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List ways to prevent firefighter injuries.
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1) effective training
2) Maintaining company discipline and accountability (team integrity) 3) Following established SOPs 4) Using personal protective clothing/equipment 5) Maintaining high levels of physical fitness |
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What NFPA standard outlines standards regarding fire department safety and health?
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NFPA 1500
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Are NFPA standards laws?
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No, but jurisdictions can decide to incorporate NFPA standards into their laws.
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What is OSHA?
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Occupational Saftety and Health Administration
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How many states run their fire departments under OSHA-approved plans?
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24
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Is Indiana an OSHA state?
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yes.
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What are the IFTSA principles of risk management? (3)
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1) Activities that present a significant risk to members will be limited to situations in which there is the potential for saving endangered lives.
2) Activities that are routinely employed to protect property shall be recognized as inherent risks to members, and actions shall be taken to avoid these risks. 3) No risk to the safety of members shall be acceptable when there is no potential for saving life or property. |
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What are the guidelines for riding safely in the apparatus?
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1) Always have all your protective clothing on before entering the cab
2) Always buckle up before the apparatus begins moving 3) Use handrails and steps 4) Wear hearing protection of noise levels are too high 5) If the apparatus is or may be in contact with electrical wires, jump clear of the truck. Do not let yourself touch the truck and the ground simultaneously. |
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What can firefighters do to prevent trips, slips, and falls at the fire station?
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Keep floors clean and pathways unobstructed. Keep railings, slidepoles, etc., in good repair and clean.
Clean up spills. |
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List some of the safety rules for using hand and power tools.
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1) Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
2) Remove loose clothing and keep long hair clear of moving heads. 3) Remove jewelry including rings and watches. 4) Select the appropriate tool for the job. 5) Know and follow the manufacturer's instructions 6) Inspect tools' conditions before use 7) Do not use badly worn or broken tools. 8) Provide adequate storage space for all tools and immediately return them to their place after use 9) Inspect, clean, and put all tools in a ready state before storing 10) Consult with and obtain approval from the manufacturer before modifying a tool 11) Use intrinsically safe tools when working in a flammable atmosphere 12) Do not remove safety guards or shields |
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List some safety rules for the use of power saws
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1) Match the saw to the task and the material to be cut
2) Never force a saw beyond its design limitations 3) Wear proper protective equipment 4) Remove loose clothing and contain long hair 5) Have hoselines in place when cutting materials that generate sparks 6) Avoid using power saws in potentially flammable atmospheres 7) Keep bystanders out of the work area 8) Follow manufacturer's instructions 9) Allow gas-powered saws to cool before refueling 10) Keep blades and cutting chains well sharpened 11) Use extreme caution when operating any saw above eye level |
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What NFPA standards must live fire trainings meet?
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NFPA 1403, and its guidelines on:
Site preparation Safety Prerequisite training Water supply Training plan Fuel Ventilation |
