage
First attack response RACE (General first response to a fire.) Rescue - move people who are in immediate danger. Alarm - raise the alarm and alert persons to the presence of fire. Confine - shut doors and reduce airflow and fuel sources to the fire, to reduce its spread. Extinguish or Evacuate - extinguish the fire if it's safe to do so, or coordinate the evacuation from the area.
Response phases TRIPOD ( The six different possible primary phases of a fire response.) Transitional - moving from an offensive attack to a defensive position. Rescue - victim rescue Investigating Preparing Offensive Defensive
Wildland firefighting safety PLACES -Safety checklist PPE Lookouts Awareness Communications Escape routes Safety zones
Fire safety EDITH (A life-safety home education program.) Exit Drills In The Home Hazmat Placards EGFFOPRCO (Every Good Fire Fighter Occasionally Provides Real Cool Orgasms) 1. Explosives 2. Gas (flammable) 3. Flammable Liquids 4. Flammable Solids 5. Oxidizers 6. Poisons/Toxics 7. Radioactives 8. Corrosives 9. Other Regulated Materials/Miscellaneous
How to use a fire extinguisher PASS (Fire extinguisher use education for everyone) Pull the pin Aim at the base of the fire Squeeze the handle or lever Sweep from side to side
See also List of medical mnemonics (Includes EMS mnemonics)
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