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39 Cards in this Set
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Baffle |
Inside water tank to prevent sloshing and shifting the center of gravity of the apparatus. Intermediate partial bulkhead that reduces the surge effect in a partially loaded liquid tank |
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Standard of Care |
Level of care that all persons should receive, care that does not meet this standard is considered inadequate |
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Driver Reaction Distance |
The distance the apparatus travels from the when the driver realizes the need to stop and until the operator's foot touches the pedal |
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Chronic |
Long term and reoccurring E.G. cancer, diabetes |
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Prevention of Firefighter Injury Tactics |
Provide effective training Maintaining company discipline and accountability Following established safety-related SOP's Using protective clothing and equipment Maintaining high levels of fitness Following risk management guidelines Using rehabilitation facilities at emergency incidents |
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Phoenix Model Simplified |
Risk a lot to save a lot Risk a little to save a little Risk nothing to save nothing |
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Mitigate |
To make less harsh or intense; to alleviate |
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Chemicals Found in Smoke that Contribute to COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) |
Carbon Monoxide Sulfur Dioxide Hydrogen Chloride Phosgene Nitrogen Oxides Aldehydes Particulates |
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Risk Management Plan |
Written plan that analyzes the exposure to hazards, implements appropriate risk management techniques, and establishes criteria for monitoring their effectiveness |
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Main Goals for Firefighter Safety and Health Program |
Prevent human suffering, fatalities, injuries, illness, and exposures to hazardous atmospheres and contagious diseases Prevent damage to or loss of equipment Reduce accidents and hazardous exposures, and their severity |
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Total Stopping Distance |
The sum of driver-reaction distance and braking distance. From the moment the operator realizes the need to stop until the vehicle is completely stopped |
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Hazard |
Condition, substance, or device that can directly cause injury or loss; the source of the risk |
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NFPA Standards that establish safety programs that departments must adopt |
NFPA 1581 Standard of Fire Department Infection Control Program NFPA 1582 Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments NFPA 1584 Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises |
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Water Tenders |
Mobile Water Supply Two Types -Custom Built; have baffled water tanks capable of holding 1000 gallons or more -Home Built; may be former military fuel tankers or may not be properly baffled |
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Situational Awareness |
Being aware of other drivers and your surroundings, and anticipating potential hazards |
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Collapse Zone |
Area that must be kept clear in case a wall or other piece of structure collapses into it |
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Training Evolution |
Operation of fire and emergency services training covering one or several aspects of fire fighting. AKA Practical Training Evolution |
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Hot Zone |
Forward access point to hazard area |
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Warm Zone |
Safe haven during an incident |
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Cold Zone |
Most distant area from incident. Outer boundary acts as crowd control barrier. Houses staging area, command post, and RIT/RIC |
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Control Zones |
Commonly labeled hot, warm, and cold |
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Crowd Control |
Limiting the access of nonemergency personnel to the emergency scene |
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Incident Command System (ICS) |
Organizational model that applies to any type of emergency Based on NIMS-ICS system -Report to only one supervisor -Operate as part of a team -Remain aware of your situation -Advise supervisors of any changes in situation -Manage Air Supply -Enter and withdraw as a team |
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Rehabilitation |
Allowing firefighters to rest, re-hydrate, and recover during an incident |
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NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program |
Covers Topics -Safety and Health related policies and procedures -Training and Education -Fire apparatus, equipment, and driver/operators -Protective clothing and protective equipment -Emergency Operations -Facility safety -Medical and Physical requirements -Member assistance and wellness programs -Critical incident stress management |
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NFPA Standards for protective clothing and equipment |
NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting NFPA 1975 Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Emergency Services NFPA 1977 Standard on Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting |
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NFPA Standards on safe training practices and programs |
NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions NFPA 1404 Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training NFPA 1407 Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews NFPA 1410 Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Operations NFPA 1451 Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program |
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NFPA Standards for the care and maintenance of personnel and respiratory protection equipment |
NFPA 1851 Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting NFPA 1981 Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Emergency Services |
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Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) |
Description of any atmosphere that poses an immediate hazard to life or produces immediate, irreversible, debilitating effects on health |
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Stressor |
Any agent, condition, or experience that causes stress |
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) |
Program to help employees and their families with work or personal problems |
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Computer Based Accountability System |
Uses radio-based tracking attached to PPE Means of Personnel Accountability |
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SCBA Tag System |
Uses information maintained by an Accountability Officer to track entry and expected exit times Means of Personnel Accountability |
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Everyone Goes Home |
Result in 2004 summit hosted by National Fallen Firefighters Foundation |
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Acute |
Of rapid onset and short duration; sharp or severe E.G. colds/viruses |
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The leading cause of death in firefighters |
Stress and overexertion including heart attack and stroke Cardiovascular diseases |
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Two Main Classifications for Illness |
Chronic/Acute |
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Braking Distance |
The distance the apparatus travels from when the driver touches the brake pedal until the vehicle is completely stopped |
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Passport System |
Uses passports attached to a control board Means of Personnel Accountability |
