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Chapter 3 "Applicable Codes/Standards" Flashcards

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NIOSH, OSHA and the NFPA have all referenced?

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Rapid Intervention and its requirements in their publications.

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NIOSH is a branch of?

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The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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NOISH has conducted the Fire Fighter Fatality Project since?

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1998

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What was the purpose of the Fire Fighter Fatality Project?

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Preventing firefighter LODD

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NIOSH is an agency charged with?

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Conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work related disease and injury

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NIOSH can not?

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establish standards but DOES make recommendations to OSHA.

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NIOSH 1994 “Alert” Publication (Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Firefighters) recommends…

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1 - Buddy system whenever FF’s wear SCBA’s, 2 firefighters work together and remain in contact at all times.
2 - Two firefighters should form a “rescue team” outside the hazard area.

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NIOSH 1999 “Alert” Publication (Preventing Injuries and Deaths of Firefighters Due to Structural Collapse) recommends…

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1 - IC must perform initial size-up & finish assessment before beginning interior firefighting
2 - IC always maintains accountability by location and function
3 - Establish a RIC also known as RIT
4 - Ensure 4 FF’s are on scene prior to interior operations at a structure fire.

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NIOSH 1999: The primary purpose for RIC is …

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to provide a dedicated and specialized team of FF’s ready to rescue FF’s who become trapped in a burning structure.

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NIOSH 1999: RIC should be equipped with ….

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Full PPE, SCBA’s, Portable Radios and Lights, Axes, Forcible Entry Tools, Hooks, and any other equipment needed for rescue.

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NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Report Recommendations:

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1 - Ensure Radio Transmission are monitored
2 - Affirm that MAYDAY Training Programs and procedures prepare FF’s to call MAYDAY
3 - Train FF’s in air management
4 - Verify FF’s use SCBA’s in all stages of fire.
5 - Ensure there is an ISO, separate of the IC, at all fires

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Per NIOSH RIT at all fireground operations should:

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1 - Be designated & available before interior operations
2 - Report to IC and remain in a designated ready position
3 - Have all necessary tools to complete task
4 - Be prepared for rapid deployment when called for by IC
5 - Pre-Plan rescue operations by finding out fire structure information (i.e. building constructions, means of ingress and egress, etc.)

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What should happen when RIT is activated?

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A second RIT is formed.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…..

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Develops and Enforces regulations based on NIOSH research in the US.

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OSHA does not consider ______ as employees and does not cover them.

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Volunteers

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As of 2018 how many states administer requirements that are equivalent or stricter than OSHA?

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28 (Including Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)

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OSHA creates and enforces regulations to protect?

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The American Workforce

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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134

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Respiratory Protection

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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection requires employers to:

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provide respirators suitable for the purpose intended and establish and maintain a respiratory protection program.

Also, states if FF’s must enter an IDLH there must be a minimum of 2 and they must remain in contact at all times.

Also, states 2 FF’s PROPERLY EQUIPPED and TRAINED be positioned outside the IDLH, account for interior teams and remain capable of rapid rescue of the interior team,

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OSHA defines IDLH as:

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Atmosphere that poses immediate threat to life, would cause irreversible adverse health effects or would impair an individuals ability to escape.

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When firefighting requires multiple entry points you may need to…

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stage 2 FF’s outside of each entry point.

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What is the one exemption to the Respiratory Protection Standard regarding two in-two out?

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Immediate threat to life or rescue

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Two In-Two Out does not pertain to what stage of fire?

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Incipient

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OSHA indicates the Two-Out is a __________.

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minimum

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The NFPA is….

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international, non-profit membership organization dedicated to fire prevention and protection.

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NFPA codes, standards and guidelines are not….

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legal mandates for fire departments unless adopted by the jurisdiction

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NFPA documents have been used in civil cases to indicate what a ________ ________ would do in a given fire situation

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“reasonable person”

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NFPA recommendations are recognized as?

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“Good Practice”

29
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The following NFPA guidelines reference RIC and IRIC:

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NFPA 1081
NFPA 1410
NFPA 1521
NFPA 1710
NFPA 1720
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NFPA RIC (Rapid Intervention Crew) is defined as:

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2 firefighters dedicated for rapid deployment to rescue lost or trapped members

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NFPA IRIC (Initial Rapid Intervention Crew) is defined as:

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two members of the initial attack crew designated to immediately meet the Two In-Two Out criteria of OSHA.

32
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NFPA 1500

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Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program

33
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NFPA 1500 Chapter 8 adresses …

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emergency operations and risk management

34
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The majority of fire department jobs involve ________ _________.

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risk management

35
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Anytime FF’s go to the roof they risk?

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Falling off or falling through.

36
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A tool for controlling risk per NFPA 1500 is?

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Establishing cold, warm and hot zones at a structure.

37
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Firefighter Operations take place in what zone?

38
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RIT teams should be staged in what zone?

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“Warm” or on the border of “Warm” and “Cold”

39
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The Command Post should be located in what zone?

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“Cold”

40
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NFPA 1500 Section 8.2 requires

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All personnel in the “hot” or “warm” zone SHALL be equipped with portable radios

41
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Communications over the radio should be done using?

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“Clear Text”

42
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MAYDAY Examples:

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1 - Lost or missing member
2 - SCBA Malfunction or Loss of Air
3 - Member Injury or Incapacitated
4 - Member trapped or entangled 
5 - ANY life threatening situation that can not be immediately resolved
43
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Risk a lot ______ _ ______

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Save a lot

44
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Risk a Little _______ _ _______

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Save a little

45
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If rescue effort turns into recovery effort what should be reduced?

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Operations Risks

46
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Rapid Intervention Personnel should work in……

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Pairs or Larger Groups

47
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Rapid Intervention Personnel should remain in contact via:

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Line Of Sight
Voice
Physical Touching
Search Ropes
Other connecting devices
48
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NFPA 1500 requires what level of medical standby:

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BLS with transport capabilities

49
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RIT personnel at a minimum should be trained to what medical level?

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First Aid and CPR

50
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NFPA 1500 Section 8.8

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Rapid Intervention for Rescue of Members

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NFPA 1500 Section 8.8 (Rapid Intervention for Rescue of Members) indicates:

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fire department SHALL provide personnel for the rescue of members operating at emergency incidents.

52
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RIC should be implemented as soon as?

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One or more crew is assigned to/operating in the “hot” zone.

53
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For Departments that are lightly manned the second “out” member can be the

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DO, IC or other member as long as they are clearly counted as an “in” team at all times

54
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Section 8.8.2.10 of NFPA 1500 states

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If upon arrival initial attack personnel find an imminent life-threatening situation where immediate action could prevent the loss of life or serious injury the action will be permitted with less than 4 firefighter on scene.

55
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Any circumventing of two in-two out per Section 8.8.2.10 should be….

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documented in writing and reported to the department Chief following the incident.

56
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Assigning RIC to each point of entry should be considered at which types of fires?

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Commercial
Industrial
High Rise
Other Complicated Building

57
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NFPA 1710

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Standard of Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments

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NFPA 1720

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Standard of Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments

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Both NFPA 1710 and 1720 indicate

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the fire department shall have the capability to implement an IRIC.

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NFPA 1710 states

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when the incident escalates beyond and initial alarm or significant risk is present the IRIC shall be upgraded to a RIC with at least one officer and 3 firefighters assigned.

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NFPA 1410

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Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations

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NFPA 1410 Chapter 12

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Required Performance for Rapid Intervention Crews

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NFPA 1407 (Adopted in 2010)

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Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews

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NFPA Standards indicate that the ___________ _____ _________ is responsible for evaluating when a RIC is needed and what personnel and resources are needed.

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Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

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NFPA 1407 Chapter 4

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Rapid Intervention Training Policy and Procedures

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NFPA 1407 Chapter 5

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Requirements for RIC Instructors

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NFPA 1407 Chapter 6

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Prerequisites for rapid intervention students

68
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NFPA 1407 Chapter 7

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Review Rapid Intervention training program

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NFPA 1407 Chapter 8

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Required Performance for RIC’s

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