11. How is safety important for the position of engineer?

Question 1

How is safety important for the position of engineer? (main outline)

Answer 1

I.	Introduction
II.	Crew Welfare
III.    Training
IV.    Apparatus and Equipment
IV.    Driving
VI.	Operating on Emergencies
VII.	Decon process for cancer prevention
VIII.  Conclusion

Question 2

I. Introduction

Answer 2

1. I view the engineer as the crew safety officer
2. Even though everybody is a safety officer, I think engineers are often in a place to make sure their crews are safe in a way that others are not able to:

Question 3

II. Crew welfare

Answer 3

1. Wholistic welfare
2. Sometimes more connected to crew than captain
3. Can see patterns and concerning trends and intervene

Question 4

V. Operating on Emergencies

Answer 4

1. Roles on fire ground: engine / ladder
2. acct officer
3. safety officer

Question 5

IV. Driving

Answer 5

1. One of the most dangerous things we do
2. Most causes of accidents [lack of situational awareness; lack of due regard]
3. Seven basic causes of apparatus collision:

Question 6

3. Seven basic causes of apparatus collision:

Answer 6

1. Improper backing
2. Reckless driving
3. Excessive speed
4. Lack of driving skill and experience
5. Overloading and misuse
6. Mechanical failure
7. Driver/operator personal readiness