Chapter 2 Fire Fighter Health and Safety

Question 1

A post-incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma as the result of an emergency (NFPA 1006)

Answer 1

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

Question 2

A program designed to reduce to acute and chronic effects of stress related to job functions (NFPA 450)

Answer 2

Critical incident stress management

Question 3

An employee-sponsored service designed for personal or family problems, including mental health, substance abuse, various additions, martial problems, parenting problems, emotional problems, or financial or legal concerns. (NFPA 450)

Answer 3

Employee assistance programs

Question 4

Individuals or crews operating independently of the established ICS structure

Answer 4

Freelancing

Question 5

The US federal agency that regulates worker safety and, in some cases, responder safety. It is part of the US Department of Labor

Answer 5

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Question 6

Immediate and ongoing activities, tasks, programs and systems to manage the effects of an incident that threatens life, property, operations or the environment (NFPA 1600)

Answer 6

Response.