19-13 Reducing Occupational Exposure to Fireground Contaminants and Carcinogens

Question 1

what is one of the most dangerous threats to the health and safety of firefighters nationally

Answer 1

Cancer

Question 2

January 2002 to May 2015, what % of firefighters on the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial Wall of Honor died from cancer

Answer 2

60%

Question 3

In 2017, what % of all firefighter line of duty deaths were attributable to cancer

Answer 3

74%

Question 4

two routes of greatest concern for firefighter exposure to carcinogens are

Answer 4

1. inhalation
2. absorption

Question 5

skin absorption increases by ___% for every 5 degree increase in skin temperature

Answer 5

400

Question 6

what is the most permeable piece of PPE is

Answer 6

hood

Question 7

firefighter dna made up of

Answer 7

Fast- getting to the fire as quickly as possible

Wet- getting water on the fire as quickly as possible

Close- getting as close to the seat of the fire as possible when applying the water

Question 8

Two tools for changing firefighter behavior regarding PPE

Answer 8

1. Support a firefighter’s individual will
2. Lead by example never goes out of style