Chapter 1 Flashcards
___ firefighters on average are killed annually in the line of duty.
100
In 2012, a total of __ firefighters were killed in a collapse, by falling through floors, running out of air, being enveloped in an explosion inside of a structure, or by being struck by falling debris.
9
More than ___ FF’s were injured in 2012 on the fire ground, sustaining injuries such as sprains, burns, and smoke inhalation.
30,500
French words m’aider, meaning…
“Help me”
The U.S. Navy is an aggressive organization, but it continually drills on…
“Abandon Ship”
FF fatality reports issued by the _____________.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Websites developed to collect and disseminate info about fire ground “near-misses”, two most well known are ___ and ___.
www. firefighterclosecalls.com
www. firefighternearmiss.com
When the structure is involved, the ___ of the building is under attack.
Gravity resistance system
