Firefighters love an acronym… for everyone else, here is a list of commonly-used acronyms you may find on our website.
AAR – After Action Review
AC – Assistant Chief
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
AED – Automated External Defibrillator
ALS – Advanced Life Support
BC – Battalion Chief
BLS – Basic Life Support
CAD – Computer Aided Dispatch
CRR – Community Risk Reduction
CRM – Community Risk Manager
DC – Deputy Chief
ECG – Electrocardiogram
EMAC – Emergency Management Assistance Compact
EMS – Emergency Medical Service
EMT – Emergency Medical Technician
EVIP – Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention
FF – Firefighter
FMAG – Fire Management Assistance Grant
FPD – Fire Protection District
IAP – Incident Action Plan
ICS – Incident Command System
LT – Lieutenant
MCI – Mass Casualty Incident
MSO – Medical Services Officer
MVA – Motor Vehicle Accident
NFPA – National Fire Protection
PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
PCR – Patient Care Record
PIO – Public Information Officer
PM – Paramedic
PPE – Personal Protective Equipment
SCBA – Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
SOG/SOP – Standard Operating Guideline/Standard Operating Procedure
WFC – Washington Fire Chiefs
WFCA – Washington Fire Commissioners Association
WSRB – Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau
WUI – Wildland Urban Interface