DB 18-07 - Training Safety Flashcards

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Though major injury or fatalities during training evolutions are preventable, the United States Fire Administration (USFA) reports that approximately _____% of all annual line-of duty deaths were TRAINING-RELATED.

A

11%

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The leading cause of training-related deaths annually are HEART ATTACKS followed by TRAUMATIC INJURY .

What are the three leading types of training-related activities associated with fatalities?

A

-physical fitness activities
-apparatus/equipment drills
-live burn exercises

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Commanders Intent

Task, purpose, and ______ on all training evolutions should be used BEFORE any training evolution is started.

A

end state

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NIOSH recommendations

Pre-training, supervisors should:

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• Review the physiological stress that will take place during the training event as it relates to training goals and the participants involved.

• Review the physiological stress placed on the participants as it pertains to the protective equipment that will be worn (brush gear versus full turnouts).

• Ensure that all participants are adequately hydrated and have reviewed the Hydration Safety Bulletin.

• Apparatus familiarization (e.g., reserve or new apparatus into service)

• Projected high call volume days. Keep your crew ready both mentally and physically for service.

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NIOSH recommendations

During training, supervisors should:

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• Conduct the training exercise according to established operating procedures.

• Maintain personal discipline and accountability for actions during training exercises.

• Establish and follow a pre-training checklist.

• Provide pre-training safety briefings, including a facility walk-through, for all participants.

• Ensure adequate space is provided for proper placement of all necessary apparatus.

• Ensure that all established standards and procedures are followed.

• Monitor participants’ physical stress and watch for signs of overexertion.

• Ensure training participants wear the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.

• Ensure that appropriate personnel and equipment (e.g., rapid intervention team) are available for assistance, rescue, emergency treatment, and transport.

• Ensure that a staffed and fully equipped ambulance is on scene and ready to respond in case of an emergency.

• Provide adequate supervision and monitoring of activities.

• Maintain strict on-scene training discipline, adhering to program and safety protocols.

• Commander considerations should include inclement weather conditions (e.g., rain, red flag conditions)

• Monitor weather conditions and follow the work/rest rations based on the flag conditions and level of activity/training.

• Ensure that a rehab site has been established.

• Monitor participants for the potential of an exertional heat illness (EHI).

• Ensure that all participants have the following items available to them:
- Bottle water or sports drink
-Ice

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NIOSH recommendations

Post training, supervisors should:

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• Conduct after action review.

• Review effectiveness of training operations.

• Post-site inspection.

• Document training event in Target Solutions.

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To ensure training events are conducted with optimal SAFETY, it is ESSENTIAL to:

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Form and follow a pre-training CHECKLIST

Provide pre-training SAFETY BRIEFINGS

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Pre Training Plan Checklist:

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The Pre-Training Plan Checklist should be reviewed prior to MULTI-COMPANY TRAINING or COMPLEX OPERATIONS and once completed forwarded to the _______.

How long shall the checklist be retained and where?

A

-battalion office

-5 years at battalion office

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The purpose of training is to improve?

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-technique
-skills
-tactics
-self-development
-retention.

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The Pre-Training Plan Checklist should be reviewed with training drill participants prior to:

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-MULTI-company operations

-when a NEW piece of firefighting equipment is being introduced

-when a NEW evolution is being introduced

-when a drill will represent some measure of COMPLEXITY or inherent RISK

-anytime a supervisor feels it is appropriate.

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