Chapter 2 - Firefighter Safety Flashcards
Freelancing
The dangerous practice of acting independently of command instructions.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The federal agency that regulates worker safety and, in some cases, responder safety. OSHA is part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Personnel accountability system
A system that readily identifies both the locations and the functions of all members operating at an incident scene. (NFPA 1500)
Rapid Intervention Crew
A minimum of two fully equipped personnel who are on site, in a ready state for immediate rescue of injured or trapped fire fighters. Also know as a rapid intervention team.
Rehabilitation
An intervention designed to mitigate against the physical, physiological and emotional stress of firefighting so as to sustain a member’s energy, improve performance, and decrease the likelihood of on-scene injury or death. (NFPA 1521)
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
A post incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma as the result of an emergency. (NFPA 1006)
According to the NFPA, approximately what percentage of firefighter deaths occurs during training?
10 percent
Heat exhaustion, if recognized early, can be remedied by…
Rehydration, cooling and rest.
It is estimated that one vehicle collision involving an emergency vehicle occurs for every how many emergency responses?
1000
The system in which two firefighters work as a team for safety purposes is referred to as the…
Buddy system
The written rules and procedures that outline how to perform various functions and operations are the…
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
What is the leading cause of death in the United States as a whole and among firefighters in particular?
Heart disease
What will prevent most vehicle collisions?
Safe driving practices
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Fire service programs that provide confidential help to firefighters with personal issues.
How long should firefighters spend each day on physical fitness training?
An hour
