Chapter 1

Question 1

A ______ is the individual assigned and authorized bu the fire chief as the manager of the heath and safety program.

Answer 1

health and safety officer

Question 2

An _____ is a member of the command staff responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures to ensure personnel safety.

Answer 2

incident safety officer

Question 3

_____ was developed through Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5

Answer 3

NIMS

Question 4

In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, “_________” were used to shout out warnings and give orders.

Answer 4

wall watchers

Question 5

_______, the first fully industrialized war, was unique that it brought significant injury and death in support operations as well as in combat.

Answer 5

World War 2

Question 6

In 1970, Congress passed the Williams-Steiger Act, which created _______.

Answer 6

OSHA

Question 7

FIRESCOPE acronym

Answer 7

Firefighting Resources of California Organized for Potential Emergencies

Question 8

In 2004, President Bush signed ____________ which mandates the use of NIMS.

Answer 8

Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5

Question 9

NFPA _____: HSO requirements, duties and responsibilities

Answer 9

1500

Question 10

NFPA _____: ISO requirements, duties and responsibilities

Answer 10

1561

Question 11

NFPA _____: HSO qualifications

Answer 11

1521

Question 12

Since 1977, and average of ____ firefighters die in the line f duty each year.

Answer 12

112

Question 13

It is well documented that most LODD’s are ______ related.

Answer 13

stress (cardiac)

Question 14

The percentage of firefighter LODD’s due to non cardiac, on scene causes (etc. thermal insult, trauma, asphyxiation) is trending _______.

Answer 14

upward

Question 15

The NFPA reports annually on firefighter injuries based on a _____ sent to fire departments.

Answer 15

survey

Question 16

Considering only foreground injuries, _______ are still the most common injury type.

Answer 16

strains and sprains

Question 17

___________, a mental health disorder that can develop in those who have experienced a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or threat of harm

Answer 17

PTSD

Question 18

ISO Responsibilities Acronym

Answer 18

Monitor
Evaluate
Develop
Intervene
Communicate

Question 19

The __________ is ultimately responsible for the safety of all members operating at an incident.

Answer 19

Incident Commander