Chapter 20 Safety and Occupational Health fire chiefs Flashcards
(160 cards)
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Statistics over the past 30 years indicate that most fire service line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) are preventable.
What are the main causes?
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Heart attacks, strokes, vehicle accidents, and trauma are the main causes
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Who said if it is predictable it is preventable?
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Gordon Graham of California
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2011, ____firefighters died in the line of duty.
In 2010, ____ firefighters died in the line of duty
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81
87
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The US Fire Administration started tracking LODDs in
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in the 1970s
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It is important to note, however, that safety is a
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system
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Who said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
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Albert Einstein
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People are going to have heart attacks and strokes while fighting fires if they are _____ pounds overweight.
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50 t0 100
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______at all levels is the key to the success of any program. On the safety front, it’s the key to survival.
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Accountability
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_____ refers to programs that help evaluate what is done and how it is done
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risk management
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________ are put into place to operate within particular safety parameters.
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control Measures
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the third step in the classic risk management model helps determine which of the identified risks should receive immediate action and which risks should wait.
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step 3 establish priorities
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common denominators of fire behavior on tragedy fires”:
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Most incidents happen on the smaller fires or on isolated portions of larger fires.
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common denominators of fire behavior on tragedy fires”:
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Most fires are innocent in appearance before the flare-ups or blow-ups. In some cases, tragedies occur in the mop-up stage.
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common denominators of fire behavior on tragedy fires”:
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Flare-ups generally occur in deceptively light fuels.
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common denominators of fire behavior on tragedy fires”:
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Fire runs uphill surprisingly fast in chimneys, gullies, and on steep hills.
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common denominators of fire behavior on tragedy fires”:
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Some suppression tools, such a helicopters or air tankers, can adversely affect fire behavior. The blasts of air from low-flying helicopters and air tankers have been known to cause flare-ups
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NFPA 1561, the standard for ISOs, notes some key functions as follows:
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Has the authority to suspend, alter, or terminate unsafe acts or hazardous activities
Must make the IC aware of needs
Monitors the scene and reports conditions and assessment to the IC Must be aware of traffic, hot zones, collapse zones, access and egress
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Define and advocate the need for a cultural change within the fire service relating to safety; incorporating leadership, management, supervision, accountability, and personal responsibility
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Life Safety Initiative #1
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Enhance the personal and organizational accountability for health and safety throughout the fire service
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Life Safety Initiative #2:
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Focus greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels, including strategic, tactical and planning responsibilities.
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Life Safety Initiative 3
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All firefighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices.
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Life Safety Initiative 4
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Develop and implement national standards for training, qualification, and certification (including recertification) that are equally appli cable to all firefighters based on the duties they are expected to perform.
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Life Safety Initiative 5
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Develop and implement national medical and physical fitness standards that are equally applicable to all firefighters based on the duties they are expected to perform.
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Life Safety Initiative 6
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Create a national research agenda and data collection system that relates to the initiatives
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Life Safety Initiative7
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Utilize available technology wherever it can produce higher levels of health and safety
Life Safety Initiative 8
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Thoroughly investigate all firefighter fatalities, injuries, and near misses.
Life Safety Initiative 9
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Grant programs should support the implementation of safe practices and/or mandate safe practices as an eligibility requirement.
Life Safety Initiative10
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National standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed and championed
Life Safety Initiative 11
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National protocols to response to violent incidents should be developed and championed.
Life Safety Initiative 12
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Firefighters and their families must have access to counseling and psychological support.
Life Safety Initiative 13
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Public education must receive more resources and be championed as a critical fire and life safety program.
Life Safety Initiative `14
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Advocacy must be strengthened for the enforcement of codes and the installation of home fire sprinklers
Life Safety Initiative 15
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Safety must be a primary consideration in the design of apparatus and equipment.
Life Safety Initiative 16
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What does SWOT analysis stand for
(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats)
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Over the past 25 years, statistics from the U.S. Fire Administration report an average of ___ firefighters killed during training each year in the United States and many more injured
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How is this training conducted? NFPA 1403:
Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
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Is everyone properly protected? NFPA 1971:
standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
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Who is doing the training? NFPA 1041:
Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications
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Is there an overall departmental H&S program? NFPA 1500:
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
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Is everyone trained to the same basic level? NFPA 1001: Standard for
Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications
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Is there a rescue team? NFPA 1407:
Standard for Fire Service Rapid Intervention Teams
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Are there safety officers? NFPA 1521:
Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer
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Will rest and rehabilitation be provided? NFPA 1584:
Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Eniergency Operations and Training Exercises
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Is there a command system in place for this training? NFPA 1561:
Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
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Is the equipment properly maintained? NFPA 1962:
Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and No zzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose;
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NFPA 1932:
Standard on Use, Maintenance, and Service Testing of In-Service Fire Department
Ground Ladders;
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NFPA 1915:
Standard for Fire Apparatus Preventive Maintenance Program:
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NFPA 1981:
Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services
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NFPA 1982:
Standard on Personal Alert Safet y Systems (PASS)
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NFPA 1983:
Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Services
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The department's safety culture must start with
new recruits when they're still in school
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the fire service has experienced more than _____ on-duty firefighter fatalities since 1997
3500
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In 2000, only __% of all fatalities occurred on the fireground whereas __% occurred when responding to or returning from an alarm and ___% occurred during training activities
38%
24%
14%
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NFPA 1403:
Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions
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regulations, such as those authorized by the _____and __________ drive safety programs for fire departments
OSHA and NFPA along with morals, legal issues, and financial reasons.
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As the risk to the fire service increases, it becomes important to ask, "What level of risk is acceptable to you and your department?"
What level of risk is acceptable to you and your department?"
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As the risk to the fire service increases, it becomes important to ask, "What level of risk is acceptable to you and your department?" The development of an ___________helps answer this question.
occupational safety and health program
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_____ and ______are key elements in the development of an occupational safety and health program
preparation and planning
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_____ involves becoming familiar with related regulations and standards.
Preparation involves becoming familiar with related regulations and standards.
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During _____, fire chiefs must determine specifics about federal, state, and local requirements related to regulations (federal versus state OSHA) and standards (adoption of NFPA standards).
During preparation, fire chiefs must determine specifics about federal, state, and local requirements related to regulations (federal versus state OSHA) and standards (adoption of NFPA standards).
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_______ involves thinking through the development, implementation, and evaluation aspects of the occupational safety and health program
Planning involves thinking through the development, implementation, and evaluation aspects of the occupational safety and health program
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The question "What does an occupational safety and health program look like?" is not as important as the question "_________________?"
The question "What does an occupational safety and health program look like?" is not as important as the question "What should be included in the program?"
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Medical and physical (NFPA 1500, chapter 8)
- Medical requirements for firefighters (NFPA 1582)
- Infection control program (NFPA 1581)
Member assistance and wellness program (NFPA 1500, chapter 9) Critical incident stress program (NFPA 1500, chapter 10)
Medical and physical (NFPA 1500, chapter 8)
- Medical requirements for firefighters (NFPA 1582)
- Infection control program (NFPA 1581)
Member assistance and wellness program (NFPA 1500, chapter 9) Critical incident stress program (NFPA 1500, chapter 10)
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Organization components (NFPA 1500, chapter 2)
Organizational statement (NFPA 1500, 2-1)
Risk management (NFPA 1250)
Fire department safety officer (NFPA 1521)
Occupational safety and health committee (NFPA 1500, 2-6)
Organization components (NFPA 1500, chapter 2)
Organizational statement (NFPA 1500, 2-1)
Risk management (NFPA 1250)
Fire department safety officer (NFPA 1521)
Occupational safety and health committee (NFPA 1500, 2-6)
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Medical and physical (NFPA 1500, chapter ___)
- Medical requirements for firefighters (NFPA ___)
- Infection control program (NFPA _____)
Member assistance and wellness program (NFPA ___, chapter 9)
Critical incident stress program (NFPA ____, chapter 10)
Medical and physical (NFPA 1500, chapter 8)
- Medical requirements for firefighters (NFPA 1582)
- Infection control program (NFPA 1581)
Member assistance and wellness program (NFPA 1500, chapter 9) Critical incident stress program (NFPA 1500, chapter 10)
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Organization components (NFPA ____, chapter 2)
Organizational statement (NFPA ____, 2-1)
Risk management (NFPA _____)
Fire department safety officer (NFPA _____)
Occupational safety and health committee (NFPA ___, 2-6)
Organization components (NFPA 1500, chapter 2)
Organizational statement (NFPA 1500, 2-1)
Risk management (NFPA 1250)
Fire department safety officer (NFPA 1521)
Occupational safety and health committee (NFPA 1500, 2-6)
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Training and education (NFPA ____, chapter 3)
NFPA professional qualification standards: Instructor (______),
Driver pump operator (_____)
Firefighter (____),
Airport firefighter (_____)
Officer (_____),
Wildland firefighter (_____)
HazMat response (____)
Land-based firefighters responding to marine vessel fires (_____)
Infection control program training requirements (NFPA _____)
Live fire training evolutions (NFPA _____)
Training and education (NFPA 1500, chapter 3)
NFPA professional qualification standards: Instructor (1041), Driver pump operator (1002)
Firefighter (1001), Airport firefighter (1003)
Officer (1021), Wildland firefighter (1051)
HazMat response (472)
Land-based firefighters responding to marine vessel fires (1405)
Infection control program training requirements (NFPA 1581)
Live fire training evolutions (NFPA 1403)
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Vehicles, equipment, and drivers (NFPA ___, chapter 4)
Automotive fire apparatus (NFPA ____)
Wildland fire apparatus (NFPA _____)
Service tests of pumps on fire department apparatus (NFPA ____)
Testing fire department aerial devices (NFPA ____)
Ground ladders (NFPA ____and ______)
Firehose, couplings, and nozzles (NFPA ___, ___, and ____)
Fire extinguishers (NFPA ___)
Vehicles, equipment, and drivers (NFPA 1500, chapter 4) Automotive fire apparatus (NFPA 1901) Wildland fire apparatus (NFPA 1906)
Service tests of pumps on fire department apparatus (NFPA 1911) Testing fire department aerial devices (NFPA 1914)
Ground ladders (NFPA 1931 and 1932)
Firehose, couplings, and nozzles (NFPA 1961, 1962, and 1964) Fire extinguishers (NFPA 10)
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Protective clothing and protective equipment (NFPA 1500, chapter 5
Station uniforms (NFPA ____)
Protective clothing (NFPA ___, ___, ___, ___, ___, ______)
Self contained breathing apparatus (NFPA ___ and ___)
Life safety rope and systems (NFPA ____)
Protective clothing and protective equipment (NFPA 1500, chapter 5
Station uniforms (NFPA 1975)
Protective clothing (NFPA 1971, 1976, 1977, 1999, 1991, 1992)
Self contained breathing apparatus (NFPA 1404 and 1981) Life safety rope and systems (NFPA 1983)
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Emergency operations (NFPA ____, chapter 6)
Rapid intervention for rescue (NFPA ____, 6-5) Rehab (NFPA ____, 6-6)
Civil unrest/terrorism (NFPA 1500, 6-7) IMS (NFPA ____)
EMS personnel responding to hazmat incidents (NFPA ____)
Emergency operations (NFPA 1500, chapter 6)
Rapid intervention for rescue (NFPA 1500, 6-5) Rehab (NFPA 1500, 6-6)
Civil unrest/terrorism (NFPA 1500, 6-7) IMS (NFPA 1561)
EMS personnel responding to hazmat incidents (NFPA 473
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Facility safety (NFPA ____, chapter 7)
- Life safety code (NFPA ____)
Medical and physical (NFPA ____, chapter 8)
- Medical requirements for firefighters (NFPA ____)
- Infection control program (NFPA _____)
Member assistance and wellness program (NFPA ____, chapter 9)
Critical incident stress program (NFPA ____, chapter 10)
Facility safety (NFPA 1500, chapter 7)
- Life safety code (NFPA 101)
Medical and physical (NFPA 1500, chapter 8)
- Medical requirements for firefighters (NFPA 1582)
- Infection control program (NFPA 1581)
Member assistance and wellness program (NFPA 1500, chapter 9) Critical incident stress program (NFPA 1500, chapter 10)
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This individual is tasked with developing the fundamental groundwork of the fire department health and safety program most of which would be based on NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health?
The Health and Safety Officer
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In essence the HSO becomes the _______for the fire department
In essence the HSO becomes the risk manager for the fire department
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Statistically, the U.S. Fire Administration reports that ____% of fire service LODDs that have occurred over the past 30 years were due to stress, leading to cardiac events, strokes or similar causes
Statistically, the U.S. Fire Administration reports that 50% of fire service LODDs that have occurred over the past 30 years were due to stress, leading to cardiac events, strokes or similar causes
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NFPA 1583:
NFPA 1583: Standard on Health Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members
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Good organizational accountability can be shown through a ________ committee.
Good organizational accountability can be shown through a Fire Department Health and Safety committee.
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This committee should consist of the health and safety officer, members of the fire department management team, line officers, and line firefighters
Good organizational accountability can be shown through a Fire Department Health and Safety committee. This committee should consist of the health and safety officer, members of the fire department management team, line officers, and line firefighters
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The purpose of this committee, according to NFPA1500, is "to conduct research, develop recommendations and study and review matters pertaining to occupational safety and health in the department."
health and safety committee
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Smart chiefs are placing policies and procedures in place that require firefighters to go to rehab_______
"after the second bottle,"
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was signed into law by _________ on December 29, 1970, and became effective on April 28, 1971
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was signed into law by President Nixon on December 29, 1970, and became effective on April 28, 1971
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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was signed into law by President Nixon on December 29, 1970, and became effective on April 28, 1971. Section 2(b) of the act indicates the purpose is "to provide for the _________ to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was signed into law by President Nixon on December 29, 1970, and became effective on April 28, 1971. Section 2(b) of the act indicates the purpose is "to provide for the general welfare, to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions
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this act established two important agencies-the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupations Safety and Health Act
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Although they are two different agencies with different responsibilities, they often work together toward the common goal of protecting employees' safety and health.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Although they are two different agencies with different responsibilities, they often work together toward the common goal of protecting employees' safety and health.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is part of the _______________
and focuses on creating and enforcing workplace safety and health regulations.
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
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The stated mission of ____ is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths
OSHA
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The regulations promulgated by OSHA carry the weight of ____and are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Most of the regulations related to the fire service can be found in CFR Title 29, Parts 1901 and 1910.
The regulations promulgated by OSHA carry the weight of law and are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Most of the regulations related to the fire service can be found in CFR Title 29, Parts 1901 and 1910.
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Most of the regulations related to the fire service can be found in OSHA CFR _________.
Most of the regulations related to the fire service can be found in CFR Title 29, Parts 1901 and 1910.
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Which states are subject to enforcement of OSHA regulations?
All states are subject to enforcement of OSHA regulations
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As of August 2001, the following states and territories have approved OSHA state plans: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. (Note that Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York state plans cover state and local government [public sector] employees only.)
As of August 2001, the following states and territories have approved OSHA state plans: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. (Note that Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York state plans cover state and local government [public sector] employees only.)
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OSHA regulations on hazardous materials (29 CFR 1910.120) apply to all fire departments through legislation promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
OSHA regulations on hazardous materials (29 CFR 1910.120) apply to all fire departments through legislation promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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OSHA regulations on hazardous materials (____CFR____) apply to all fire departments through legislation promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
OSHA regulations on hazardous materials (29 CFR 1910.120) apply to all fire departments through legislation promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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29 CFR 1910.120:
29 CFR 1910.134:
29 CFR 1910.146:
29 CFR 2910.147:
29 CFR 1910.156:
29 CFR 1910.1030:
29 CFR 1910.1200:
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29 CFR 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HazWoper-Hazardous materials response)
29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection (two in/two out)
29 CFR 1910.146: Permit Required Confined Spaces (rescue)
29 CFR 2910.147: Lock out, tag out (confined spaces)
29 CFR 1910.156: Fire Brigades (industrial chiefs)
29 CFR 1910.1030: Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1200: Hazard Communication
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The mission of the_____ is to generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice for the betterment of workers
The mission of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice for the betterment of workers
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The mission of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice for the betterment of workers. To accomplish this mission, NIOSH conducts__________, develops guidance and authoritative recommendations, disseminates information, and responds to requests for workplace health hazard evaluations.
The mission of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is to generate new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice for the betterment of workers. To accomplish this mission, NIOSH conducts scientific research, develops guidance and authoritative recommendations, disseminates information, and responds to requests for workplace health hazard evaluations.
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_____provides national and world leadership to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death by gathering information, conducting scientific research, and translating the knowledge gained into products and services, including scientific information products, training videos, and recommendations for improving safety and health in the workplace
NIOSH provides national and world leadership to prevent work-related illness, injury, disability, and death by gathering information, conducting scientific research, and translating the knowledge gained into products and services, including scientific information products, training videos, and recommendations for improving safety and health in the workplace
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NIOSH is part of the ______ (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services
NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services
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,the _________ delegated additional authority to NIOSH for coalmine health research.
, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977 delegated additional authority to NIOSH for coalmine health research.
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NIOSH headquarters are in ________ and Atlanta, Georgia, with staff in Anchorage, Alaska; Cincinnati, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Morgantown, West Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Spokane, Washington.
NIOSH headquarters are in Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia, with staff in Anchorage, Alaska; Cincinnati, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Morgantown, West Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Spokane, Washington
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NIOSH has a professionally diverse staff of______ scientists from the fields of epidemiology, medicine, industrial hygiene, safety, psychology, engineering, chemistry, statistics, economics, and administration
NIOSH has a professionally diverse staff of 1,200 scientists from the fields of epidemiology, medicine, industrial hygiene, safety, psychology, engineering, chemistry, statistics, economics, and administration
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Membership in NFPA is open to all____ and other _____ and ______ and the standards produced through the NFPA process, are considered minimum consensus standards. They contain language to this effect, as well as a statement allowing jurisdictions to exceed the minimum requirements.
Membership in NFPA is open to all fire service professionals and other interested individuals and organizations and the standards produced through the NFPA process, are considered minimum consensus standards. They contain language to this effect, as well as a statement allowing jurisdictions to exceed the minimum requirements.
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A consensus-based process involving public review and comment is used to develop and revise _____
A consensus-based process involving public review and comment is used to develop and revise NFPA standards
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After a standard is accepted by the NFPA membership, it is given an _____and a _____ is established.
After a standard is accepted by the NFPA membership, it is given an edition number and a revision cycle is established.
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Although included with the standard, TIAs are "tenta tive" because they have not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures and are "interim" because they are effective only ________
although included with the standard, TIAs are "tenta tive" because they have not been processed through the entire standards-making procedures and are "interim" because they are effective only between standard editions.
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The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a service organization consisting of approximately ______ members, mostly chief officers
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a service organization consisting of approximately 12,000 members, mostly chief officers
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Since 1873, the _____has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
IAFC
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The mission of the _____ is to provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, company officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities
The mission of the IAFC is to provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, company officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities
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Within the structure of the IAFC is a specialized section known as the _________). Its purpose is to pursue safety issues that protect firefighters. (www.iafc.org)
Within the structure of the IAFC is a specialized section known as the Safety, Health, and Survival section (SHS). Its purpose is to pursue safety issues that protect firefighters. (www.iafc.org)
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The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., represents more than 298,000 full-time professional firefighters and paramedics who protect _____of the nation's population
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), headquartered in Washington, D.C., represents more than 298,000 full-time professional firefighters and paramedics who protect 85% of the nation's population
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More than _____ IAFF affiliates and their members protect communities in every state in the United States and in Canada.
More than 3,200 affiliates and their members protect communities in every state in the United States and in Canada.
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The ______is one of the most active lobbying organizations in Washington; its political action committee (PAC), FIREPAC, is among the top 1% of the more than 4,000 federal PACs in the country.
The IAFF is one of the most active lobbying organizations in Washington; its political action committee (PAC), FIREPAC, is among the top 1% of the more than 4,000 federal PACs in the country.
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As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the _______ is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response
As an entity of the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the USFA is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for fire and emergency services stakeholders in prevention, preparedness, and response
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On average, fire kills _____ and injures more than _____ people each year.
On average, fire kills 3,500 and injures more than 20,000 people each year.
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Direct property losses due to fire reach almost $___billion a year. Most of these deaths and losses can be prevented.
Direct property losses due to fire reach almost $11 billion a year. Most of these deaths and losses can be prevented.
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In 1971, this nation lost more than 12,000 citizens and 250 firefighters to fire. Acting to halt these tragic losses, Congress passed P.L. 93-498, ___________, in 1974; it established the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and its National Fire Academy (NFA).
In 1971, this nation lost more than 12,000 citizens and 250 firefighters to fire. Acting to halt these tragic losses, Congress passed P.L. 93-498, the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act, in 1974; it established the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and its National Fire Academy (NFA).
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Which is NOT correct about risk management?
p. 491
A.) It has been around for a very long time
B.) Most injuries are avoidable
C.) The system is fixed
D.) Risks can be controlled with its use
c
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When were the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
developed?
p. 507
A.) 2001
B.) 2004
C.) 2002
D.) 2003
b 2004
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What is covered in Chapter 3 of NFPA 1500?
p. 516
A.) Training and education
B.) Infection control program training requirements
C.) Medical and physical requirements
D.) Emergency operations
a
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Which organization is the primary advocate for providing
firefighters and paramedics with the tools they need to
perform their jobs?
p. 525
A.) OSHA
B.) IAFC
C.) IAFF
D.) NFPA
c
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Which NFPA standard can be used that provides minimum
criteria for developing, implementing, and evaluating a
department's risk management plan?
p. 494
A.) NFPA 1200
B.) NFPA 1250
C.) NFPA 1221
D.) NFPA 1231
b 1250
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When was OSHA signed into law?
p. 519
A.) March 30, 1969
B.) July 1, 1972
C.) December 29, 1970
D.) April 28, 1971
c December 29th, 1970
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What should the chief officer consider most important when
purchasing radios and allied equipment?
p. 505
A.) Budget
B.) Customers
C.) Response district
D.) Firefighters
d. firefighters
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Where must the culture of safety within the fire
department come from?
p. 487
A.) The government
B.) The top
C.) The bottom
D.) The outside
b. the top
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How do the FIRESCOPE standard fire orders state you should
fight fire?
p. 501
A.) Aggressively but provide safety second
B.) Defensively but provide safety first
C.) Aggressively but provide safety first
D.) Defensively but provide safety second
c
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How much greater chance does the firefighter have of
contracting multiple myeloma than any other type of
worker?
p. 519
A.) 32%
B.) 53%
C.) 39%
D.) 102%
b 53 percent
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Which is used to evaluate the severity of a risk?
p. 495
A.) Direct costs from the loss
B.) Professional judgment
C.) Tolerance to risk
D.) Historical data
a
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Which NFPA standard covers PASS?
p. 511
A.) NFPA 1980
B.) NFPA 1982
C.) NFPA 1981
D.) NFPA 1983
b 1982
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What has become the lifeline for firefighters in the many
roles they play?
p. 505
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A.) ISO
B.) PASS
C.) Hoseline
D.) Radios
(a) (b) (c) (d)
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d
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19. Which is a crucial rehab activity no matter the time of
year?
p. 518-519
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A.) Rehydrating
B.) Cooling down
C.) Changing clothes
D.) Warming up
(a) (b) (c) (d)
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a
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20. What must be accomplished after the staff officers, line
officers, and firefighters are evaluated when implementing
the Courage to Be Safe/Everyone Goes Home program?
p. 510
A.) Get buy-in from the fire fighters
B.) Perform departmental assessment
C.) Implement department-wide changes
D.) Perform self-assessment
a
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20. What must be accomplished after the staff officers, line
officers, and firefighters are evaluated when implementing
the Courage to Be Safe/Everyone Goes Home program?
p. 510
A.) Get buy-in from the fire fighters
B.) Perform departmental assessment
C.) Implement department-wide changes
D.) Perform self-assessment
a get buy in from firefighters
131
Which type of size-up should be conducted according to the
incident commander's rules of engagement for firefighter
safety?
p. 500
A.) Top side
B.) Side A and C
C.) 360-degree
D.) Drive-by
c 360
132
What was created when federal, state, and local agencies
joined forces in California that outlines incident command
functions and strategies for fighting wild land fires?
p. 501
A.) WILDLAND
B.) FIRESCOPE
C.) SAVEME
D.) FIREORDERS
b firescope
133
What should be considered if there are not adequate
resources to safely support and protect firefighters?
p. 500
A.) Search and rescue operations
B.) Offensive operations
C.) Defensive operations
D.) Combination operations
c. defensive operations
134
Where does the FIRESCOPE field operations guide of January 2001 state that flare-ups generally occur?
p. 502
A.) Deceptively light fuels
B.) Obviously light fuels
C.) Deceptively heavy fuels
D.) Obviously heavy fuels
a. deceptively light fuels
135
What is NIOSH a part of?
p. 522
A.) CDC
B.) EPA
C.) DOL
D.) NFPA
a. cdc
136
Which is a correct statement about technical rescue
operations?
p. 502
A.) The keys to safe operations are knowledge, skills and
confidence
B.) Type of soil is not a concern
C.) Field personnel who are trained in structural operations
will make the best rescue branch directors
D.) Chief officers need a working knowledge of technical
rescue to an effective IC
d
137
Which Life Safety Initiative states that all firefighters
must be empowered to stop unsafe practices?
p. 508
A.) #5
B.) #4
C.) #7
D.) #6
b
138
which is NOT a correct statement about the acceptability of risk
of risk?
p. 499
A.) All interior firefighting involves an inherent risk
B.) Interior operations should occur in landmark vacant
buildings
C.) Some risk is acceptable in a measured and controlled manner
D.) No level of risk is acceptable where there is no potential
to save lives or property
b
139
Which is NOT a correct statement about risk taking?
p. 492
A.) Risk a lot to protect the environment
B.) Risk nothing to save nothing
C.) Risk a little to save property
D.) Risk a lot to save a life
a
140
Which is a correct statement about the way a chief should operate?
p. 496-497
A.) Micromanage the details about all decisions
B.) Set parameters and allow members to fill in the details
C.) Leave all decisions up to an appointed member in the
company
D.) Hold group meetings to brainstorm on all decisions
b
141
Who should be selected as the incident scene safety
officer?
p. 504
A.) Youngest firefighter
B.) Seasoned firefighter
C.) Oldest firefighter
D.) New firefighter
b
142
Which is considered an informal way of approving an
occupational safety and health program?
p. 515
A.) Cover letter
B.) Law
C.) Ordinance
D.) Statute
a
143
What percent of fatalities occurred on the fireground in
2000?
p. 513
A.) 27%
B.) 19%
C.) 38%
D.) 24%
c
144
What is the last step in developing a risk management
plan?
p. 496
A.) Evaluate the risk
B.) Determine risk control techniques
C.) Monitor the program
D.) Identify the risk
c
145
What class vests should crews wear during traffic
operations?
p. 503
A.) Class IV
B.) Class I
C.) Class III
D.) Class II
c
146
How many firefighters on average have been killed during training operations over the last 25 years according to U.S. Fire Administration reporting?
p. 510
A.) 16
B.) 10
C.) 12
D.) 14
b 10
147
Which part of the risk management plan deals with how the program was developed?
p. 496
A.) Methodology
B.) Responsibility
C.) Monitoring
D.) Purpose
a methodology
148
What makes managing the rescue of a firefighter different
than other rescues?
p. 506
A.) Number of resources needed
B.) Level of training required
C.) Raw emotion of the on scene personnel
D.) Difficulty of the rescue operations
c raw emotions
149
What is OSHA a part of?
p. 520
A.) Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
B.) Department of Education
C.) Department of Defense
D.) Department of Labor
d department of labor
150
What is considered the toughest part of becoming the IC?
p. 498
A.) Not putting hands on the tools
B.) Not being able to joke around
C.) Being responsible for everything
D.) Gaining the respect of the members
a. not putting hands on the tools
151
Who is it most important that the fire department radios can communicate with?
p. 506
A.) Managing body
B.) Mutual aid partners
C.) EMS personnel
D.) Neighboring departments
b. mutual aid
152
In which NFPA standard are worksheets to help with the planning of an occupational safety and health program
located?
p. 514
A.) NFPA 1001
B.) NFPA 1041
C.) NFPA 1500
D.) NFPA 1915
c 1500
153
What is the real issue of health and safety in the fire
department?
p. 489
A.) There must be a reward system in place for success
B.) The members need to be removed from the equation
C.) It has to be a total package of culture change
D.) It will not take hold at all levels
c total culture change
154
Which is NOT a correct statement on the rules of
engagement for firefighter survival?
p. 500
A.) Declare a May Day as soon as you think you are in danger
B.) Go in together, stay together, come out together
C.) Size-up your tactical area of operation
D.) Extend full risk to protect savable property
d
155
What was the initial goal of The Courage to be
Safe/Everyone Goes Home program pertaining to reducing preventable firefighter fatalities within 5 years?
p. 507
A.) 50%
B.) 30%
C.) 15%
D.) 25%
d 25 %
156
What is the first step in developing an occupational
safety and health program?
p. 514
A.) Prioritize those areas where compliance is required but
not existent
B.) Perform a survey of firefighters to determine where their
concerns lie
C.) Conduct a detailed comparison between identified
requirements and existing practices
D.) Develop a program for any areas where non-compliance is
seen daily
c
157
Who is allowed to vote on proposed NFPA standards?
p. 523
A.) Firefighters only
B.) Local citizens only
C.) NFPA members only
D.) Government officials only
c
158
What is perhaps the most difficult question to answer when evaluating the occupational safety and health program?
p. 515
A.) What will measure effectiveness
B.) When to measure effectiveness
C.) How to measure effectiveness
D.) Who will measure effectiveness
c how to measure effectiveness
159
When is the basis for how recruits will develop and
eventually operate determined?
p. 511
A.) Recruit school
B.) Live-fires
C.) Probationary period
D.) Recruiting process
a
160
What percent of fatalities occurred while responding to or
returning from an alarm in 2000?
p. 513
A.) 19%
B.) 27%
C.) 38%
D.) 24%
d
