Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Flashcards
Who appoints the HSO and who do they report to?
The Fire Chief appoints the HSO and the HSO reports to the Fire Chief
What is the HSO?
- ISO?
- ASO?
Health and Safety Officer
Incident Safety Officer
Assistant Safety Officer
The HSO is the manager of what?
The department’s safety and health program
What is the 5 step risk management?
- Hazard Identification
- Hazard Evaluation
- Hazard Prioritization
- Hazard Control
- Monitoring Hazards
What is the first step of the Risk Management process?
Hazard Identification
What does the ISO “owe” the IC?
- Read the building
- Read the smoke
- Read the firefighters
*in each of these you must read the risk
What type of building construction does not fit into the 5 classic types?
Hybrid Buildings
A metal plate that is used to strengthen a joist
Gusset Plates
Pockets of concrete that has crumbled usually due to heat
Spalling
What are factors that affect cell chemistry?
- Thermal stress
- Hydration
- Fuel Replacement
What does LCES stand for?
L-Lookout
C-Communication methods
E-Escape Routes
S-Safety Zones
At what length of flame length of a wildland fire can you attacking directly?
Less than 4 feet
What are the 3 R’s of Rehab?
- Rest
- Rehydration
- Refueling
