Chapter 6 & 7

Question 1

a _________ is a guide to organizational decision making

Answer 1

policy

Question 2

__________ are created when formal written guidelines or criteria are needed for the operation of the organization

Answer 2

policies

Question 3

A __________ details in writing the steps to follow in conducting organizational policy for some specific, recurring problem or situation

Answer 3

procedure

Question 4

___ provide a consistent point of reference that helps all members of the organization perform to a measurable standard

Answer 4

SOP’s

Question 5

systematic control of an organizations records to ensure quick access to information

Answer 5

records management

Question 6

organization must retain accurate records for ___ years following the end of an individuals employment

Answer 6

30

Question 7

analyzing exposure to hazards , implementing appropriate risk management techniques, and monitoring their results

Answer 7

risk management

Question 8

5 distinct components of organizational risk management plan

Answer 8

1. risk identification
2. risk evaluation
3. risk priorities
4. risk control techniques
5. risk monitoring

Question 9

5 step process of Operational risk management

Answer 9

1. situational awareness
2. hazard assessment
3. hazard control
4. decision point
5. evaluate

Question 10

during normal fire conditions, the maximum survival time for civilians is ___ minutes

Answer 10

10

Question 11

The majority of firefighter line of duty deaths occur within the first ___ minutes after arriving on scene

Answer 11

12

Question 12

CO & HCN is toxic at _____ ppm

Answer 12

135

Question 13

it takes ___ firefighters approx. ___ minutes to rescue a lost or downed firefighter

Answer 13

16, 35

Question 14

Standard on fire department occupational health and safety program

Answer 14

NFPA 1500

Question 15

standard for fire department safety officer

Answer 15

NFPA 1521

Question 16

standard on emergency services incident management system

Answer 16

NFPA 1561

Question 17

standard of fire department infection control program

Answer 17

NFPA 1581

Question 18

standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments

Answer 18

NFPA 1582

Question 19

standard on the rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations training

Answer 19

NFPA 1584

Question 20

standard on selection, care, and maintenance of open circuit SCBA

Answer 20

NFPA 1852

Question 21

Occupational Health and Safety Standard, respiratory protection

Answer 21

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134

Question 22

3 distinct sections of Risk Management

Answer 22

1. Community risk assessment
2. Organizational risk management plan
3. Operational risk management process

Question 23

Absorption rates of the skin increase _____ percent for every ____ degree

Answer 23

400, 5