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30 Cards in this Set
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ICS |
Standardized approach to incident management that facilitates interaction between cooperating agencies; adaptable to incidents of any type or size. |
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NFPA 1403 |
Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions |
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Fire Fighting Boots |
Designed to meet the requirements of NFPA, OSHA & CAN/CSA Z195-02 (R2008). |
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NFPA 1583 |
Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members |
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NFPA 1582 |
Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments |
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72,000 to 83,000 |
Approximately how many fire fighter injuries are reported in the USA each year? |
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Stress/Overexertion |
What is the leading cause of death among fire fighters? |
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100 |
Approximately how many on-duty deaths are recorded each year? |
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45% |
What percentage of fire fighter fatalities are due to cardiovascular disease? |
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Mitigate |
To make less harsh or intense; to alleviate. |
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Hazard |
Condition, substance or device that can directly cause injury or loss; the source of a risk. |
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40% |
Up to what percentage of fire fighters are overweight? (This is 6% above the national average of the general population). |
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NFPA 101 |
Life Safety Code • Facilities must have a space & means for cleaning, disinfecting & storing infection control devices. • Standard also requires inspection, maintenance & prompt repairs as well as no smoking in all facilities. |
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Cognitive Symptoms of Stress |
• Memory problems • Inability to concentrate • Poor judgement • Dwelling on the negative • Anxious thoughts • Constant worrying |
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Emotional Symptoms of Stress |
• Moodiness • Irritability/short temper • Agitation, inability to relax • Feeling overwhelmed • Feeling lonely/isolated • Depression/general unhappiness |
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NFPA 1581 |
Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program |
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NFPA 1500 |
What is the most comprehensive standard on firefighter safety & health? |
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Federal & Private Sector Employees (fire fighters) |
Title 29, Chapter XVII of CFR OSHA regulations apply only to whom? |
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation |
• Non-profit organization created by congress in 1992 • With the U.S. fire Organization, they're committed to reducing fire fighter fatalities by 25% w/in 5 years, and 50% w/in 10 years. |
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25% |
What percentage of firefighter fatalities are attributed to firefighters responding in their personal vehicles? |
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45% |
What percentage of fire fighter injuries occurred on the fireground? |
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62% |
In 2010, what percentage of fire fighter deaths involved volunteers? |
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Main Goals of a Safety Program |
• Preventing human suffering, fatalities, injuries, illnesses and exposures to hazardous atmospheres & contagious diseases. • Preventing damage to, or loss of equipment. • Reducing accidents & hazardous exposures and their severity. |
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Main Life Safety Initiative of Everyone Goes Home Alive |
Define & advocate the need for a cultural change relaying to safety; incorporating the leadership, management, supervision, accountability & personal responsibility. |
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100 |
According to the NFPA, how many fire fighters died in training-related accidents between 1996 & 2005? |
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Approximately how many fire fighter deaths are associated with MVCs while responding to/returning from alarms? |
25 |
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According to DOT, approximately how many civilians are killed per year due to MVCs with emergency vehicles? |
25 |
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According to a study by IUP, when do the greatest number of collisions occur? |
Daylight - 51% Dawn/dusk - 11% Night - 27% Unknown - 11% |
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Statistical analysis of road conditions surrounding MVCs with emergency vehicles. |
Dry road - 61% Wet road - 25% Snow/ice - 6% Muddy road - 1% Unknown - 5% |
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What is the most common cause of apparatus damage? |
Collisions due to backing. |
