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Position QualificationsThe minimum criteria necessary for individuals to fill a specific position. | |
PPE - Personal Protective EquipmentThis is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. | |
PreventionActions to avoid an incident or to intervene to stop an incident from occurring. Prevention involves actions to protect lives and property. Examples include: risk reduction, pandemic influenza sanitation measures, building access control procedures, security systems and cameras, etc. In national preparedness guidance, the term “prevention” refers to preventing imminent threats. | |
Private SectorOrganisations and individuals that are not part of any governmental structure. The private sector includes for-profit and not-for-profit organisations, formal and informal structures, commerce, and industry. | |
ProcedureA series of standard actions or operations that specify what personnel should do in responding to and recovering from an incident. | |
ProtectionThe capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against acts of terrorism and manmade or natural disasters. | |
ProtocolA set of established guidelines for actions (designated by individuals, teams, functions, or capabilities) under various specified conditions. | |
PSA’s - Public-Service AnnouncementsA message in the public interest disseminated without charge, with the objective of raising awareness of, and changing public attitudes and behavior towards, a social issue. | |
PSC - Planning Section ChiefA member of the General Staff who supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analysing information, and maintaining documentation. Leads the Planning section | |