ch 2 test quiz Flashcards
The highest number of fire fighter fatalities by cause of injury is?
Overexertion, stress, medical
If, during a training exercise, you observe an unsafe practice, what should you do?
Bring it to the attention of the instructor or designated safety officer
Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from:
only those exemptions specified by statute.
At an emergency scene, which action must occur before self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is removed?
Atmospheric monitoring by a qualified individual
Which part of the body should be used for a heavy lift?
The legs
NFPA standards are:
guidelines
How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) be held?
As soon as possible
Which is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations?
Teamwork
Which position has the authority to directly and immediately stop or correct any activity on the fireground that he or she judges to be unsafe?
Designated safety officer
What is the relationship between habits developed in training and performance on the fire ground?
Habits developed in training will continue on the fire ground
What is the term for acting without a superior’s orders or outside of department SOPs?
Freelancing
At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a:
portable radio.
A fire department is required to have a __________ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene.
personnel accountability system
Doubling the speed of a vehicle will increase the force exerted by that vehicle by a factor of:
4x
A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when_______?
The handle is in line with the supply pipe
What is the primary goal of investigating each fire fighter accident, injury, or near-miss?
Determine how such an incident can be avoided in the future
The highest number of fire fighter fatalities by cause of injury is?
Overexertion, stress, medical
At an emergency scene, the safety officer reports directly to the:
incident commander
If, during a training exercise, you observe an unsafe practice, what should you do?
Bring it to the attention of the instructor or designated safety officer
Following receipt of an alarm, a common practice is for fire fighters to don personal protective equipment (PPE) ________________?
Prior to mounting the apparatus
Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from:
only those exemptions specified by statute.
If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do?
Exit as the entire team together
Which is one of the three methods by which team members working in a hazardous area should maintain contact with one another at all times?
Visual
The highest number of fire fighter injuries occur during which one of the activities listed below?
Fireground operations
At an emergency scene, which action must occur before self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is removed?
Atmospheric monitoring by a qualified individual
Which part of the body should be used for a heavy lift?
The legs
OSHA regulations are:
Laws
NFPA standards are:
guidelines
How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) be held?
As soon as possible
In 2016, approximately __________ fire fighters were killed in the line of duty in the United States.
70
Which statement best summarizes the types of incidents for which the incident command system (ICS) be should be implemented?
All emergency incidents
Which is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations?
Teamwork
Fire fighters should spend a minimum of _____ minutes per day in physical fitness training.
60
Which position has the authority to directly and immediately stop or correct any activity on the fireground that he or she judges to be unsafe?
Designated safety officer
Fire fighters should drink _____ of water for every 5 to 10 minutes of physical exertion.
8 to 10 oz (0.2 to 0.3 L)
What is the relationship between habits developed in training and performance on the fire ground?
Habits developed in training will continue on the fire ground
When is freelancing acceptable during emergency operations?
Never
What is the term for acting without a superior’s orders or outside of department SOPs?
Freelancing
Which is the correct term for taking a brief break to rest, hydrate, and change the SCBA bottle?
Recycling
What does the “buddy system” refer to?
A team of at least two members who maintain constant contact
What is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a firefighting team?
2
At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a:
portable radio.
When is it acceptable to drive a fire apparatus over a downed power line?
This is never an acceptable practice.
Situational awareness is best summed up by which phrase?
Seeing the big picture and avoiding tunnel vision
Health and safety programs for fire fighters are the subject of NFPA:
1500
The purpose of a(n) __________ is to respond immediately if a crew working inside the hazardous area needs rescue.
rapid intervention crew
A fire department is required to have a __________ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene.
personnel accountability system
When responding to domestic disputes or other scenes involving violence, fire fighters should:
wait for law enforcement to declare the scene safe.
The majority of fire fighter injuries are:
overexertion or strain.
The majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by:
stress, overexertion, and medical issues.
Doubling the speed of a vehicle will increase the force exerted by that vehicle by a factor of:
4
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system?
Track personnel and assignments on the emergency scene
Which statement about downed electrical wires is correct?
Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized.
Who is responsible for determining that removal of SCBA is permissible after a fire has been extinguished?
The safety officer
Which was a product of the first National Firefighter Life Safety Summit?
The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
Ensure that fire fighters have access to counseling and psychological support services
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives?
Utilize technology wherever it can produce higher levels of safety and health
A two-lane intersection has _____ potential crash points.
5
A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when_______?
The handle is in line with the supply pipe
“Non-plan states” refers to states that have not adopted:
OSHA regulations.
