Chapter 10 - Safety and Risk Management

Question 1

Accident

Answer 1

An unplanned event that interrupts an activity and sometimes causes injury or damage

Question 2

Hazard

Answer 2

Any arrangement of materials and heat sources that presents the potential for harm, such as personal injury or ignition of combustibles

Question 3

Health and Safety Officer

Answer 3

The member of the fire department assigned and authorized by the fire chief as the manager of the safety and health program

Question 4

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)

Answer 4

Any condition that would do one or more of the following: 1 pose an immediate or delayed threat to life, 2 cause irreversible adverse health effects, 3 interfere with an individual’s ability to escape unaided from a hazardous environment

Question 5

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Answer 5

The objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, tactics, risk management, and member safety that are developed by the incident commander

Question 6

Incident Command System (ICS)

Answer 6

A system that defines the roles and responsibilities to be assumed by personnel and the operating procedures to be used in the management and direction of emergency operations

Question 7

Incident Safety Officer

Answer 7

An individual appointed to respond to or assigned at an incident scene by the incident commander to perform the duties and responsibilities specified in NFPA 1521

Question 8

Incident Safety Plan

Answer 8

The strategies and tactics developed by the incident safety officer based on the incident commander’s incident action plan and the type of incident encountered

Question 9

Incident Scene Rehabilitation

Answer 9

The tactical-level management unit that provides for medical evaluation, treatment, monitoring, fluid and food replenishment, mental rest, and relief from climatic conditions of an incident

Question 10

Operational Period

Answer 10

A term used in a written incident action plan identifying a period of time during a long-term incident that a specific incident action plan covers

Question 11

Personnel Accountability System

Answer 11

A method of tracking the identity, assignment, and location of fire fighters operating at an incident scene

Question 12

Pre-incident Plan

Answer 12

A written document resulting from the gathering of general and detailed data to be used by responding personnel for determining the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility

Question 13

Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)

Answer 13

A dedicated crew of four fire fighters who are assigned for rapid deployment to rescue lost or trapped members

Question 14

Rehabilitation

Answer 14

The process of providing rest, rehydration, nourishment, and medical evaluation to members who are involved in extended or extreme incident scene operations

Question 15

Risk-Benefit Analysis

Answer 15

A decision made by a responder based on a hazard and situation assessment that weighs the risks likely to be taken against the benefits to be gained

Question 16

Risk Management

Answer 16

Identification and analysis of exposure to hazards, selection of appropriate risk management techniques to handle exposures, implementation of chosen chosen techniques, and monitoring of results, with respect to the health and safety of members

Question 17

Safety Unit

Answer 17

A member of members assigned to assist the incident safety officer; the tactical-level management unit that can be composed of the incident safety officer alone or with additional assistant safety officers assigned to assist in providing the level of safety supervision appropriate for the magnitude of the incident and the associated hazards

Question 18

Concept

Answer 18

The fire officer is responsible for ensuring that every fire fighter completes every incident without serious injury, disability, or death

Question 19

Goal of firefighternearmiss.com

Answer 19

To track incidents that avoided serious injury or death, to identify trends, and to share the information with other fire fighters in a confidential and non-punitive way

Question 20

Concept

Answer 20

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death for fire fighters, accounting for 41% of all line-of-duty deaths from 2007-2011.

Question 21

Concept

Answer 21

Motor vehicle collisions account for the largest percentage of traumatic fire fighter deaths. More than three-fourths of the fatalities from this cause were found to not be wearing a seat belt

Question 22

Concept

Answer 22

Every fire officer should be trained to perform the basic duties of an incident safety officer and prepared to act temporarily in this capacity if he or she is assigned to fill this position by the IC

Question 23

Concept

Answer 23

Some incidents, based on their size, complexity, or duration, require more than one safety officer

Question 24

Rehab Concept

Answer 24

Part of the incident safety officer’s role is to ensure that an appropriate rehabilitation process is established

Question 25

Safety Concept

Answer 25

A safety program that is based on preventing fatalities is far from adequate. Every injury, or near miss should be viewed as a potentially fatal or disabling situation

Question 26

Policy Concept

Answer 26

The fire officer needs to fully understand each policy, follow all safety policies and procedures, and ensure that all subordinates fully understand and follow them

Question 27

Concept

Answer 27

Physical fitness and consistent use of PPE should be implemented to prevent injuries and deaths

Question 28

NFPA 1581

Answer 28

Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program

Question 29

Exposure Concept

Answer 29

The most important first step with any infectious disease exposure is to wash the exposed area immediately with soap and water

Question 30

Health and Safety Officer Role

Answer 30

Ensures that all injuries, illnesses, exposures, fatalities, or other potentially hazardous conditions and all accidents involving fire department vehicles, fire apparatus, equipment, or fire department facilities are thoroughly investigated

Question 31

Safety Officer Concept

Answer 31

Provides a post-incident analysis for the department in the form of a written report that includes pertinent information relating to safety and health issues involved with the incident

Question 32

FF death Concept

Answer 32

The relatively high heart attack rate among fire fighters reflects the nature of the work, which can suddenly change from low activity to an episode of high stress and intense exertion

Question 33

Trauma Concept

Answer 33

Traumatic injuries are the second leading cause of fire fighter fatalities. Most of these deaths are caused by vehicle accidents, falls, or structure collapse of a burning building

Question 34

Categories of Risk with Near Miss Reports

Answer 34

Analyzed annually using a tool modified from the US Navy's Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS)
Level 1 - Unsafe acts
Level 2 - Preconditions to unsafe acts
Level 3 - Unsafe supervision
Level 4 - Organizational influences

Question 35

Concept

Answer 35

The fire department is required to maintain records of all accidents, occupational deaths, injuries, illnesses, and exposures in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations

Question 36

Roles of a fire officer in providing a safe environment

Answer 36

Identify unsafe and hazardous conditions
Mitigate or reduce as many problems as possible
Train and prepare for the remaining hazards
Model safe behavior