MU Study Guide: Health and Safety

Question 1

__________ are responsible for the safety of every fire fighter they work with and to ensure firefighters go home without injury.

Answer 1

Fire officers

Question 2

Who must set the example for firefighters to follow?

Answer 2

Fire officers

Question 3

_____% of the victims experienced cardiac symptoms during fire ground ops.

Answer 3

42.9

Question 4

Causes of non-cardiac fatalities inside structure fires

Answer 4

Smoke Inhalation - 62.1%
Burn - 19.1%
Crushing or internal trauma - 16.5%

Question 5

How many firefighter life safety initiatives are there?

Answer 5

16

Question 6

Which Firefighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices?

Answer 6

All

Question 7

What is the leading cause of death for fire fighters?

Answer 7

Sudden cardiac arrest

Question 8

1/4 of all traumatic deaths for firefighters result from

Answer 8

motor vehicle collisions

Question 9

What is the main cause of death while workin in burning buildings?

Answer 9

Asphyxiation and burns

Question 10

What is Crew Integrity?

Answer 10

Knowing the location and function of every crew member at all times.

Question 11

NFPA defines IDLH as (3)

Answer 11

1. poses an immediate or delayed threat to life
2. causes irreversible health effects
   3, or, interferes with an individuals ability to escape unaided from a hazardous environment.

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting system.

Question 13

What are the three goals of the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting system?

Answer 13

1. To give firefighters the opportunity to learn from each other through real-life experience.
2. to help formulate strategies to reduce the frequency of firefighter injuries and fatalities.
3. To enhance the safety culture of the fire and emergency service.

Question 14

Firefighter over 35 years of age are more likely to die from a ______ cause rather than ________ cause.

Answer 14

Medical

Traumatic

Question 15

What should be a personal priority and an expression of leadership?

Answer 15

Fitness

Question 16

Two in- Two out requires what 3 things?

Answer 16

1. a designated officer in charge
2. 2 ffs who enter the IDLH environment together and remain in visual or voice contact with each other, while wearing SCBAs.
3. 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

Question 17

The 2 firefighters outside, that are part of the 2 in - 2 out rule, must account for these 3 things.

Answer 17

a. positioned outside the IDLH
b. account for the interior team
c. remain capable of rescuing the interior team

Question 18

5 benefits to an Accountability system.

Answer 18

1. a method to ID all personnel on scene
2. A method to ID personnel in the hazard area
3. A process to account for personnel when an evacuation order occurs.
4. A process to ensure personnel do not go unaccounted for an extended period.
5. A standard method of notification and reaction to a may-day event.

Question 19

What is the min. size for any interior team?

Answer 19

2

Question 20

4 reasons why each team should have a TIC

Answer 20

1. navigate
2. locate victims
3. evaluate fire conditions
4. fire escape routes

Question 21

The incident action plan (IAP) is developed by the IC and incorporates the following 3 things:

Answer 21

1. Overall strategy and tactics.
2. Risk management objectives
3. Organizational structure for the situation.

Question 22

The incident safety officer is a member of what staff?

Answer 22

incident command staff

Question 23

Who does the incident safety officer report too?

Answer 23

He reports directly to the IC.

Question 24

if no person is assigned to the incident safety officer position, who or whom must serve as that role?

Answer 24

the incident commander

Question 25

Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer is NFPA

Answer 25

1521

Question 26

NFPA 1521 is

Answer 26

Standard for fire department safety officer

Question 27

4 things that the safety officer is required to do:

Answer 27

1. monitor the scene
2. id and report hazards to IC
3. take steps to stop unsafe actions
4. ensure the departments safety policies are followed.

Question 28

Incident scene rehab provides (4 things):

Answer 28

1. rest
2. hydration
3. nourishment
4. medical evaluation.

Question 29

Injury prevention must be a concern for every….

Answer 29

fire officer

Question 30

3 methods to reinforce safety polices

Answer 30

1. allow individuals to read each policy and lead a discussion to make sure they understand
2. watch incident videos with personnel and critique only safety practices.
3. review the near miss program “report of the week”

Question 31

6 critical components of an infections control program:

Answer 31

1. written policy statement with the goal of the identifying and limiting exposures.
2. a written risk management plan to identify risks and control measures.
3. annual training and education infection control
4. access to appropriate immunizations for personnel
5. a designed infection control officer
6. how exposure incidents are handled.

Question 32

What is the 1st step following any exposure?

Answer 32

immediately wash the exposed area with soap and water.

Question 33

How soon should the department infection control officer be notified to arrange for exposed individual care?

Answer 33

within 2 hours

Question 34

all exposures must be documented including (5):

Answer 34

1. description of how the exposure occurred
2. mode of transmission
3. entry point
4. use of PPE
5. medical follow-up and treatment.

Question 35

All accident investigations must be conducted in a(an) _____________ & ___________.

Answer 35

Unbiased

Fair manner

Question 36

NFPA 1581

Answer 36

Standard for Fire Dept. infection control

Question 37

NFPA 1500

Answer 37

FD occupational safety and health program

Question 38

Define Incident Action Plan

Answer 38

objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, tactics, risk management, and member safety that are developed by the IC

Question 39

What is the document that list objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy, tactics, risk management, and member safety that are developed by the IC?

Answer 39

IAP

Question 40

Who is the individual appointed by the IC to perform duties and responsibility specified in NFPA 1521?

Answer 40

incident safety officer

Question 41

A fire officer can develop 4 simple habits to improve the safety of his or her crew:

Answer 41

1. be physically fit
2. wear seat belts
3. practice safety through training and personal example.
4. maintain fire company integrity at emergency scenes

Question 42

A single unit IAP includes the following basic elements (3):

Answer 42

1. specifies the incident objectives
2. states the activities to be completed
3. covers a specified time frame (operational period)

Question 43

IDLH means:

Answer 43

Immediately dangerous to life and health

Question 44

The exception to the 2 in 2 out rule is:

Answer 44

there is a chance that a victim will be rescued alive and the company officer must relay this onto other responding units.

Question 45

Accident investigation phases (3):

Answer 45

1. id and collection of physical evidence
2. interviews with witnesses
3. written documentation at the end of the investigation

Question 46

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?

Answer 46

pre-incident plan

Question 47

Define pre-incident plan

Answer 47

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.