Chapter 2 - Firefighter Health & Safety Flashcards
What is the primary goal of investigating each fire fighter accident, injury, or near-miss?
Determine how such an incident can be avoided in the future
The highest number of fire fighter fatalities by cause of injury is?
Overexertion, stress, medical
At an emergency scene, the safety officer reports directly to the
incident commander
If, during a training exercise, you observe an unsafe practice, what should you do?
Bring it to the attention of the instructor or designated safety officer
Following receipt of an alarm, a common practice is for fire fighters to don personal protective equipment (PPE) _____________?
Prior to mounting the apparatus
Fire fighters responding to a dispatch in emergency vehicles are exempt from
only those exemptions specified by statute
If one team member must exit a hazard area for any reason, what should the rest of the team do?
Exit as the entire team together
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?
Visual
The highest number of fire fighter injuries occur during which one of the activities listed below
Fireground operations
At an emergency scene, which action must occur before self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is removed?
Atmospheric monitoring by a qualified individual
Which part of the body should be used for heavy lift?
The legs
OSHA regulations are
law
NFPA standards are
guidelines
How soon after a traumatic call should a critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) be held?
As soon as possible
In 2016, approximately ______ fire fighters were killed in the line of duty in the United States
70
Which statement best summarizes the types of incidents for which the the incident command system (ICS) be should be implemented?
All emergency incidents
Which is a hallmark of safe and effective emergency operations?
Teamwork
Fire fighters should spend a minimum of _______ minutes per day in physical fitness training
60
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?
Designated safety officer
Fire fighters should drink __ of water for every 5 to 10 minutes of physical exertion.
8 to 10 oz (0.2 to 0.3 L)
What is the relationship between habits developed in training and performance on the the fire ground?
Habits developed in training will continue on the fire ground
When is freelancing acceptable during emergency operation ?
Never
What is the term for acting without a superior’s orders or outside of department SOPs?
Freelancing
Which is the correct term for taking a brief break to rest, hydrate, and change the SCBA bottle?
Recycling
What does the “buddy system” refer to?
A team of at least two members who maintain constant contact
What is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a firefighting team?
2
At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a
portable radio
When is it acceptable to drive a fire apparatus over a downed power line?
This is never an acceptable practice
Situational awareness is best summed up by which phrase?
Seeing the big picture and avoiding tunnel vision
Health and safety program for fire fighters are the subject of NFPA
1500
The purpose of a(n) ____ is to respond immediately if a crew working inside the
hazardous area needs rescue.
rapid intervention crew
A fire department is required to have a ____ to track personnel and assignments an emergency scene
personnel accountability system
When responding to domestic disputes or other scenes involving violence fire fighters should
wait for law enforcement to declare the scene safe
The majority of fire fighter injuries are
overexertion or strain
Th majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by
stress, overexertion, and medical issues
Doubling the speed of a vehicle will increase the force exerted by that vehicle by a factor of
4
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system?
Track personnel assignments on the emergency scene
Which statement about downed electrical wires is correct?
Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized
Who is responsible for determining that removal of SCBA is permissible after a fire has been extinguished?
The safety officer
Which was a product of the first National Firefighter Life Safety Summit?
The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiative?
Ensure that fire fighters have access to counseling and psychological support services
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiative?
Utilize technology wherever it can produce higher level of safety and health
A two-lane intersection has __ potential crash points
5
A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when ___?
The handle is in line with line supply pipe
“Non-plan states” refers to states that have not adopted
OSHA regulations
Definition: A collection of permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the U.S. federal government.
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATION (CFR)
Definition: A post-incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma as the result of an emergency. (NFPA 1006)
CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS DEBRIEFING (CISD)
Definition: A program designed to reduce acute and chronic effects of stress related to job functions. (NFPA 450)
CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM)
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)
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (EAPs)
Definition: The dangerous practice of acting independently of command instructions
FREELANCING
Definition: The U.S. federal agency that regulates worker safety and, in some cases, responder safety.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTATION (OSHA)
Definition: The deployment of an emergency service resource to an incident. (NFPA 901)
RESPONSE
What are the three groups that fire fighters must always consider when ensuring safety at the scene?
- Their personal safety
- The safety of other team members
- The safety of everyone at the emergency scene
What are the four major components a successful safety program must have?
- Standards and procedures
- Personnel
- Training
- Equipment
What are the four general principles govern emergency vehicle operation?
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.
What are the signs and symptoms of behavioral and emotional distress?
- Anxiety
- Denial/disbelief
- Frustration/anger
- Inability to function logically
- Remorse
- Grief
- Reconciliation/acceptance
