102.01 Safety (week 3)

Question 1

NFPA 472

Answer 1

Standard for competence of responders to Hazardous Materials/weapons of mass destruction

Question 2

NFPA 1521

Answer 2

Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications

Question 3

NFPA 1561

Answer 3

Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System and Command Safety

Question 4

NFPA 1670

Answer 4

Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue

Question 5

NFPA 1700

Answer 5

Standard for Structural Fire Fighting

Question 6

OSHA 1910.134

Answer 6

Respiratory Protection

Question 7

It is the goal of West Palm Beach Fire Department to reduce the frequency and severity of member…

Answer 7

Of member accidents, injuries, occupational illness and death

Question 8

What is the Health and Safety Committee comprised of?

Answer 8

-2 Union appointees
-2 management appointees (one of whole shall be the designated Safety Officer)
-A mutually agreed upon 5th member

Question 9

What is the initial responsibility of the committee?

Answer 9

To establish guidelines for the training of members regarding FAC 69A-62 and the Safety Committee process.

Question 10

The committee meeting will be scheduled at least ________.

Answer 10

Quarterly

Question 11

_________ will be taken at all meetings

Answer 11

Minutes

Question 12

Once the minutes are approved by the ________ ________, they will be posted on target solutions.

Answer 12

Fire Chief

Question 13

The department will maintain committee records for a period of no less than _________

Answer 13

3 calendar years

Question 14

Minutes will contain as a minimum:

Answer 14

1. Date, time, location, and name of preparer
2. Committee members and guests in attendance
3. Old business
4. Accident/ injury/ occupational illness review and recommendations for prevention or policy change since the previous meeting
5. New business
6. Comments from attending guests.

Question 15

Written recommendations from the Health and Safety Committee approved by ________ _______ will be presented to the _______ ______ for review and action as needed.

Answer 15

Majority vote
Fire Chief

Question 16

The Fire Chief will issue a written response to each recommendation within how many days of receipt?

Answer 16

Within 30 days of receipt

Question 17

All correspondence will be maintained for at least __ ____

Answer 17

3 years.

Question 18

who is the focal point of the departments commitment to the welfare of personnel?

Answer 18

Training and Safety Division in conjunction with the Health and Safety Committee.

Question 19

The role of the Safety Officer includes…

Answer 19

Taking an active role in planning and coordinating safety activities and filling the position of health and safety officer (HSO)

Question 20

The Safety Officer also performs the duties required of the Departments ______________ at emergencies and specified training activities.

Answer 20

Incident Safety Officer (ISO)

Question 21

The safety officer is a liaison with who?

Answer 21

Both staff and operations personnel

Question 22

The Health and Safety Officers (HSO) role is broad and encompasses….

Answer 22

All health and safety issues

Question 23

The Incident Safety Officer’s role is more ________ than that of a HSO

Answer 23

Scene oriented

Question 24

The ISO is more action oriented towards what?

Answer 24

A specific emergency scene or training event.

Question 25

Risk Assessment:

Answer 25

To set or determine the possibility of suffering harm or loss and to what extent

Question 26

Risk management:

Answer 26

The process of identifying, assessing, and communicating risk, and accepting, avoiding, or controlling it to an acceptable level at a reasonable cost.

Question 27

Risk/Benefit Analysis:

Answer 27

The decision making process that weighs the hazards encountered by the rescuer (responder) versus the potential benefit.

Question 28

The ISO will assess the structural integrity based on:

Answer 28

1. Type of construction
2. Fuel load
3. Fire progression
4. Fire duration involvement

Question 29

Scene safety assessment:

Answer 29

1. Proper PPE being worn
2. RIC is assigned and properly equipped
3. The incident is zoned hot, warm, cold
4. Ensure securing utilities
5. Ensure water supply established

Question 30

ISO looks for adequate egress from:

Answer 30

1. Structure
2. Roof
3. Basement

Question 31

Incident tasks assessment:

Answer 31

1. Rotation/rehab of personnel
2. Appropriate decon is set up and being used

Question 32

Apparatus placement is evaluated to ensure:

Answer 32

1. Out of collapse zone
2. No overhead obstructions
3. Egress of personnel

Question 33

Team integrity and accountability maintained: (assessment)

Answer 33

1. Teams/ Units/ Personnel can identify the proper designator of the Division/ Group/ Team/ Unit to whom they report
2. Division/ Group Supervisors and Team/Unit Leaders can identify which Units/ Personnel report to them

Question 34

Adequate lighting during the following: (assessment)

Answer 34

1. Night operations
2. Overhaul
3. Fire watches

Question 35

Communication assessment

Answer 35

1. Monitor radio transmissions and stay alert to transmission barriers that could result in missed, unclear, or incomplete communications.

Question 36

Significant and Special Operations Incidents are those such as….

Answer 36

Marine responses
Multiple casualty incidents
Complex
Hazardous materials incidents
Technical rescues
Any other incident that may require special knowledge or experience.