CHAPTER 2 - FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND HEALTH

Question 1

Chronic.

Answer 1

Long term and reoccurring.

Question 2

Hazard.

Answer 2

Condition, substance, or device that can directly cause injury or loss; the source of a risk.

Question 3

Mitigate.

Answer 3

To make less harsh or intense; to alleviate.

Question 4

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH).

Answer 4

Description of any atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces immediate, irreversible, debilitating effects on health.

Question 5

Stressor.

Answer 5

Any agent, condition, or experience that causes stress.

Question 6

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Answer 6

Program to help employees and their families with work or personal problems.

Question 7

Risk Management Plan.

Answer 7

Written plan that analyzes the exposure to hazards, implements appropriate risk management techniques, and establishes criteria for monitoring their effectiveness.

Question 8

Rehabilitation (rehab).

Answer 8

Allowing firefighters to rest, rehydrate, and recover during an incident.

Question 9

Standard of care.

Answer 9

Level of care that all persons should receive; care that does not meet the standard is considered inadequate.

Question 10

Situational awareness.

Answer 10

Perception of the surrounding environment, and the ability to anticipate future events.

Question 11

Baffle.

Answer 11

Intermediate partial bulkhead that reduces the surge effect in a partially loaded liquid tank.

Question 12

Training evolution.

Answer 12

Operation of fire and emergency services training covering one or several aspects of firefighting. Also known as practical training evolution.

Question 13

Crowd control.

Answer 13

Limiting the access of nonemergency personnel to the emergency scene.

Question 14

Collapse zone.

Answer 14

Area believe the wall in which the wall is likely to land if it loses structural integrity.

Question 15

Being trapped in a structure fire is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities. True or false?

Answer 15

False – the leading cause of death was stress or overexertion.

Question 16

Acute and chronic are the two main classifications for illnesses. True or false?

Answer 16

True.

Question 17

It is not possible to prevent respiratory disease as a firefighter. True or false?

Answer 17

False – They can be avoided by wearing proper respiratory protective equipment.

Question 18

Prescription drugs will not impair a firefighters ability to operate equipment safely. True or false?

Answer 18

False – they impair abilities and slow reaction time.

Question 19

Member assistance and wellness programs focus on job performance only. True or false?

Answer 19

False – They assist in both personal and professional matters.

Question 20

Supervisors are given access to information gathered by the employee assistance program. True or false?

Answer 20

False – assistance information is confidential.

Question 21

There are some hazards a driver/operator cannot control while responding to an emergency scene. True or false?

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

A firefighter is never allowed to stand on a moving apparatus. True or false?

Answer 22

False – the only exception is while loading hose as the apparatus moves slowly forward.

Question 23

Preventative maintenance, like keeping aisles unobstructed, can help prevent injuries at fire stations. True or false?

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

Personnel must be fully clothed for any activity that simulates emergency scene conditions. True or false?

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

Firefighter safety at an emergency incident depends on maintaining situational awareness. True or false?

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

A firefighter will never need to perform crowd control. True or false?

Answer 26

False – in some cases it is a firefighters responsibility.

Question 27

Personal accountability systems assist in keeping track of firefighters to save lives and prevent injuries. True or false?

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

Who pays for possible Worker's Compensation, but does not need to replace off duty personnel?

Answer 28

Volunteer department.

Question 29

Who needs to replace off duty personnel, as well as pay for possible worker's compensation?

Answer 29

Career department.

Question 30

Who suffers physical pain and emotional stress?

Answer 30

Individual firefighter.

Question 31

What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator realizes the need to stop and until the driver/operator's foot touches the brake pedal?

Answer 31

Driver reaction distance.

Question 32

What is the sum of driver reaction distance and braking distance?

Answer 32

Total stopping distance.

Question 33

What is the distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator touches the brake pedal until the vehicle is completely stopped?

Answer 33

Braking distance.

Question 34

What is the system that uses radio based tracking attached to PPE called?

Answer 34

Computer-based electronics accountability systems.

Question 35

What is the system that uses passports attached to a control board called?

Answer 35

Passport system.

Question 36

What is the system that uses information maintained by an accountability officer to track entry and expected exit times called?

Answer 36

SCBA tag system.

Question 37

What can result from the physical and emotional stress built overtime while responding to emergency incidents?

Answer 37

Stress induced hypertension.

Question 38

Which NFPA standard outlines safety and health program related policies?

Answer 38

NFPA 1500.

Question 39

What nonemergency issue must a safety and health program address?

Answer 39

Alcohol abuse.

Question 40

Emergency operations are limited to:

Answer 40

Those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.

Question 41

What is the goal of a critical incident stress management program?

Answer 41

To assist members involved in highly stressful events.

Question 42

What organizations regulations are designed to ensure workplaces are free from hazard that cause death or serious injury?

Answer 42

OSHA

Question 43

Which program works to prevent human suffering as well as damage to equipment?

Answer 43

Safety and health program.

Question 44

Firefighters can best maintain personal health by doing what?

Answer 44

Adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Question 45

What is the best way to help avoid and combat skids?

Answer 45

Test breaks at low speed on slick roads.

Question 46

What type of tool should be used in potentially flammable atmospheres?

Answer 46

Intrinsically safe tools.

Question 47

What part of firefighter safety requires regular inspection of tools and restocking of supplies?

Answer 47

Preparedness.

Question 48

What type of zone takes into account type of construction, other exposures, and the safest location for apparatus and personnel?

Answer 48

Collapse zone.

Question 49

What steps can firefighters take to prevent exposure related diseases?

Answer 49

Always wear PPE, protective clothing, and respiratory protection. Use body substance isolation methods to treat all patients. Get vaccinated as well.

Question 50

Explain the basic concept that supports risk management.

Answer 50

Risk a lot to save a lot. Risk a little to save a little. Risk nothing to save nothing.

Question 51

What topics does NFPA 1500 to cover regarding firefighter safety and health?

Answer 51

The basic concept of NFPA 1500 is to promote safety throughout the fire service.

Question 52

Federal OSHA regulations apply to what specific groups of firefighters?

Answer 52

OSHA regulations apply only to federal and private sector employees.

Question 53

The risk management model developed by the Phoenix fire department is focused on behaviors that support a safety first mindset. True or false?

Answer 53

True

Question 54

Effective safety and health programs depend only on participation from department administrators. True or false?

Answer 54

False

Question 55

Firefighters should never stand on or in a moving apparatus, no exceptions. True or false?

Answer 55

False

Question 56

One way to help minimize risk at an emergency scene is to work individually as each firefighter sees fit. True or false?

Answer 56

False

Question 57

Occupational safety and health administration regulations relate to:

Answer 57

Federal and private sector employees who fight fires

Question 58

What typically causes back injuries and strains associated with fire stations and facilities?

Answer 58

Improper lifting.

Question 59

What is the best way to practice safety with tools and equipment?

Answer 59

Select the appropriate tool for the job

Question 60

When is a collapse zone established?

Answer 60

When a defensive strategy is adopted

Question 61

Which personnel accountability systems require the accountability officer to record an expected exit time?

Answer 61

SCBA system

Question 62

Acute.

Answer 62

Sharp or severe; having a rapid onset and shorter duration.