CHAPTER 21 - LIFE SAFETY INITIATIVES Flashcards

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Consensus based standards or codes established to provide uniformity in regulations in regards to construction, design, and use when adopted by the local jurisdiction. These codes become enforceable law.

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Model code

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To meet responsibilities as part of the life and safety initiatives, a firefighter must understand the value of the program and the development process used to create a program. True or false?

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True

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The context of a threat is a brief explanation of the conditions under which a hazard might occur. True or false?

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True

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Firefighters delivering public education are only expected to answer questions directly related to fire protection. True or false?

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False – fire and life safety

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Rapid emergency response to fires is the only responsibility of the fire service. True or false?

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False – it has expanded too many hazards

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Structure surveys of private residential structures are required by law. True or false?

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False - they are not required by law

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Firefighters may learn of a developing juvenile fire setter problem by watching for trends in fires. True or false?

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True

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Codes are enforceable as soon as they are released by the model organization. True or false?

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False – the previous edition remains in effect until the AHJ formally and legally adopt the new addition

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The two main aspects of code enforcement our inspection and education. True or false?

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False - investigations and inspections

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Hazard identification requires a community to determine the specific hazards it will face, eliminate the portion of the population that will be affected, and:

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Determine the threat the hazard will pose

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Identifying hazards to a community requires a review of trends, statistical analysis, and:

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Historical data

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Which category of hazard results from an accident or failure of a system or structure?

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Technological hazard

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13
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What represents a natural hazard?

A

Earthquake

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14
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Manufacturers rebate want to smoke detector is purchased is an example of:

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And economic incentive

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Which program delivery component provides solutions to prevent a hazard and to reduce harm once the hazard occurs?

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Engineering

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Acronym for threat and hazard identification and risk assessment

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THIRA