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Essentials
Essentials of Firefighting 6th Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FireProof | Obsolete term for resistance to fire;inappropriate because all materials except water will burn |
| Panic Hardware | Hardware mounted on exit doors in public buildings that unlock from the inside and enable doors to be opened when pressure is applied to the release mechanism |
| Culture | The shared assumptions, beliefs, and values of a group or organization |
| Jargon | The specialized or technical language of a trade profession, or similar group |
| All hazard concept | 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 |
| Line Functions | Personnel who provide emergency services to external customers(The Public) |
| Staff/Support Functions | Personnel who provide administrative and logistical support to line units |
| External Customers | Citizens of the service area protected by the organization |
| internal Customers | Employees and membership of the organization |