B111 Cancer Prevention

Question 1

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

The 2 routes of greatest concern for entry into the body of a firefighter are:

Answer 1

1. Through the lungs
2. Dermal Absorption

Question 2

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

What is the most dangerous voluntary activity in the fire service today?

Answer 2

Not wearing SCBA in both active and post-fire environments

Question 3

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

These (4) areas of the skin are more permeable than others:

Answer 3

1. Face
2. Angle of the jaw
3. Neck/throat
4. Groin

Question 4

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

The permeability of skin increases with temperature and for every ____ degree increase in skin temperature, absorption increases ________ percent:

Answer 4

• 5 degrees
• 400%

Question 5

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

The most permeable piece of PPE is:

Answer 5

The hood

Question 6

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

An SCBA is required through this stage of a fire:

Answer 6

Overhaul

Question 7

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

Who can you switch your hood out with after an incident?

Answer 7

Safety Chief

Question 8

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

Who (2) can authorize the reduction of gear due to high heat exposure during overhaul?

Answer 8

1. Safety Officer
2. IC

Question 9

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

Bunker gear will be cleaned a minimum of ______ times per year:

Answer 9

2

Question 10

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

What is paramount to receive benefits in the event of a cancer diagnosis?

Answer 10

Documentation