Ch. 2 Firefighter Safety

Question 1

What is the leading cause of death of a firefighter?

Answer 1

Heart attacks

Question 2

What is NFPA 1500?

Answer 2

Standard for Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety

Question 3

What is freelancing?

Answer 3

is acting independently of a superior’s orders or the fire department SOG’s

Question 4

On a fire ground, a firefighting team should comprise of which personal?

Answer 4

2 firefighters and an officer

Question 5

What is the buddy system?

Answer 5

2 in, 2 out

Question 6

What is the “passport” system in VFRS?

Answer 6

A system that tracks personal at an emergency ground

Question 7

What must a helmet be equipped with for proper protection?

Answer 7

chin strap, face shield and an inner liner

Question 8

How many layers of protection are in the turnout coat?

Answer 8

3

Question 9

How fast do firefighters need to put on their PPE?

Answer 9

60s or less

Question 10

What is the minimum to clean the turnout gear in a year?

Answer 10

every 6 months or 2 times a year

Question 11

What voltage are in the trolly lines?

Answer 11

600 volts of Direct Current

Question 12

How far away do wee need to be from down trolly lines?

Answer 12

10 meters or 30 feet