Chapter 2: Fire Fighter Safety - Chief Concepts

Front 1

Every fire fighter and fire department must have a strong commitment to ________ and ________. Safety must be fully integrated into every activity, procedure, and job description.

Back 1

Safety / health

Front 2

Each year, on average, ______ to _______ fire fighters are killed at emergency incident scenes, in fire stations, during training, and while responding or returning from an emergency.

Back 2

80 / 100

Front 3

The majority of all fire fighter deaths are caused by ___________________________.

Back 3

heart attacks or strokes

Front 4

_______ _________ ____________ are a major cause of fire fighter fatalities. Always wear your _______ _______ each and every time you are in a motor vehicle.

Back 4

Motor vehicle collisions / seat belt

Front 5

Fire fighters must always consider three groups when ensuring safety at the scene:
1)
2)
3)

Back 5

1) Their personal safety
2) The safety of other team members
3) The safety of everyone at the emergency scene

Front 6

A successful safety program must have four major components:
1)
2)
3)
4)

Back 6

• Standards and procedures
• Personnel
• Training
• Equipment

Front 7

The national Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s “__________________________________” describes the steps that need to be taken to change the current culture of the fire service to help make it a safer place for all fire fighters.

Back 7

16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

Front 8

Safety and well-being are directly related to personal health and fitness. You should eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, and sleep for __ to__ hours whenever possible.

Back 8

7 / 8

Front 9

A well-rounded fitness routine includes weight training, cardiovascular workouts, and ___________.

Back 9

stretching

Front 10

___________ ____________ ______________ are available to provide fire fighters with confidential counseling, support, or assistance in dealing with a physical, financial, emotional, or substance abuse problem.

Back 10

Employee assistance programs

Front 11

Each year, ___________ of fire fighter fatalities occur during training exercises. Do not attempt anything you feel is beyond your ability or knowledge. If you see something you feel is unsafe, _______ __________.

Back 11

10 percent / say something

Front 12

Emergency vehicle operators are subject to all ________ ____________ unless a specific exemption is made.

Back 12

traffic regulations

Front 13

Exceptions are legal only when operating in __________ _______.

Back 13

emergency mode

Front 14

Even with an exemption, the emergency vehicle operator can be found _________ or ________ ________ if involved in a crash.

Back 14

criminally / civilly liable

Front 15

An _________ does not relieve the operator of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with reasonable care for all persons using the highway.

Back 15

exemption

Front 16

Emergency driving requires good ________ and __________. Driving while impaired or distracted is unacceptable. Your driving record, both on-duty and off-duty, will impact your career as a fire fighter.

Back 16

reactions / alertness

Front 17

Safe driving practices will prevent most vehicle collisions. Anticipate the road and road conditions. Make allowances for ___________ ____________. Learn where the greatest risks are located on your routes. Be alert for the presence of other emergency vehicles.

Back 17

weather conditions

Front 18

The ____________ _____________ ____________ tracks personnel and assignments at the emergency scene. Several types of systems are acceptable, ranging from paper assignments to display boards to laptop computers and electronic tracking devices.

Back 18

personnel accountability system

Front 19

The _____________ _____________ ___________ should be turned off to safely secure the scene for fire fighters.

Back 19

electric power supply

Front 20

Do not try to move a ________ object alone—ask for help.

Back 20

heavy

Front 21

A fire fighter who experiences ________ _______ or discomfort should stop and seek medical attention immediately.

Back 21

chest pain

Front 22

A ________ ______________ ___________ ___________ is a forum in which firefighting and EMS personnel can discuss anxieties, stress, and emotions triggered by a difficult incident.

Back 22

critical incident stress debriefing

Front 23

The fire station is just as much a _________ as the fire ground. Be careful when working with power tools, ladders, electrical appliances, pressurized cylinders, wet floors, and hot surfaces.

Back 23

workplace

Front 24

An accident or injury, regardless of when or where it happens, can _______ ________ ___________ ______________.

Back 24

end your firefighting career