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27 Cards in this Set
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NFPA 1001 outlines
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A firefighters knowledge of self preservation
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Who's safety is a firefighter responsible for?
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The firefighters own safety
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What is the most common fire fighter injury?
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Lower back/ lumbar
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What is the most common source of injury for lumbar/lowerback.
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Improper lifting technique
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OSHA classifies the lifting that fire fighters do as
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Very Heavy
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All NFPA standards directly relate to
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firefighter health
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NFPA 1500 requires and assigned HSO. The HSO is a
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Health Safety Officer
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While on an Apparatus a fire fighter must be secured at all times unless he is performing 1 of 3 operations.
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EMS operations, Hose loading, and tiller training
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A fire fighter must wear his/her earplugs anytime sound exceeds _______ decibels.
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90 in the USA, 85 in canada
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There are two types of jump seats ________ requires you wear protective facial gear while riding in it. _________ does not require protective gear.
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Un-encapsulated/ Cage and Encapsulated
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SCBA stands for:
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Self contained breathing apparatus
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SAR's stands for
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Supplied air respirator
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RIC
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Rapid Intervention crew
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NFPA 1561
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Outlines accountability for all equipment and firefighters.
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NFPA 101
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Pertains to decontamination and infection control, as-well as cleaning of gear.
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What are 3 wellness programs offered by NFPA 1500
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Stress Relief Program, Family Counseling, quitting drinking and smoking programs
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OSHA stands for
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Occupational safety and health act
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How many states comply with OSHA
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24
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In what situation do you not use the handlebars on a apparatus
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when near possible charged wires.
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When lifting one is supposed to bend at the ___________.
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Knees
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Safety instructor to student ration in a live fire training environment is.
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1:5
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Flammable liquids are ______ during live fire training.
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Prohibited
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The first arriving officer to the scene of a incident ___________ _________.
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Assumes command
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When involved in a highway incident you must position the apparatus.
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To block oncoming traffic
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When blocking traffic turn your wheels __________.
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Away from the incident
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When establishing control zones the three zones are referred to as?
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Hot, warm, and cold
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Rapid Intervention teams consist of how many fire fighters?
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2
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