Safety Operations Bulletin 2 - Sheet2 Flashcards
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What is the primary mission of the Safety Office?
To prevent, reduce, and eliminate the potential for injury and death of DCFEMS members.
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What is NFPA 1500?
The standard on fire department occupational safety and health programs.
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What four items are covered by NFPA 1500?
Protective clothing, Respiratory protection, Injury prevention and investigation, and Vehicle safety and collision prevention and investigation.
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The safety officers work under the direction of:
The DFC-Risk Management
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If the on-duty safety officer is not available to respond what shall the IC request?
Additional resources and appoint a safety company or appoint another on scene chief officer to serve as the ISO.
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The on duty safety officer must meet the following training requirements:
Fire Officer I and II, 40 hour Safety Officer Training Program, and a evaluation period with a regularly assigned safety officer.
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When does the safety officer have the authority to temporarily stop, alter, or suspend activities at an emergency incident?
If the activity is posing an imminent threat to the member(s) safety.
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What seven items will the safety officer evaluate for all sides of the scene?
Building construction, Pertinent building features, Operations, Personnel protection, Resources, Environmental conditions, and Hazard potential and risk
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On long duration incidents how frequently should the ISO attempt to make face to face communication with the IC.
Every 15 minutes.
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Once the ISO completes a AAR copies will be forwarded to:
The DFC-Operations and the DFC-Risk Management.
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If the on-duty safety officer does not meet the technical level training and experience requirements at a technical rescue, hazmat, or major transportation incident what is the IC required to do?
Appoint assistant ISOs or technical specialists that meet those requirements.
