IFSTA(5th)-Chapter 2 Flashcards
Consensus standards
rules, principles, or measures that are established through members agreement. they are not law unless adopted by state or local governing bodies.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
founded in 1992 by congress to lead a nationwide effort to honor fallen FFs. it has 16 FF life safety initiatives designed to prevent line-of-duty deaths.
Risk Management Plan
written plan that IDs and analyzes hazards and includes selection, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of appropriate risk mgmt decisions to mitigate the incident.
HSO
health and safety officer
NFPA 1521
Std. for FD Safety Officer PQs
PASS
personal alert safety system. electronic lack of motion sensor that sounds a loud alarm. can be activated manually also.
SCBA
self-contained breathing apparatus
IDLH
immediately dangerous to life and health. refers to atmospheric conditions and presence or lack of breathable air.
90 dB
decibel level that when exceeded, hearing protection is required
SAR
supplied air respirator. breathable air source not carried by the user. this cannot be used for FF ops
NFPA 1561
Std on Emergency Services Incident Management Systems
PIA
post-incident analysis. overview and critique of the incident by members of all participating companies/agencies
IC accountability
IC is responsible for the accountability worksheet and must maintain it throughout the incident
NFPA 101
Life Safety Code
NFPA 1250
Recommended practice in Emergency Service Organization Risk Management
NFPA 1401
Recommended practice for Fire Service Training Reports and Records
NFPA 1403
Std on Live Fire Training Evolutions
NFPA 1404
Std on Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training
NFPA 1410
Std on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations
NFPA 1451
Std for Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training
NFPA 1581
Std on a FD Infection Control Program
NFPA 1582
Std on a FD Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program
NFPA 1583
Std on FD Health-Related Fitness Programs
NFPA 1584
Recommended Practice on Rehab of Members Operating on Incident Scenes and Training Exercises
NFPA 1851
Std on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting
NFPA 1951
Std on protective ensembles for technical rescue incidents
NFPA 1971
Std on protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting
NFPA 1975
Std on station/work uniforms for fire/emergency services
NFPA 1981
Std on Open-Circuit SCBA for Emergency Services
NFPA 1982
Std on PASSs
NFPA 1983
Std on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
NFPA 1999
Std on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Formed in 1970 after the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act became federal law. Operates under the Dept of Labor
Industrial Fire Brigade
team of employees organized within a private company/industrial facility to fight fires and emergencies on their property
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
Title 29 of the CFR
contains the federal OSHA regulations
29 CFR 1910.120
Hazardous waste ops and emergency response
29 CFR 1910.133
Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134
respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.135
Head protection
29 CFR 1910.136
Foot protection
29 CFR 1910.237
Electrical protective equipment
29 CFR 1910.138
Hand protection
29 CFR 1910.146
Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.156
fire brigades
29 CFR 1910.1030
Blood borne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1200
Hazard communication(MSDSs)
29 CFR 1926, Subpart P
excavations/trench ops
Should I take any safety risks to FF when there is no possibility to save life or property?
No
Highest fireground priority
Your and your fellow FFs life and safety
Safety Program
sets standards, policies, procedures, and precautions to safely purchase, operate and maintain FD equipment and educates employees on how to protect themselves
blood borne pathogens
pathogenic microorganisms that are in human blood and can cause disease. examples are Hepatitus B and HIV
EAP
employee assistance program. confidential program to help employees with work or personal problems
CISM
critical incident stress management
Debriefing(CISM)
meeting/counseling given within 72hr by a CISM team member to anyone/company that might be affected by an incident.
Defusing(CISM)
component of CISM where a meeting occurs before the end of your work shift to discuss the incident and to alleviate stress
12 rules for tool safety
wear appropriate PPE
remove loose clothing
remove jewelry
select appropriate tool for the job
know manufacturers instructions
inspect tools before use
do not use badly worn or broken tools
return to storage after use
inspect, clean, and put into a ready-state before returning tool
use intrinsically safe tools in potentially flammable atmospheres
do not remove safety shields or modify tools if they might compromise safety devices
secure manufacturer approval for modifications
Power Saw Safety Rules
match saw to material don't force saw beyond design limitations wear PPEs remove loose clothing If sparks, have hose lines ready don't use in flammable atmospheres keep bystanders away follow manufacturers procedures keep blades/cutting chains sharpened use extreme caution when saw is above eye level cool before refueling
Live fire/Burn exercises
involve the use of unconfined open fire/flame in a structure or using other combustibles in a controlled environment
Burn building
training structure designed to contain fires for training purposes
Live Fire Training 5:1 Ratio
max # of students per instructor
offensive mode
inside the hazard zone
defensive mode
outside the hazard zone
PAR
personnel accountability report
“All clear”
primary search is complete and all savable occupants are out of the hazard zone
“Under control”
fire is under control without forward progress and is no imminent danger to FF
“Loss stopped”
property conservation is complete
RIC
rapid intervention crew. Two or more fully equipped FF ready to rescue downed FF. this is their only function.
Passport system
same as a tag system or HFD’s pass tag system of accountability
PSS
personal safety system. issued by FDNY to each of its FF. consists of a bag of rope/hook/descender/and a carabiner
two-in/two-out
defined in 29 CFR 1910.134. it is required in any IDLH atmosphere
2 interior FF operations
search and fire attack
