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)
References