Ch.1, Ch.2, Ch.3 Study Guide Flashcards
Understand what a mission statement is
The primary mission is to save lives and protect property and the environment through, Prevention, Education, Suppression, Rescue activities. The mission statement of your department should be short enough that you can easily remember it. Many fire departments post the mission statement in a visible place where it will be seen regularly.
Understand what a HazMat Tech. is
Has training and certification in chemical identification, leak control, decontamination, and clean-up procedures
Understand what is ARFF
Based on military and civilian airports. Receives specialized training in aircraft fires, extrication, and extinguishing agents
Understand what NFPA standards are
Set the expected construction, performance, and operation of many aspects of the fire service operations. Set requirements for the construction and performance of the fire apparatus, PPE, and SCBA also.
What is division of labor?
A way of organizing an incident by breaking down the overall strategy into a series of smaller tasks. The specific assessment of a task to an individual makes that person responsible for completing the task and prevents duplication of job assignments.
What are standard operating procedures?
SOP’s provide specific information on the actions that should be taken to accomplish a certain task.
Understand what is the Chain of Command
Creates a structure for managing the department and the fire-ground operations. Ranks may vary by department, but the concept is the same
What is the goal of standard operating procedures?
Vital because they enable everyone in the department to function properly and know what is expected for each task.
Understand the Incident Commander and their responsibilities
Is responsible for the management of all incident operations. This position focuses on the overall strategy of the incident and is often assumed by the battalion chief.
What is the NFPA standard 1001
Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
Understand what SOP means
Standard Operating Procedure
As related to the fire service, what is culture?
The shared set of attitudes, values, and goals and practices that characterize an institution or an organization
What is, as related to the fire service, the city of Charleston South Carolina?
Built a series of fire towers from which wardens could watch for fires. In many towns, ringing the community fire bell or church bells alerted citizens of fire
How many levels of NFPA are there for firefighter certifications?
Two, being Firefighter I and Firefighter II
What is moral courage?
The ability to take action when you are fearful or have doubts about the consequences. Requires deliberation and careful thought. Physical courage when the consequences are bodily peril or punishment. Required when a tough decision requires you to think and then take an unpopular position.
What national organization writes codes and standards for fire protection?
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
What is a fire protection engineer?
Usually has an engineering degree. Reviews plans and works with building owners to ensure that their detection and suppression systems are appropriate
Know the different types of companies for the fire service
Engine, Truck, Rescue, Wildland/Bush company, Hazmat, EMS, Quint, Initial Attack, Mobile Water Supply
Who is Frederick Graff?
Was a firefighter in New York, chief engineer for Philadelphia water works company, developed the first fire hydrant in 1817
What are the responsibilities of the Battalion Chief?
Responsible for coordinating the activities of several fire companies in a defined geographic area such as a station or district. Usually the officer in charge of a single-alarm working fire.
What is important to know about non plan states?
States that have not adopted OSHA regulations. Non-plan states are EPA states because they follow Title 40 of CFR
What is a personal accountability system?
A system that readily identifies both the locations and the functions of all members operating at an incident scene.
Understand lane intersections and crash points
Every two-lane intersection has five potential crash points, making intersections vary dangerous.
What happens if you double the speed of a vehicle?
The force exerted by that vehicle increases by a factor of four.
What is NFPA standard 1500?
NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program. Provides a template implementing a comprehensive health and safety program
What sums up situational awareness?
Being aware of your surroundings, knowing what is happening and when in order to be safe
What are firefighter deaths caused by?
Largest share of deaths occurred from stress, overexertion, and medical issues.
What are firefighter injuries?
Leading cause of fire-ground injuries was overexertion or strain.
What is the purpose of a rapid intervention crew?
Must be able to communicate with the entry team, either by sight or by radio, and should be ready to provide assistance.
What is the purpose of a personal accountability system?
If any firefighters are reported missing, lost, or injured, the accountability system can identify who is missing and what his or her last assignment was.
What is the importance of training vs fire ground?
More injuries and deaths on actual fire ground than training
What is freelancing?
Acting independently of superior’s orders or SOP
Understand the importance of a downed powerline
Extremely dangerous, can still be active, and can easily kill or gravely injure responders and victims alike, treat a downed line like a live one until told otherwise
In relation to rehabilitation, what is recycling?
Recycling is a short rest period taken on scene in order to rehydrate, catch a breath, and charge a new SCBA bottle
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a safety officer
Watches the overall operation for unsafe practices. He or she has the authority to halt any firefighting activity, allowing the activity to resume only when it can be done safely and correctly.
Understand the components of a bunker coat
Outer layer consists of a flame resistant material and has fluorescent material on it. Second layer is the moisture barrier, which helps prevent transfer of steam/fluid to the skin. Third layer is the thermal barrier made of multilayered or quilted material that insulates the body from external temps.
Where should PPE that has been exposed undergo the reduction of contaminants?
In an extractor
Know the different historical fires that set in place fire codes, and fire protection.
Great chicago fire and peshtigo fire resulted in building code changes. Iroquois fire resulted in smoke alarms, sprinklers,standpipes, fire resistant props, and curtains. Triangle shirtwaist fire brought life safety code, enclosed stairways, and elevators, fireproof shafts, sprinkler systems where more than 25 ppl work, escape routes, outward opening exits/doors. Coconut grove fire resulted in burn treatment and respiratory management. Lady of the angels school fire resulted in school smoke alarms and trained school personnel in case of fire. MGM Grand resulted in retrofit sprinkler systems. Station nightclub resulted in festival seating more than 100 ppl, and automatic sprinkler in bars, clubs…
Pressure readings on an SCBA cylinder gauge should not differ by more than?
10%
Why should we use protective hoods?
Covers any exposed skin between the coat collar and the helmet.
What is the function of an RIC/UAC?
(Rapid Intervention Crew/Company Universal Air Connection). A system that allows emergency replenishment of breathing air to the SCBA of disabled or entrapped fire or emergency services personnel.
As related to structural firefighting protective clothing, what is a thermal barrier?
Protects the body from elevated temperatures. Is the quilted and multilayered material
How many layers are in bunker coats and pants?
3 outer layer, moisture barrier, thermal layer
How should you clean an SCBA?
washed with warm water and a mild disinfectant.
What is EOSTI and its function?
(End of service time indicators) low-air warning alarm for SCBA, goes off when the air cylinder is down to 35% capacity.
What is a BIB
Lower part of the protective hood that helps reduce the amount of contaminants that reach the skin.
What is NIOSH?
National institute for occupational safety and health. NIOSH sets the design, testing and certifications requirements for respiratory protection. NIOSH is a federal agency that researches, develops, and implements occupational safety and health programs.
What protects the body from steam burns?
The moisture barrier between the layers of ppe
Where should PPE that has been decontaminated be stored?
In a convenient area ready for the next response. Like a Locker.
What are structural firefighting boots made of?
Rubber/Leather
