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CHAPTER 2 - FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND HEALTH Flashcards

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Chronic.

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Long term and reoccurring.

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Acute.

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Sharp or severe; having a rapid onset and shorter duration.

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Hazard.

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Condition, substance, or device that can directly cause injury or loss; the source of a risk.

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Mitigate.

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To make less harsh or intense; to alleviate.

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Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).

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Description of any atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces immediate, irreversible, debilitating effects on health.

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Stressor.

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Any agent, condition, or experience that causes stress.

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Program to help employees and their families with work or personal problems.

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Risk Management Plan.

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Written plan that analyzes the exposure to hazards, implements appropriate risk management techniques, and establishes criteria for monitoring their effectiveness.

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Rehabilitation (rehab).

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Allowing firefighters to rest, rehydrate, and recover during an incident.

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Standard of care.

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Level of care that all persons should receive; care that does not meet the standard is considered inadequate.

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Situational awareness.

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Perception of the surrounding environment, and the ability to anticipate future events.

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Baffle.

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Intermediate partial bulkhead that reduces the surge effect in a partially loaded liquid tank.

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Training evolution.

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Operation of fire and emergency services training covering one or several aspects of firefighting. Also known as practical training evolution.

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Crowd control.

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Limiting the access of nonemergency personnel to the emergency scene.

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Collapse zone.

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Area believe the wall in which the wall is likely to land if it loses structural integrity.

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Being trapped in a structure fire is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities. True or false?

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False – the leading cause of death was stress or overexertion.

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Acute and chronic are the two main classifications for illnesses. True or false?

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True.

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It is not possible to prevent respiratory disease as a firefighter. True or false?

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False – They can be avoided by wearing proper respiratory protective equipment.

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Prescription drugs will not impair a firefighters ability to operate equipment safely. True or false?

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False – they impair abilities and slow reaction time.

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Member assistance and wellness programs focus on job performance only. True or false?

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False – They assist in both personal and professional matters.

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Supervisors are given access to information gathered by the employee assistance program. True or false?

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False – assistance information is confidential.

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There are some hazards a driver/operator cannot control while responding to an emergency scene. True or false?

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True.

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A firefighter is never allowed to stand on a moving apparatus. True or false?

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False – the only exception is while loading hose as the apparatus moves slowly forward.

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Preventative maintenance, like keeping aisles unobstructed, can help prevent injuries at fire stations. True or false?

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True.

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Personnel must be fully clothed for any activity that simulates emergency scene conditions. True or false?

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True.

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Firefighter safety at an emergency incident depends on maintaining situational awareness. True or false?

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True.

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A firefighter will never need to perform crowd control. True or false?

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False – in some cases it is a firefighters responsibility.

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Personal accountability systems assist in keeping track of firefighters to save lives and prevent injuries. True or false?

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True.

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Who pays for possible Worker’s Compensation, but does not need to replace off duty personnel?

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Volunteer department.

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Who needs to replace off duty personnel, as well as pay for possible worker’s compensation?

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Career department.

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Who suffers physical pain and emotional stress?

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Individual firefighter.

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What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator realizes the need to stop and until the driver/operator’s foot touches the brake pedal?

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Driver reaction distance.

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What is the sum of driver reaction distance and braking distance?

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Total stopping distance.

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What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator touches the brake pedal until the vehicle is completely stopped?

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Braking distance.

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What is the system that uses radio based tracking attached to PPE called?

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Computer-based electronics accountability systems.

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What is the system that uses passports attached to a control board called?

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Passport system.

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What is the system that uses information maintained by an accountability officer to track entry and expected exit times called?

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SCBA tag system.

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What can result from the physical and emotional stress built overtime while responding to emergency incidents?

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Stress induced hypertension.

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Which NFPA standard outlines safety and health program related policies?

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NFPA 1500.

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What nonemergency issue must a safety and health program address?

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Alcohol abuse.

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Emergency operations are limited to:

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Those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.

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What is the goal of a critical incident stress management program?

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To assist members involved in highly stressful events.

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What organizations regulations are designed to ensure workplaces are free from hazard that cause death or serious injury?

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OSHA

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Which program works to prevent human suffering as well as damage to equipment?

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Safety and health program.

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Firefighters can best maintain personal health by doing what?

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Adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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What is the best way to help avoid and combat skids?

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Test breaks at low speed on slick roads.

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What type of tool should be used in potentially flammable atmospheres?

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Intrinsically safe tools.

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What part of firefighter safety requires regular inspection of tools and restocking of supplies?

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Preparedness.

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What type of zone takes into account type of construction, other exposures, and the safest location for apparatus and personnel?

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Collapse zone.

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What steps can firefighters take to prevent exposure related diseases?

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Always wear PPE, protective clothing, and respiratory protection. Use body substance isolation methods to treat all patients. Get vaccinated as well.

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Explain the basic concept that supports risk management.

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Risk a lot to save a lot.
Risk a little to save a little.
Risk nothing to save nothing.

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What topics does NFPA 1500 to cover regarding firefighter safety and health?

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The basic concept of NFPA 1500 is to promote safety throughout the fire service.

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Federal OSHA regulations apply to what specific groups of firefighters?

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OSHA regulations apply only to federal and private sector employees.

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The risk management model developed by the Phoenix fire department is focused on behaviors that support a safety first mindset. True or false?

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True

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Effective safety and health programs depend only on participation from department administrators. True or false?

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False

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Firefighters should never stand on or in a moving apparatus, no exceptions. True or false?

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False

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One way to help minimize risk at an emergency scene is to work individually as each firefighter sees fit. True or false?

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False

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Occupational safety and health administration regulations relate to:

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Federal and private sector employees who fight fires

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What typically causes back injuries and strains associated with fire stations and facilities?

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Improper lifting.

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What is the best way to practice safety with tools and equipment?

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Select the appropriate tool for the job

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When is a collapse zone established?

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When a defensive strategy is adopted

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Which personnel accountability systems require the accountability officer to record an expected exit time?

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SCBA system

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