6 - Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm

Question 1

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm what is the primary concern/hazard for firefighters working during lightning storms?
A) Heavy rain
B) Strong winds
C) Being struck by lightening
D) Cold temperatures

Answer 1

C) Being struck by lightening

Question 2

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm what action should employers take during lightning storms according to the information provided?
A) Increase outdoor activities
B) Develop procedures for fire operations
C) Ignore safety considerations
D) Reduce communication with incident commanders

Answer 2

B) Develop procedures for fire operations

Question 3

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm what should be considered when deciding when to raise or lower aerial apparatus, lighting masts, and ground ladders during a lightning storm?
A) Wind speed
B) Temperature
C) Lightning activity
D) Rain intensity

Answer 3

C) Lightning activity

Question 4

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm where should the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) be staged during a lightning storm?
A) Outside the apparatus
B) On the roof
C) Inside an apparatus or building
D) Near the water source

Answer 4

C) Inside an apparatus or building

Question 5

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm what does Clause 25(2)(h) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act require employers to do?
A) Ignore safety precautions
B) Provide training
C) Taking every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect workers
D) Reduce work hours

Answer 5

C) Taking every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect workers

Question 6

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm where should personnel not on active assignment be staged during a lightning storm?
A) On the roof
B) Inside an apparatus or building
C) Next to the lightning rods
D) In open areas

Answer 6

B) Inside an apparatus or building

Question 7

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm what is the minimum number of personnel recommended to be committed to complete outside assignments during a lightning storm?
A) Maximum available
B) One per task
C) All personnel on site
D) Minimum necessary

Answer 7

D) Minimum necessary

Question 8

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm what should pump operators do during a lightning storm, according to the safety considerations?
A) Remain on the ground
B) Move inside the building
C) Move onto the pump operator step or inside the apparatus
D) Climb onto the roof

Answer 8

C) Move onto the pump operator step or inside the apparatus

Question 9

According to Guidance Notes FF Safety in Lightening Storm What information should be provided to the incident commander during a lightning storm, according to the safety considerations?
A) Wind speed updates
B) Lightning strike reports
C) Personnel availability
D) Equipment inventory

Answer 9

B) Lightning strike reports