| Term / abbreviation | Meaning |
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| ACORN | A demographic segmentation dataset used to understand communities and risk factors. |
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| ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) | Stressful or traumatic experiences in childhood that can affect health and outcomes later in life. |
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| ALP (Aerial Ladder Platform) | A fire service vehicle with an extendable ladder/ platform for working at height. |
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| ASB (Anti-social behaviour) | Behaviour that causes nuisance, alarm or distress to others. |
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| BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) | A battery installation that stores electricity for later use. |
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| CAFS (Compressed Air Foam System) | A system that mixes foam, water and air to produce firefighting foam. |
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| CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) | Types of hazardous substances that can cause serious harm. |
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| CFRMIS (Community Fire Risk Management Information System) | A system used to manage and analyse risk information for prevention/protection activity. |
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| COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) | Rules for sites that store/handle large quantities of dangerous substances. |
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| CRMP (Community Risk Management Plan) | The plan setting out how the service will assess and manage risk and allocate resources. |
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| CRP (Community Risk Profile) | An assessment of current and emerging fire-and-rescue related risks in the community. |
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| CSAs (Community Safety Advisors) | Specialist staff who deliver targeted safety advice and Home Fire Safety Visits. |
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| DfT (Department for Transport) | UK Government department responsible for transport. |
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| EPU (Environmental Protection Unit) | A specialist unit to help contain or reduce the effects of chemical spillages. |
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| FRS (Fire and Rescue Service) | The organisation responsible for fire prevention, protection and emergency response. |
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| GCC (Gloucestershire County Council) | The county council; acts as the Fire Authority for Gloucestershire. |
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| GFRS (Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service) | The county's fire and rescue service. |
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| HAZMAT (Hazardous materials) | Incidents involving dangerous substances that can harm people or the environment. |
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| HFSV (Home Fire Safety Visit) | A visit to a home to give fire safety advice and reduce risk (may include fitting smoke alarms, advice on escape plans, etc.). |
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| HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) | A large lorry used to transport goods. |
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| HMAs (Hazardous Materials Advisors) | Specialist advisors who support crews at hazardous materials incidents. |
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| HMICFRS (His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services) | The body that inspects fire and rescue services and publishes findings and recommendations. |
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| HVP (High Volume Pump) | Equipment used to move very large quantities of water quickly. |
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| IMD (Indices of Multiple Deprivation) | A government dataset measuring relative deprivation across small areas. |
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| JESIP (Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles) | National principles for police, fire and ambulance services working together at major incidents. |
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