MU Study Guide: Health and Safety Flashcards
__________ are responsible for the safety of every fire fighter they work with and to ensure firefighters go home without injury.
Fire officers
Who must set the example for firefighters to follow?
Fire officers
_____% of the victims experienced cardiac symptoms during fire ground ops.
42.9
Causes of non-cardiac fatalities inside structure fires
Smoke Inhalation - 62.1%
Burn - 19.1%
Crushing or internal trauma - 16.5%
How many firefighter life safety initiatives are there?
16
Which Firefighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices?
All
What is the leading cause of death for fire fighters?
Sudden cardiac arrest
1/4 of all traumatic deaths for firefighters result from
motor vehicle collisions
What is the main cause of death while workin in burning buildings?
Asphyxiation and burns
What is Crew Integrity?
Knowing the location and function of every crew member at all times.
NFPA defines IDLH as (3)
- poses an immediate or delayed threat to life
- causes irreversible health effects
3, or, interferes with an individuals ability to escape unaided from a hazardous environment.
What is the national system for that has the goal of improving fire fighter safety. It is voluntary, confidential, non-punitive and secure reporting system.
National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting system.
What are the three goals of the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting system?
- To give firefighters the opportunity to learn from each other through real-life experience.
- to help formulate strategies to reduce the frequency of firefighter injuries and fatalities.
- To enhance the safety culture of the fire and emergency service.
Firefighter over 35 years of age are more likely to die from a ______ cause rather than ________ cause.
Medical
Traumatic
What should be a personal priority and an expression of leadership?
Fitness
Two in- Two out requires what 3 things?
- a designated officer in charge
- 2 ffs who enter the IDLH environment together and remain in visual or voice contact with each other, while wearing SCBAs.
- 2 properly equipped and trained ffs must be
a. positioned outside the IDLH
b. account for the interior team
c. remain capable of rescuing the interior team
The 2 firefighters outside, that are part of the 2 in - 2 out rule, must account for these 3 things.
a. positioned outside the IDLH
b. account for the interior team
c. remain capable of rescuing the interior team
5 benefits to an Accountability system.
- a method to ID all personnel on scene
- A method to ID personnel in the hazard area
- A process to account for personnel when an evacuation order occurs.
- A process to ensure personnel do not go unaccounted for an extended period.
- A standard method of notification and reaction to a may-day event.
What is the min. size for any interior team?
2
4 reasons why each team should have a TIC
- navigate
- locate victims
- evaluate fire conditions
- fire escape routes
The incident action plan (IAP) is developed by the IC and incorporates the following 3 things:
- Overall strategy and tactics.
- Risk management objectives
- Organizational structure for the situation.
The incident safety officer is a member of what staff?
incident command staff
Who does the incident safety officer report too?
He reports directly to the IC.
if no person is assigned to the incident safety officer position, who or whom must serve as that role?
the incident commander
Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer is NFPA
1521
NFPA 1521 is
Standard for fire department safety officer
4 things that the safety officer is required to do:
- monitor the scene
- id and report hazards to IC
- take steps to stop unsafe actions
- ensure the departments safety policies are followed.
Incident scene rehab provides (4 things):
- rest
- hydration
- nourishment
- medical evaluation.
Injury prevention must be a concern for every….
fire officer
3 methods to reinforce safety polices
- allow individuals to read each policy and lead a discussion to make sure they understand
- watch incident videos with personnel and critique only safety practices.
- review the near miss program “report of the week”
6 critical components of an infections control program:
- written policy statement with the goal of the identifying and limiting exposures.
- a written risk management plan to identify risks and control measures.
- annual training and education infection control
- access to appropriate immunizations for personnel
- a designed infection control officer
- how exposure incidents are handled.
What is the 1st step following any exposure?
immediately wash the exposed area with soap and water.
How soon should the department infection control officer be notified to arrange for exposed individual care?
within 2 hours
all exposures must be documented including (5):
- description of how the exposure occurred
- mode of transmission
- entry point
- use of PPE
- medical follow-up and treatment.
All accident investigations must be conducted in a(an) _____________ & ___________.
Unbiased
Fair manner
NFPA 1581
Standard for Fire Dept. infection control
NFPA 1500
FD occupational safety and health program
Define Incident Action Plan
objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, tactics, risk management, and member safety that are developed by the IC
What is the document that list objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, tactics, risk management, and member safety that are developed by the IC?
IAP
Who is the individual appointed by the IC to perform duties and responsibility specified in NFPA 1521?
incident safety officer
A fire officer can develop 4 simple habits to improve the safety of his or her crew:
- be physically fit
- wear seat belts
- practice safety through training and personal example.
- maintain fire company integrity at emergency scenes
A single unit IAP includes the following basic elements (3):
- specifies the incident objectives
- states the activities to be completed
- covers a specified time frame (operational period)
IDLH means:
Immediately dangerous to life and health
The exception to the 2 in 2 out rule is:
there is a chance that a victim will be rescued alive and the company officer must relay this onto other responding units.
Accident investigation phases (3):
- id and collection of physical evidence
- interviews with witnesses
- written documentation at the end of the investigation
What is a written document resulting from the gathering of general and detailed data to be used by the responding personnel for determining the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility?
pre-incident plan
Define pre-incident plan
A written document resulting from the gathering of general and detailed data to be used by the responding personnel for determining the resources and actions necessary to mitigate anticipated emergencies at a specific facility.
