Chapter 2 Flashcards
Public Fire Prevention Organizations and functions (21 cards)
Define
Fire protection system
Any fire alarm device or system or fire-extinguishing device or system, or combination thereof, that is designed and installed for detecting, controlling, or extinguishing a fire or otherwise alerting occupants, or the fire department, or both, that a fire has occurred
Define
Model Code
A system of rules, guidelines, methods, and regulations typically developed through the consensus process by private, nonprofit organizations and then made available for governments to formally accept and put into effect within the jurisdiction.
Define
Ordinance
A law enacted by a political subdivision of a state
Who primarily performs fire prevention activities in the U.S.?
Local fire departments and fire prevention bureaus.
What was a key early activity of fire prevention bureaus?
Performing inspections.
What organization developed the first model fire prevention code in 1930?NBFU (National Board of Fire Underwriters)
NBFU (National Board of Fire Underwriters)
What was the purpose of the earliest fire prevention ordinances and bureaus?
To investigate the causes and origins of hostile fires.
How do state and territorial governments contribute to fire prevention?
Provide code development, inspection, engineering services, and fire investigation services.
Name two landmark events in the history of federal involvement in fire prevention.
World War II, Truman’s 1947 Report on Fire Prevention and Control, “America Burning” report. (Choose any two)
What report was a catalyst for the creation of the USFA, NFA, and National Fire Data Center?
“America Burning”
What federal agency is a central focus for fire research?
USFA (United States Fire Administration)
Which organization is primarily known for developing building codes and standards, often referenced in fire prevention?
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), formerly NBS (National Bureau of Standards).
Which agency is charged with enforcing federal laws related to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives?
ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives)
What federal agency works to protect the public from unsafe consumer products?
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Which agency focuses on fire safety in residential and healthcare occupancies?
HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development)
What agency is responsible for workplace safety, including fire hazards?
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Which agency compiles statistics on fire deaths and injuries and targets education for at-risk groups?
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Which federal agency is charged with protecting the public from unsafe consumer items?
CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Name two functions of the CDC that pertain to fire prevention.
Maintains statistics of fire deaths and injuries; has developed public education programs targeting at-risk groups (like seniors and young children).
In 1988, the National Bureau of Standards was renamed and is now known as what federal agency?
NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
What were the four initial functions performed by traditional fire prevention bureaus?
Investigating the causes and origins of hostile fires (and presumably other related early activities like inspections, though the summary mainly highlighted investigation).
