Fire Officer 6

Question 1

The fire officer is responsible for ensuring that every fire fighter completed every incident without serious injury, death, or disability. This is expressed as a fire officers special obligation to ensure that (***( at the end of the workday.

Answer 1

“everyone goes home”

Question 2

THe fire officer develops the (***) that addresses and minimizes the chances of harm by identifying and controlling factors that lead to fire fighter injury or death.

Answer 2

incident action plan

Question 3

Understanding the causes of firefighter deaths and injuries is the first step in developing an (****)

Answer 3

incident action plan

Question 4

the number of firefighters dying on duty has declined (), from an average of 151 deaths annually in the 1970s to an average of 99 deaths per year in the 2000s. The two primary drivers of this decline are the reduction of the huber of firefighters dying of () and the decline in the number of (**)

Answer 4

30 %

sudden cardiac death
structure fires

Question 5

Th US Fire Administration and the Fallen Firefighters Foundation has adopted a goal of (*****) reduction in fatalities within a decade.

Answer 5

50 %

Question 6

The reate of fire fighter fatalities per 100000 fire events rose by (**) on the 1990s. The primary cause of death was () while still in the burning building. THe ROOT CAUSE ws running out of (****). sometimes because the firefighter was trapped in debris.

Answer 6

25%
asphyxiation
SCBA AIR

Question 7

An (**) provides concise, coherent means of capturing and communicating the overall incident prorates, objectives, and strategies in the contexts of both operational and supportive activities.

Answer 7

IAP

Question 8

Every incident must have an (***)

Answer 8

ACTION PLAN

Question 9

If an incident involves hazardous material or is likely to extend beyond on (**), become more complex, or involve multiple jurisdictions and agencies a written (***) will be required.

Answer 9

OPERATIONAL PERIOD

IAP

Question 10

Th basic elements of a single unit IAP are as follows:

Answer 10

Specifies the incident objectives
States activities to be completed
Covers a specified time frame, known as an operational period

Question 11

In this decade the most common cause of death(firefighter) are being overwhelmed by a () or becoming (*****) due to structural collapse.

Answer 11

flashover

collapse

Question 12

When the NFPA released its 2007 annual report on fire fighter fatalities, it noted that of the 89 fire fighters who died in 2006 38 died on (*******)

Answer 12

the foreground, the land, or building where a fire occurs

Question 13

More firefighter are being killed while (**) or preforming duties other than fire fighting.

Answer 13

responding to emergency incidents

Question 14

NFPA estimated that 801000 fire figthers were injured in the line of duty in 2007. narly (**) occurred during fire groud operations.

Answer 14

half

Question 15

THe most frequent injury was (**), followed by (). (*****) each counted for about 6% of the injuries.

Answer 15

Strain or sprain (45.1%)
bleeding or bruises (18.2%)
Burns and smoke inhaliation

Question 16

(****) are the leading cause of fire fighter line of duty deaths, accounting for 44% of the deaths from 1995 to 2004.

Answer 16

Heart attacks

Question 17

(**) have a huh rate of heart attacks accounting for () of their on duty deaths.

Answer 17

25%

Question 18

Among workers in all occupational categories, only (****) of on duty deaths are caused by heart attack.

Answer 18

15%

Question 19

(**) and (*) are the most significant factors in preventing Heart Attacks.

Answer 19

Regular medical examinations

physical fitness programs

Question 20

(****) are the second leading cause of fire fighter fatalities.

Answer 20

traumatic injuries

Question 21

Trauma deaths resulting from (****) collisions represented 225 OF ANNUAL LINE OF DUTY DEATHS.

Answer 21

motor vehicle collisions

Question 22

The most coomn motor vehicle collision scenario involves a firefighter responding to an emergency incident in a (****). The second most common fatal collision is a (*).

Answer 22

personal vehicle

tanker or water tender rollover

Question 23

(*****) have a higher and more disproportionate fatality rate than any other type of fire apparatus.

Answer 23

tankers

Question 24

THe third most frequent category of fire fighter fatalities includes (***)

Answer 24

asphyxiation and burns

Question 25

(***) is a program developed by the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation to prevent line of duty deaths and injuries.

Answer 25

Everyone goes Home

Question 26

In AUgust 2005, the IAFC launched a web based system to report near misses. the goal of (**) is to track incidents that avoided serious injury or death, to identify trends, and to share the information with other firefighters in a confidential and noon punitive way. The program is based on the Aviation Safety Reporting System,

Answer 26

www.firefighternearmiss.com

Question 27

(***)

THis level includes two categories; errors and violations.

Answer 27

Hfacs Level 1: unsafe Acts

Question 28

(***) are considered unintentional and can be based on decisions, skills, or perceptions.

Answer 28

ERRORS

Question 29

(**) include flows in communicating information to decision makers.

Answer 29

Decision based errors

Question 30

(**) in clyde attention failure (lack of situational awareness), memory failure (forgotten or missed step in a procedure), or technique failure (lack of training).

Answer 30

Skill based error

Question 31

(**) include visual illusions.

Answer 31

Perception based errors

Question 32

Violations are considered intentional and are classified as either (***)

Answer 32

routine or exceptional

Question 33

(**) include failure to use safety equipment, failure to follow recommended tactile best practice(sounding the floor before entering), or failure to follow recommended cerebral best practices (conducting a risk/benefit analysis).

Answer 33

Routine violations

Question 34

((**) include not being qualified to preform an act.

Answer 34

Exceptional violations

Question 35

(**):

THis level analysis substandard conditions and practices of the individuals involved.

Answer 35

HFACS LEVEL 2: Preconditions to unsafe Acts

Question 36

(8888*) include fators contributing to adverse mental states, psychological states, and physical limitations.

Answer 36

Substandard conditions

Question 37

(**) include failure to use elements of crew resource management and personal readiness.

Answer 37

Substandard Practices

Question 38

(**)
Unsafer supervision is broken down into four categories: (((((((((**)
THis level is intended to examine the role of supervision in a near mis event.

Answer 38

HFACS Level 3: Unsafe supervision

inadequate supervision, allowing inappropriate operations, failure to correct known problems, and supervisory violations

Question 39

(**) This level examines resource management (staffing, training, budget, resources, and equipment/facility resources) and organizational climate (chain of command , delegation of authority, risk management programs, and safety programs).

Answer 39

HFACS Level 4: Organization Influences

Question 40

The (**) of the fire department is often as significant to the near miss as the individuals action.

Answer 40

operating culture

Question 41

() are the leading cause of death for fire fighters. Although, most line of duty for firefighters under the age of 35 are from traumatic injuries, fire fighters above 35 are more likely to die from a ()

Answer 41

heat attack

medical cause

Question 42

(**) provide a structure and resources for a fire officer to develop a health related fitness program.

Answer 42

Nfpa 1583

Question 43

The IAFC partnered with the IAFF to develop the (****). Theis initiative produced the CPAT, as well as a peer fitness training certificate program with the American council on Exercise.

Answer 43

Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness Fitness Initiative.

Question 44

(*****) account for the largest percent of traumatic firefighter deaths

Answer 44

collisions

Question 45

The NFPA data from 1977 to 2007 show that (*****) of the 406 fatalities from collisions were volunteer fire fighters. Almost 40% of the fire fighters died in there personal vehicles.

Answer 45

three quarters

Question 46

The driver of an (**) is legally authorized to ignore certain restrictions that apply to other vehicles, but only when operating the emergency vehicle in a manner that provides for the safety of everyone using the road way.

Answer 46

emergency vehicle

Question 47

Driver minimum qualifications are established in (**) and (*)

Answer 47

NFPA 1451

nfpa 1002

Question 48

Requiring firefighters to wear seat belts is a simple requirement that could prevent (*****) fatalities every year.

Answer 48

10 to 15

Question 49

(***) are the prime factors in the direct cause of death while operating in burning buildings.

Answer 49

ASPHYXIATION OR BURNS

Question 50

Fire officers must understand all local policies and procedures to guide their actions. the established (****) and safety practices should always be followed in situations that meet their criteria.

Answer 50

SOPs

Question 51

Thew NFFF summarizes the issue of vehicle safety with the following items that support the driver response plan:

Answer 51

Its not a race.

Safe is more important than fast

Stop at red lights and stop signs. No excuses
If they do not get out of your way, do not run them over! THink and react carefully.

Question 52

THe fire officer must know the location of every fire fighter at all times. THe US fire administration retrospective study shows that (*****) of fatal fire suppression incidents involved the death of a single firefighter.

Answer 52

82%

Question 53

NIOSH investigates fire fighter line of duty deaths as part of it (****) program

Answer 53

Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program

Question 54

The (***) establishes federal workplace safety regulations in the USA.

Answer 54

OSHA

Question 55

(*****) applies too use of SCBA by the fire service

Answer 55

29 CFR 1910.134

Question 56

NFPA defines IDLH as any condition that would 1.(**) 2() or 3(***) the enterior or a fire building, where firefighters are using SCBA, is considered to be an IDLH atmosphere.

Answer 56

pose immediate or delayed threat to life.

cause irreversible adverse health effects.

interfere with an individuals ability to escape unaided from a hazardous environment

Question 57

The OSHA regulation establishes specific requirements for firefighters operating in an IDLH environment. THis is known as the (**) and includes

Answer 57

two in two out

Question 58

The two in two out rule is directly related to the concept of a (***).

Answer 58

rapid intervention crew (RIC)

Question 59

(**) difines RIC as a minimum of two fully equipped personnel, standing by on site, in a ready state for immediate of injuries or trapped firefighting personnel.

Answer 59

NFPA 1561

Question 60

In order to ensure that hthe RIC can recognize in a timely manner that a firefighter is missing, a (****) is need to track the identity, assignment, and location of all fire fighters operating at the incident scene.

Answer 60

Personnel Accountability System

Question 61

A personnel acoutablity system is required by (***)

Answer 61

NFPA 1500

Question 62

Some fire department require a personnel accountability report PAR every (***) during fire attack or other high rise operations.

Answer 62

20 minutes

Question 63

(***) provide a safe and reliable air supply that allows fire fighter to operate in an IDLH atmosphere for a finite length of time.

Answer 63

SCBA

Question 64

(**) which provide an indication when the air supply reaches a set point, are effective only if the fire fighter is able to exit to a safe atmosphere in the time provided.

Answer 64

Low pressure warning device

Question 65

Many fired departments monitor the air levels of fire fighters on (**) If a fire fighter fails to exit within the expected time period, an acoutibility roll call is taken.

Answer 65

entry and exit

Question 66

THe minimum size of an interior work team is (****) fire fighters.

Answer 66

two

Question 67

The (***) allows crews to navigate, locate victims, evaluate fire conditions, locate hazards, and find escape routes in smoke filled buildings or total darkness.

Answer 67

thermal imaging device

Question 68

THe fire officer matins (****) by staying orientated, making observations, providing and receiving regular updates whithin the incident command system, listening t fire ground radio communications, and continually assessing the risk benefit model.

Answer 68

situational awareness

Question 69

A (*******) is based on a hazard and situation assessment that weights the risk involved in a particular course of action against the benefits to be gained from taking those risks.

Answer 69

risk/benefit analysis

Question 70

Fire fighter some tomes use the axiom “risk a little to save a little, (**)

Answer 70

RIsk a lot to save a lot .

Question 71

Risk benefit analysis must always be approached in a (**)

Answer 71

structured measured way

Question 72

Th onle situation that truly justifies exposing firefighters to a high level of risk is one where there is a (**)

Answer 72

realistic chance that a life can be saved

Question 73

The fire officer starts the risk/ benefit analysis by preparing a (***), which is a written document that provides information that can e used by responding personnel to determine the appropriate actions in the event of an emergency at a specific facility.

Answer 73

pre incident plan

Question 74

An (*****) is a designated individual at the emergency scene who performs a set of duties and responsibilities that are specified in NFPA 1521 .

Answer 74

incident safety officer.

Question 75

The incident safety officer functions as a member of the incident command staff, reporting directly to the (**)

Answer 75

incident commander

Question 76

The (***) is personally responsible for performing the functions of the incident safety officer if the assignment has not been assigned or delegated to another individual.

Answer 76

incident commander.

Question 77

NFPA 1521 also specifies that the fire department must have a (***) to define the criteria for response or appointment of an incident safety officer.

Answer 77

SOP

Question 78

THe (**) is the standard organizational strutter that is used to manage assigned resources in order to accomplish stated objectives for an incident.

Answer 78

Incident command system ICS

Question 79

Every incident requires someone, known as the (****), to be in charge at all times to coordinate resources, strategies, and tactics.

Answer 79

incident commander

Question 80

The (****) is required to mintier the scene and report hazards to the incident commander , and if necessary take immediate steps to stop unsafe actions and ensure that the departments safety polices are followed.

Answer 80

incident safety officer

Question 81

(****) the potential of harm to people property or the environment.

Answer 81

hazards

Question 82

In most situations the exchange of information between the incident commander and the incident safer officer is conducted (**)

Answer 82

verbally and quickly at the command post.

Question 83

In order for the safer officer to adequately preform theses duties and responsibilities at a large complex event, the incident commander must define an (***)

Answer 83

incident action plan

Question 84

The incident safety officer an (**) which outlines the actions that are required to provide for safety at the scene, based upon the incident commanders incident action plan and the type of incident encountered.

Answer 84

incident safety plan

Question 85

If the situation creates a imminent hazard to personnel, the (**) has the authority to immediately suspend or alter activities.

Answer 85

incident safety officer.

Question 86

(***) outlines the criteria for an incident safety officer.

Answer 86

NFPA 1521

Question 87

(*****) are emergency incidents to which the fire department responds that require specific and advanced training and specialized tools and equipment, such as water rescue, extrication, confined space entry, hazardous materials situations, high angle rescue, and aircraft rescue and fire fighting.

Answer 87

Special operations

Question 88

Assistant safety officers can be assigned to subdivide responsibilities for different areas and functions at incidents such as high rise fires…… In these cases, the incident safety officer should inform the incident commander of the need to establish a (****) as a component of the incident management organization.

Answer 88

safety unit

Question 89

((***) is the process of providing rest, rehydration, nourishment, and medical evaluation to members who are involved in strenuous or extended duration incident scene operations.

Answer 89

rehabilitation

Question 90

(**) is the tactical level management iunit that provides for medical evaluation, treatment, monitoring, fluid and food replenishment, mental rest, and relief from climatic conditions of the incident.

Answer 90

Incident scene rehabilitation

Question 91

THe incident safety officer is the (***) of defense, after the individual and the fire officer, for ensuring that firefighters obtain appropriate rehabilitation.

Answer 91

third line

Question 92

The reality is that for every death in the line of duty, nearly (***) fire fighter injuries occur.

Answer 92

1000

Question 93

In the absence of (***), activities that are not regulated by an official departmental policy are likely to be ignored.

Answer 93

good leadership

Question 94

(***) are the leading type of fire fighter injury

Answer 94

sprains and strains

Question 95

The basic protective enable for structural firefighting includes a (**)

Answer 95

turnout coat and pants, boots, gloves, hood helmet , scba, and a pass

Question 96

(****) must be used until carbon monoxide and particulate matter levels have been reduced.

Answer 96

SCBA

Question 97

Coats, pants, gloves, googles, and helmets are needed during (***) to prevent wounds

Answer 97

overhaul

Question 98

A (*****) is need to maintain contact, to receive instructions, or to request assistance t least ONE member of each team should have a radio.

Answer 98

radio

Question 99

A (****) is needed to help prevent becoming lost or disoriented and as a signal for help

Answer 99

flashlight

Question 100

A (***) should be carried to provide a method of escape in an emergency

Answer 100

forcible entry tool

Question 101

NFPA (*****) provides a set of performance requirements for station clothing.

Answer 101

1975

Question 102

Duty uniforms should be washed at the (**) or sent out to a commercial laundry to prevent cross contamination of the family laundry.

Answer 102

fire station

Question 103

Gear inspection should include an exterior evaluation when the clothing is being (****) and a close examination of the conditions of all layers.

Answer 103

worn

Question 104

Every fire department should have an infection control program that meets (***). This standard identifies six components of a program:

Answer 104

NFPA 1581

1 A written policy
2. A written risk management plan
3. annual training and education
4a designated infection control officer
5.  access to immunizations
6. how exposure incident are to be handled

Question 105

Disposable items, gloves and equipment that has been contaminated should be disposed of in a (***)

Answer 105

specially marked bag that is designated for that use.

Question 106

Equipment that is designated to be decontaminated and reused should be cleaned only in an approved (**) typically in a designated area of the fire station.

Answer 106

decontamination sink

Question 107

Always follow written procedures and medical guidelines for decontamination for medical equipment. A (**) is typically used for this purpose.

Answer 107

1% bleach and water solution

Question 108

THe most important step in decontamination is to immediately an thoroughly wash the exposed area with (***).

Answer 108

soap and running water

Question 109

THe fire department exposure officer should be notified typically within (**) of the exposure incident.

Answer 109

2 hours

Question 110

The designated infection control officer arranges for the member who has experienced an exposure to receive medical guidance and treatment as soon as practical, but at least within (****)

Answer 110

24 hours

Question 111

It is important to document all exposures as soon as possible using a standardized repot in for. At a minimum the record should include the following:
(X5)

Answer 111

description of how the exposure c\occured
mode of transmission
entry point
use of PPE
medical follow up and treatment

Question 112

It is up to the (****) to determine fitness for duty stays after reviewing documentation of a members exposure.

Answer 112

fire department physician

Question 113

The fire department (***) is charged with ensuring that all injuries illnesses, exposures, fatalities, or other potentially hazardous conditions and all accidents involving fire department vehicles….. are thoroughly investigated.

Answer 113

health and safety officer

Question 114

An (**) is an unexpected that interrupts or interfere with the orderly progress of fire department operations.

Answer 114

accident

Question 115

An (**) should determine the cause and circumstances of the event in order to identify any corrective actions that are needed to prevent another injury accident, or incident from occurring.

Answer 115

accident investigation

Question 116

The result of an accident investigation should always include recommended (****) that are presented to the fire chief or the chiefs designated representative.

Answer 116

corrective actions

Question 117

The (***) is usually responsible for conducting the initial investigation and for fully investigating many minor accidents.

Answer 117

fire officer

Question 118

Accikdents that involve serious injuries, fatalities, or major property damage are usually investigated by the (**) or by other qualified individuals

Answer 118

health and safety officer

Question 119

In each case to is the fire officers responsibility to protect the physical and human resources of the department. to accomplish this, the fire officer must understand the basic principles of investigation;
An investigation normally consist of three phases

Answer 119

1. Th identification and collection of physical evidence
2. the interviewing of wittiness
3. the written documentation phase

Question 120

Examination of physical evidence include documenting the (******) that existed at the time of the incident.

Answer 120

time, day, date, and conditions

Question 121

The last step in the accident investigation is the **

Answer 121

documentation of the findngs as well as the conclusions and recommendations

Question 122

(****) is the identification an analysis of exposure hazard, selection of appropriate risk management techniques to handle exposures, implementation of chosen techniques, and monitoring results, with respect to health and safety of members.

Answer 122

Risk management

Question 123

When reviewing accident reports consider what was the (*****) of the accident.

Answer 123

root cause

Question 124

risk management principles suggest that fire officers should focus attention on the (**).

Answer 124

high risk activities that are performed less frequently.

Question 125

One method of identifying unsafe situations is to conduct a (**). THe incident safety officer provides a written report for the department that include per tenant information relating to safety and health issue involved with the incident.

Answer 125

post incident analysis

Question 126

THe real value of the post incident analysis is the (****) that results from the information obtained during the process.

Answer 126

learning process

Question 127

THe fire officer has four roles to provide a safe environment for the fire company and ensure that everyone goes home:

Answer 127

1. indentify unsafe and hazardous conditions.
2. mitigat or reduce as many problems as possible
3. Train and prepare for the remaining hazards
4. model safe behavior.

Question 128

It is clear that the (**) has the most impact on reducing firefighter death and disability.

Answer 128

company officer

Question 129

The primary function of a (***) is to rescue any fire fighter who becomes lost, disoriented, trapped or injured.

Answer 129

(RIC)