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Chapter 2 Fire Fighter Safety Flashcards

1
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The system in which two fire fighters work as a team for safety purposes is referred to as the

A. incident management system.
B. buddy system.
C. personnel accountability system.
D. personal alert system.

A

B. buddy system.

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Putting on an item of clothing or equipment is called

A. doffing.
B. freelancing.
C. prepping.
D. donning.

A

D. donning.

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An electronic semiconductor that emits a single-color light when activated in an LED, which is an acronym for

A. light-emergent device.
B. light-exiting device.
C. light-emitting diode.
D. laser-emitting diode.

A

C. light-emitting diode.

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4
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Oxygen deficiency occurs when the atmosphere’s oxygen level drops below

A. 19.5 percent.
B. 21 percent.
C. 9 percent.
D. 6 percent.

A

A. 19.5 percent.

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An electronic device that sounds a loud audible signal when a fire fighter becomes trapped or injured is a(n)

A. personal alert safety system (PASS).
B. cascade system.
C. emergency bypass mode.
D. SCBA regulator.

A

A. personal alert safety system (PASS).

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PBI, Kevlar, and Nomex are materials used in the construction of

A. personal protective clothing.
B. firefighting ropes.
C. communications equipment.
D. the buddy system.

A

A. personal protective clothing.

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An SCBA in which exhaled air is released into the atmosphere and is not reused is a(n)

A. closed-circuit breathing apparatus.
B. cascade system.
C. open-circuit breathing apparatus.
D. supplied-air apparatus.

A

C. open-circuit breathing apparatus.

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The written rules and procedures that outline how to perform various functions and operations are the

A. general operating guidelines.
B. NIOSH Codes.
C. incident management system (IMS).
D. standard operating procedures (SOPs).

A

D. standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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In general, an SCBA weighs at least

A. 25 pounds.
B. 30 pounds.
C. 40 pounds.
D. 45 pounds.

A

A. 25 pounds.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation requires ____________ testing on a periodic basis to ensure that SCBA cylinders are in good working condition.

A. thread
B. hydrostatic
C. NIOSH
D. standard operating procedure

A

B. hydrostatic

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11
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The device on an SCBA that measures and displays the amount of pressure currently in the cylinder is the

A. personal safety gauge.
B. pressure gauge.
C. SCBA regulator.
D. air line.

A

B. pressure gauge.

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An SCBA designed to recycle the user’s exhaled air is a(n)

A. closed-circuit breathing apparatus.
B. cascade system.
C. open-circuit breathing apparatus.
D. supplied-air apparatus.

A

A. closed-circuit breathing apparatus.

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13
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Which part of the personal protective equipment is worn over the head and under the helmet to protect the neck and ears?

A. Helmet shell
B. Protective hood
C. Bunker hood
D. Face piece

A

B. Protective hood

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14
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During operating mode, if the SCBA regulator fails to function properly, what releases a constant flow of breathing air into the face piece?

A. Respirator
B. Air line
C. Emergency bypass mode
D. PBI

A

C. Emergency bypass mode

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What is the leading cause of death among fire fighters?

A. Vehicle accidents
B. Smoke inhalation
C. Heart attack
D. Cancer

A

C. Heart attack

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When plastic products burn, one of the most dangerous gases produced is

A. hydrogen cyanide.
B. phosgene gas.
C. hydrochloric gas.
D. phosphorous gas.

A

A. hydrogen cyanide.

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17
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The straps and fasteners used to attach the SCBA to the fire fighter are part of the

A. face piece.
B. backpack.
C. bunker coat.
D. harness.

A

D. harness.

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18
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If you need assistance during an emergency situation, you should activate your

A. respirator.
B. PASS device.
C. SCBA regulator.
D. LED.

A

B. PASS device.

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19
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Donning protective clothing must be done in a specific order, and quickly. Fire fighters should be able to don protective clothing in

A. 30 seconds.
B. 45 seconds.
C. 60 seconds.
D. 120 seconds.

A

C. 60 seconds.

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20
Q

When the fuel is not completely consumed during the burning process, ____________ occurs.

A

INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION

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21
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An atmosphere is described as __________ when the oxygen level is 19.5 percent or less.

A

OXYGEN DEFICIENT

22
Q

The ____________ officer has the authority to stop any activity that is judged to be unsafe.

A

SAFETY

23
Q

When fire fighters make independent decisions or do not follow command instructions, they are taking part in the dangerous practice of ___________.

A

FREELANCING

24
Q

A(n) __________ is a breathing apparatus that uses an external source for the breathing air.

A

SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR

25
Q

The ___________ has developed programs with the goal of reducing line-of-duty deaths by __________ in 5 years.

A

NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION, 25 PERCENT

26
Q

__________ provide confidential help with a wide range of problems that might affect performance.

A

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

27
Q

Emergency vehicle operators are subject to all ____________, unless a specific exemption is made.

A

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

28
Q

__________ will prevent most vehicle collisions.

A

SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES

29
Q

True/False

Carbon monoxide is a toxic gas produced through incomplete combustion.

A

TRUE

30
Q

True/False

Members of rapid intervention teams are the first fire fighters to enter a structure in an emergency operation.

A

FALSE

31
Q

True/False

SCBA regulators control the flow of air by increasing the low pressure in the cylinder to a usable higher pressure for the user.

A

FALSE

32
Q

True/False

Phosgene gas is a dangerous by-product of incomplete combustion.

A

TRUE

33
Q

True/False

A prompt response is a higher priority than a safe response.

A

FALSE

34
Q

True/False

On the fire ground, the company officer must always know where his or her teams are and what they are doing.

A

TRUE

35
Q

True/False

Most fire departments have employee assistance programs to provide counseling services to support fire fighters.

A

TRUE

36
Q

True/False

Freelancing is a good method of discovering new firefighting techniques.

A

FALSE

37
Q

True/False

Even with an emergency driving exemption, the operator can be found criminally or civilly liable if involved in a crash.

A

TRUE

38
Q

True/False

Every fire department must have a personnel accountability system.

A

TRUE

39
Q

Identify the four major components of a successful safety program.

A

1: STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
2: PERSONNEL
3: TRAINING
4: EQUIPMENT

40
Q

Identify five limitations of personal protective equipment (PPE).

A

1: NOT EASY TO DON
2: HEAVY
3: DIFFICULT FOR THE BODY TO COOL ITSELF
4: LIMITS MOBILITY
5: DECREASES NORMAL SENSORY ABILITY

41
Q

What are the seven types of protection provided by PPE?

A

1: PROVIDES THERMAL PROTECTION
2: REPELS WATER
3: PROVIDES IMPACT PROTECTION
4: PROTECTS AGAINST CUTS AND ABRASIONS
5: FURNISHES PADDING AGAINST INJURY
6: INCREASES YOUR VISIBILITY
7: PROVIDES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

42
Q

Discuss three reasons why fire fighters need respiratory protection during fire incidents.

A

1: SMOKE
2: TOXIC GASES
3: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY

43
Q

Describe the purpose of a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD).

A

TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR FIREFIGHTING AND EMS PERSONNEL TO DUSCUSS THE ANXIETIES, STRESS, AND EMOTIONS TRIGGERED BY A DIFFICULT CALL

44
Q

You have just returned from a commercial structure fire at a mattress store. Your PPE is soiled with the products of combustion. Although you were sprayed off with water at the scene, your gear is still very dirty. How will you proceed?

A

PPE that has been badly soiled by exposure to smoke, other products of combustion, melted tar, petroleum products, or other contaminants needs to be cleaned as soon as possible. Cleaning instructions are listed on the tag attached to the garment. Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. Failure to do so may reduce the effectiveness of the garment and create an unsafe situation for the wearer. Some fire departments have special washing machines that are approved for cleaning PPE. Other departments contract with an outside firm to clean and repair PPE. In either case, the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining the garment must be followed.

45
Q

It is just after dinner when your ladder truck company is dispatched to an apartment fire. Upon arrival, you are assigned to search and rescue on the second floor. You have just completed searching the first apartment when your SCBA regulator malfunctions. How should you proceed?

A

Turn on the red-colored emergency bypass valve on your SCBA regulator. This releases a constant flow of breathing air into the face piece. The emergency bypass mode uses more air, but it enables fire fighters to exit a hazardous environment if the regulator stops operating. A fire fighter who must use the emergency bypass mode must leave the hazardous area IMMEDIATELY.

46
Q

A collection of permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the U.S. federal government. Its 50 titles represent broad areas of interest that are governed by federal regulation. Each volume of the ___ is updated annually and issued on a quarterly basis.

A

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

47
Q

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

A

Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD)

48
Q

A program designed to reduce acute and chronic effects of stress related to job functions.

A

Critical incident stress management (CISM)

49
Q

An employee-sponsored service designed for personal or family problems, including mental health, substance abuse, various addictions, marital problems, parenting problems, emotional problems, or financial or legal concerns.

A

Employee assistance programs (EAPs)

50
Q

The dangerous practice of acting independently of command instructions.

A

Freelancing

51
Q

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

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

52
Q

The deployment of an emergency service resource to an incident.

A

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