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IFSTA(5th)-Chapter 2 Flashcards

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Consensus standards

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rules, principles, or measures that are established through members agreement. they are not law unless adopted by state or local governing bodies.

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

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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.

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Risk Management Plan

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written plan that IDs and analyzes hazards and includes selection, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of appropriate risk mgmt decisions to mitigate the incident.

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HSO

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health and safety officer

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NFPA 1521

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Std. for FD Safety Officer PQs

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PASS

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personal alert safety system. electronic lack of motion sensor that sounds a loud alarm. can be activated manually also.

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SCBA

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self-contained breathing apparatus

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IDLH

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immediately dangerous to life and health. refers to atmospheric conditions and presence or lack of breathable air.

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90 dB

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decibel level that when exceeded, hearing protection is required

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SAR

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supplied air respirator. breathable air source not carried by the user. this cannot be used for FF ops

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NFPA 1561

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Std on Emergency Services Incident Management Systems

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PIA

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post-incident analysis. overview and critique of the incident by members of all participating companies/agencies

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IC accountability

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IC is responsible for the accountability worksheet and must maintain it throughout the incident

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NFPA 101

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Life Safety Code

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NFPA 1250

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Recommended practice in Emergency Service Organization Risk Management

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NFPA 1401

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Recommended practice for Fire Service Training Reports and Records

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NFPA 1403

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Std on Live Fire Training Evolutions

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NFPA 1404

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Std on Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training

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NFPA 1410

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Std on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations

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NFPA 1451

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Std for Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training

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NFPA 1581

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Std on a FD Infection Control Program

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NFPA 1582

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Std on a FD Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program

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NFPA 1583

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Std on FD Health-Related Fitness Programs

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NFPA 1584

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Recommended Practice on Rehab of Members Operating on Incident Scenes and Training Exercises

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NFPA 1851

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Std on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting

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NFPA 1951

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Std on protective ensembles for technical rescue incidents

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NFPA 1971

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Std on protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting

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NFPA 1975

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Std on station/work uniforms for fire/emergency services

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NFPA 1981

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Std on Open-Circuit SCBA for Emergency Services

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NFPA 1982

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Std on PASSs

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NFPA 1983

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Std on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services

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NFPA 1999

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Std on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations

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OSHA

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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

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Industrial Fire Brigade

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team of employees organized within a private company/industrial facility to fight fires and emergencies on their property

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CFR

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Code of Federal Regulations

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Title 29 of the CFR

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contains the federal OSHA regulations

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29 CFR 1910.120

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Hazardous waste ops and emergency response

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29 CFR 1910.133

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Eye and face protection

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29 CFR 1910.134

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respiratory protection

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29 CFR 1910.135

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Head protection

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29 CFR 1910.136

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Foot protection

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29 CFR 1910.237

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Electrical protective equipment

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29 CFR 1910.138

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Hand protection

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29 CFR 1910.146

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Permit-required confined spaces

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29 CFR 1910.156

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fire brigades

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29 CFR 1910.1030

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Blood borne pathogens

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29 CFR 1910.1200

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Hazard communication(MSDSs)

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29 CFR 1926, Subpart P

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excavations/trench ops

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Should I take any safety risks to FF when there is no possibility to save life or property?

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No

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Highest fireground priority

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Your and your fellow FFs life and safety

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Safety Program

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sets standards, policies, procedures, and precautions to safely purchase, operate and maintain FD equipment and educates employees on how to protect themselves

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blood borne pathogens

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pathogenic microorganisms that are in human blood and can cause disease. examples are Hepatitus B and HIV

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EAP

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employee assistance program. confidential program to help employees with work or personal problems

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CISM

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critical incident stress management

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Debriefing(CISM)

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meeting/counseling given within 72hr by a CISM team member to anyone/company that might be affected by an incident.

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Defusing(CISM)

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component of CISM where a meeting occurs before the end of your work shift to discuss the incident and to alleviate stress

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12 rules for tool safety

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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

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Power Saw Safety Rules

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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
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Live fire/Burn exercises

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involve the use of unconfined open fire/flame in a structure or using other combustibles in a controlled environment

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Burn building

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training structure designed to contain fires for training purposes

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Live Fire Training 5:1 Ratio

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max # of students per instructor

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offensive mode

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inside the hazard zone

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defensive mode

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outside the hazard zone

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PAR

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personnel accountability report

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“All clear”

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primary search is complete and all savable occupants are out of the hazard zone

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“Under control”

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fire is under control without forward progress and is no imminent danger to FF

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“Loss stopped”

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property conservation is complete

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RIC

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rapid intervention crew. Two or more fully equipped FF ready to rescue downed FF. this is their only function.

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Passport system

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same as a tag system or HFD’s pass tag system of accountability

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PSS

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personal safety system. issued by FDNY to each of its FF. consists of a bag of rope/hook/descender/and a carabiner

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two-in/two-out

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defined in 29 CFR 1910.134. it is required in any IDLH atmosphere

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2 interior FF operations

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search and fire attack

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