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Chapter 2 - Firefighter Health & Safety Flashcards

1
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What is the primary goal of investigating each fire fighter accident, injury, or near-miss?

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Determine how such an incident can be avoided in the future

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2
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The highest number of fire fighter fatalities by cause of injury is?

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Overexertion, stress, medical

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3
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At an emergency scene, the safety officer reports directly to the

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incident commander

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4
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If, during a training exercise, you observe an unsafe practice, what should you do?

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Bring it to the attention of the instructor or designated safety officer

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5
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Following receipt of an alarm, a common practice is for fire fighters to don personal protective equipment (PPE) _____________?

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Prior to mounting the apparatus

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6
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Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from

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only those exemptions specified by statute

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7
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If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do?

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Exit as the entire team together

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8
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Which is one of the three methods by which team members working in a hazardous area should
maintain contact with one another at all times?

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Visual

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9
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The highest number of fire fighter injuries occur during which one of the activities listed below

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Fireground operations

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At an emergency scene, which action must occur before self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is removed?

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Atmospheric monitoring by a qualified individual

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11
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Which part of the body should be used for heavy lift?

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The legs

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12
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OSHA regulations are

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law

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13
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NFPA standards are

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guidelines

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14
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How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) be held?

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As soon as possible

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15
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In 2016, approximately ______ fire fighters were killed in the line of duty in the United States

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70

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16
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Which statement best summarizes the types of incidents for which the the incident command system (ICS) be should be implemented?

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All emergency incidents

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17
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Which is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations?

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Teamwork

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18
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Fire fighters should spend a minimum of _______ minutes per day in physical fitness training

A

60

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19
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Which position has the authority to directly and immediately stop or correct any activity on the
fireground that he or she judges to be unsafe?

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Designated safety officer

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20
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Fire fighters should drink __ of water for every 5 to 10 minutes of physical exertion.

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8 to 10 oz (0.2 to 0.3 L)

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21
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What is the relationship between habits developed in training and performance on the the fire ground?

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Habits developed in training will continue on the fire ground

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22
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When is freelancing acceptable during emergency operation ?

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Never

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23
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What is the term for acting without a superior’s orders or outside of department SOPs?

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Freelancing

24
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Which is the correct term for taking a brief break to rest, hydrate, and change the SCBA bottle?

A

Recycling

25
Q

What does the “buddy system” refer to?

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A team of at least two members who maintain constant contact

26
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What is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a firefighting team?

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2

27
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At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a

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portable radio

28
Q

When is it acceptable to drive a fire apparatus over a downed power line?

A

This is never an acceptable practice

29
Q

Situational awareness is best summed up by which phrase?

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Seeing the big picture and avoiding tunnel vision

30
Q

Health and safety program for fire fighters are the subject of NFPA

A

1500

31
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The purpose of a(n) ____ is to respond immediately if a crew working inside the
hazardous area needs rescue.

A

rapid intervention crew

32
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A fire department is required to have a ____ to track personnel and assignments an emergency scene

A

personnel accountability system

33
Q

When responding to domestic disputes or other scenes involving violence fire fighters should

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wait for law enforcement to declare the scene safe

34
Q

The majority of fire fighter injuries are

A

overexertion or strain

35
Q

Th majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by

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stress, overexertion, and medical issues

36
Q

Doubling the speed of a vehicle will increase the force exerted by that vehicle by a factor of

A

4

37
Q

What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system?

A

Track personnel assignments on the emergency scene

38
Q

Which statement about downed electrical wires is correct?

A

Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized

39
Q

Who is responsible for determining that removal of SCBA is permissible after a fire has been extinguished?

A

The safety officer

40
Q

Which was a product of the first National Firefighter Life Safety Summit?

A

The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

41
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Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiative?

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Ensure that fire fighters have access to counseling and psychological support services

42
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Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiative?

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Utilize technology wherever it can produce higher level of safety and health

43
Q

A two-lane intersection has __ potential crash points

A

5

44
Q

A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when ___?

A

The handle is in line with line supply pipe

45
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“Non-plan states” refers to states that have not adopted

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OSHA regulations

46
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Definition: A collection of permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the U.S. federal government.

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CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION (CFR)

47
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Definition: A post-incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma as the result of an emergency. (NFPA 1006)

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CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING (CISD)

48
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Definition: A program designed to reduce acute and chronic effects of stress related to job functions. (NFPA 450)

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CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM)

49
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Definition: 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. (NFPA 450)

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (EAPs)

50
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Definition: The dangerous practice of acting independently of command instructions

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FREELANCING

51
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Definition: The U.S. federal agency that regulates worker safety and, in some cases, responder safety.

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTATION (OSHA)

52
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Definition: The deployment of an emergency service resource to an incident. (NFPA 901)

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RESPONSE

53
Q

What are the three groups that fire fighters must always consider when ensuring safety at the scene?

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  1. Their personal safety
  2. The safety of other team members
  3. The safety of everyone at the emergency scene
54
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What are the four major components a successful safety program must have?

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  1. Standards and procedures
  2. Personnel
  3. Training
  4. Equipment
55
Q

What are the four general principles govern emergency vehicle operation?

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o Emergency vehicle operators are subject to all traffic regulations unless a specific exemption is made.
o Exceptions are legal only when operating in emergency mode.
o Even with an exemption, the emergency vehicle operator can be found criminally or civilly liable if involved in a crash.
o An exemption does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with reasonable care for all persons using the highway.

56
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What are the signs and symptoms of behavioral and emotional distress?

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  • Anxiety
  • Denial/disbelief
  • Frustration/anger
  • Inability to function logically
  • Remorse
  • Grief
  • Reconciliation/acceptance

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