Chapter 3 - Guiding Laws, Regulations & Standards

Question 1

Three influencing factors that changed the fire service to a seemingly regulated profession:
1.
2.
3.

Answer 1

1. An alarming rate of fires and other tragic events have claimed the lives of firefighters
2. FD responsibilities have expanded to EMS and hazmat response
3. There has been a societal shift to hold public services accountable

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Question 2

Agency role

Development of national minimum consensus standards, codes, and guides. Also collects data and reports trends on a wide range of fire-related topics.

Answer 2

NFPA

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Question 3

Agency role:

Develop and enforce the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) dealing with occupational / workplace safety and health.

Answer 3

OSHA

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Question 4

Agency role:

Research, investigate, and recommend safe procedures, processes and habits.

Answer 4

NIOSH

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Question 5

This agency is the safety and health research and educational arm of the federal government and is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the department of Health and Human Services?

Answer 5

NIOSH

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Question 6

Agency role:

Develop and implement a national response plan.

Answer 6

DHS

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Question 7

Agency role:

Issue and enforce regulations and provide training for issues regarding hazardous materials and processes.

Answer 7

EPA

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Question 8

Founded in 1901, this agency is a non regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce?

Answer 8

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Question 9

An enforceable rule of conduct that helps protect society.

Answer 9

Law

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Question 10

A rule of conduct in civil and criminal matters.

Answer 10

Statutory law

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Question 11

A precedent established over time through the judicial process.

Answer 11

Case law

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Question 12

A rule, issued by an executive government authority, that outlines details and procedures that have the force of law.

Answer 12

Regulation

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Question 13

A work of law established or adopted by a rule making authority. It serves to regulate an approach, system, or topic for which it is written.

Answer 13

Cod

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Question 14

A rule, procedure, or professional measurement established by an authority. To have the effect of law, it must be adopted by an authority with the legal responsibility to enact the standard as law (that is, promulgate it).

Answer 14

Standard

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Question 15

A publication that offers procedures, directions, or standards of care as a reasonable means to address a condition or situation.

Answer 15

Guide

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Question 16

NFPA _____: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program

Answer 16

NFPA 1500

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Question 17

NFPA _____: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications

Answer 17

NFPA 1521

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Question 18

NFPA _____: Standard on Emergency Service Incident Management System and Command Safety

Answer 18

NFPA 1561

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Question 19

CFR stands for?

Answer 19

Code of Federal Regulations

Question 20

This series known as _________ includes numerous subtitles that are specific to public sector members who engage in rescues and exposure to environments that are IDLH?

Answer 20

OSHA Title 29 CFR

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Question 21

What are JPRs?

Answer 21

Job performance requirements

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