CHAPTER 05 - Safety and Risk Management, Fire Officer NFPA 1021 - Jones & Bartlett (Third Edition) Flashcards
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1. What is the leading cause of on-duty death among fire fighters? A) Burns B) Falls or crushing C) Asphyxiation D) Sudden cardiac death
A
Answer: D
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: 4.7.3, 5.7
Page: 87, 102
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2. Approximately of fire fighters who die in vehicle collisions are not wearing a seat belt. A) 25 percent B) 40 percent C) 60 percent D) 75 percent
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Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.7.1, 4.7.3
Page: 88
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3. NFPA 1500 requires to track identities, assignments, and locations of all fire fighters operating at an incident scene. A) tracking boards B) helmet tags C) a personnel tracking database D) a personnel accountability system
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Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3
Page: 90
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4. What is one of the most important reasons for establishing and maintaining an effective incident command structure at every incident? A) Reduce costs B) Promote situational awareness C) Perform risk–benefit analysis D) Justify use of human resources
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Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.3
Page: 91
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- Who determines when it is safe to reduce the level of PPE at an incident scene?
A) Safety officer only
B) Safety officer and company officer
C) Incident Commander and Safety Officer
D) Incident commander and company officer
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Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1, 4.7, 4.7.1
Page: 96
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6. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, how can records of accidents be used? A) Identifying accident-prone employees B) Insurance reporting C) Identifying trends D) Employee administrative action
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Answer: C
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.7, 5.7.1
Page: 104
