Section 7 Wellness/fitness Initiative

Front 1

Historically the Fire Service has paid more attention to the ____ _________ and equipment than the uniformed personnel.

Back 1

Fire Apparatus

Front 2

High physical demands of the job often result in adverse physciological and _____________ outcomes.

Back 2

Psychological

Front 3

In effort to create universally accepted programs for improving health, wellness and fitness within the North American Fire Service. Who joined efforts to create Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative?

Back 3

The IAFC and IAFF

Front 4

What is the goal of the Wellness/Fitness Initiative(WFI)?

Back 4

To improve the quality of life for all uniformed personnel

Front 5

What are the 5 main focuses of the WFI?

Back 5

1. Medical
2. Fitness
3. Rehabilitation
4. Behavioral Health
5. Data Collection

Front 6

The exam is designed to help identify _______ problems affecting the individual, his/her Dept, and the Professional ____ ________.

Back 6

Health, Fire Service

Front 7

The exams are performed ________ with medical, fitness and ______ data being gathered to track the natural history and ______ status of firefighters and EMS providers.

Back 7

Annually, Injury, Health

Front 8

Medical exam in the WFI is designed to determine whether or not the individual is __________ and _________ able to perform essential job duties without undue risk to harm to self or others.

Back 8

Physically, Mentally

Front 9

mecial exam in the WFI is designed to monitor effects of exposure to specific biological, __________, or __________ agents.

Back 9

Physical, Chemical

Front 10

Medical exam in the WFI is designed to detect changes in individuals health that may be related to __________ working conditions.

Back 10

Harmful

Front 11

Medical exam in the WFI is designed to detect any patterns of ________ in the workforce that might indicate underlying work related problems

Back 11

Disease

Front 12

Medical exam in the WFI is designed to provide workers with information about the ____________ hazards and current ______

Back 12

Occupational, Health

Front 13

Medical exam in the WFI is designed to provide cost-effective investment in the early __________, disease ___________, and health ___________ of the firefighter

Back 13

Detection, Prevention, Promotion

Front 14

Medical exam in the WFI is designed to comply with Federal, State, ___________, and local requirements

Back 14

Provincial

Front 15

Repeatedly, research has shown need for high levels of ________ fitness, __________ endurance, and muscular _________ to perform firefighting tasks safely and effectively.

Back 15

Aerobic, Muscular, Strength

Front 16

Effective physical fitness programs has fitness ___________

Back 16

Evaluations

Front 17

Effective physical fitness programs has qualified peer fitness _________ and exercise ____________

Back 17

Trainers, Specialists

Front 18

Effective physical fitness programs has on duty _________ time

Back 18

Workout

Front 19

Effective physical fitness programs has available safe workout ________ and facilities

Back 19

Equipment

Front 20

Effective physical fitness programs has the incorporation of fitness into Fire Service __________ and culture through education and ___________

Back 20

Philosophy, Awareness

Front 21

Effective physical fitness programs has individualized fitness ___________

Back 21

Prescriptions

Front 22

All personnel participates in a __________, annual, non-punitive, and _________ fitness assessment following medical clearance.

Back 22

Mandatory, Confidential

Front 23

Personalized feedback includes; current level of fitness, level of ___________ since past assessments, _________ evaluation of his/her physical capacity to safely perform assigned jobs, and suggested exercise programs.

Back 23

Improvement, Realistic

Front 24

The Fitness Evaluation consists of aerobic capacity options; Treadmill and _____ ____

Back 24

Stair Mill

Front 25

the Fitness Evaluation consists of Muscular Strength; _________ dynamometer, Leg dynamometer, and ___ dynamometer

Back 25

Handgrip, Arm

Front 26

The Fitness Evaluation consists of Muscular ___________; Push-up, and ____-up

Back 26

Endurance, Curl

Front 27

the Fitness Evaluation consists of ___________; Modified sit and _______.

Back 27

Flexibility, Reach

Front 28

Measurment of heart rate response during normal firefighting tasks shown to be or near _________ levels.

Back 28

Maximal

Front 29

The oxygen consumption rates associated with the performance of live fire, rescue and suppression tasks fall within the range of __% and __% of maximum.

Back 29

60, 80

Front 30

The cardiovascular, ___________, and ________________ strain resulting from the performance of work at this high level of intensity is profound.

Back 30

Respiratory, Thermoregulatory

Front 31

Strength is defined as the __________ force that a specific muscle or muscle _______ can generate.

Back 31

Maximal, Group

Front 32

What is the weight of equipment used by a single firefighter according to several studies and job analysis?

Back 32

100 lbs

Front 33

Reduced muscular strength can contribute to the high incidence of _____, _______ and ____ injuries among firefighters.

Back 33

Sprains, Strains, Back

Front 34

Strength measurements are specific to the _____ and range of _______ being measured.

Back 34

Joint, Motion

Front 35

To measure strenth accurately with the highest degree of safety, evaluators must emphasize ______ ___________.

Back 35

Proper Technique

Front 36

What are the 5 Grip strengths that have shown to be a key factor in many essential emergency response tasks.

Back 36

1. Lifting and Carrying equipment
2. Packaging and moving patients
3. Holding and operating hose lines
4. Raising extension ladders
5. Removing victims

Front 37

What are the 5 Leg strengths that require many essential emergency service tasks?

Back 37

1. Lifting and carrying equipment
2. Forcing entry
3. Climbing and negotiating ladders and stairs
4. Pulling and operating hose lines
5. Moving patients

Front 38

What are the 3 Arm flexion strengths that is key for the performance of many standards and essential Fire and emergency tasks?

Back 38

1. Stabilizing, lifting and carrying tools and equipment
2. Operating handlines
3. Victim transport

Front 39

Muscular Endurance is the ability of a muscle group to perform reapeated ___________

Back 39

Contractions

Front 40

___ levels of muscular endurance precipitate many ___________ Fire Service injuries.

Back 40

Low, Preventable

Front 41

Flexibility is the __________ measure of the range of motion of a _____. It is dependent on the pliability of the surrounding tissues (i.e. muscles, ________, and ligaments).

Back 41

Functional, Joint, tendons

Front 42

A lack of flexibility is a major contributor to ________.

Back 42

Injuries

Front 43

Joint and ____ restrictions may influence essential dynamic movements, balance, ____________, and muscular work efficiency

Back 43

Limb, Coordination

Front 44

According to the IAFF Death and Injury Survey, the leading type of line of duty injuries is ______ and _______.

Back 44

Sprains, Strains

Front 45

What is the most prevalent line of duty injury that leads to premature departure from the Fire Service?

Back 45

Back Injuries

Front 46

When a joint lacks __________, that specifc joint is unable to move through its _______ range of motion. Once this occurs, other surrounding joints must ___________ to perform essential tasks.

Back 46

Flexibility, Normal, Compensate

Front 47

Many uniformed personnel have reported some past medical history of what?

Back 47

Low back pain

Front 48

A recent survey by the Miami Dade County Fire Rescue Dept. revealed that __% of their members were reporting current low back pain. in addition __% of members reported a past medical history of low back pain.

Back 48

55, 86

Front 49

In some Departments, medical disability from on the job injuries and illnesses accounts for over __% of retirements.

Back 49

50

Front 50

According to the IAFF Death and Injury survey in ____, low back injuries and other sprains and strains accounted for over __% of total injuries.

Back 50

1999, 50

Front 51

Firefighters injuries caused how many lost work hours per 100 workers?

Back 51

9,597

Front 52

When compared to data compiled for private industry by the United States Bureau of Labor __________, the IAFF Death and Injury Survey indicates that the frequency of firefighter job related injury is __ times that of workers in private industry. If this trend continues, more than, 1 out of every _ firefighters will be injured this year.

Back 52

Statistics, 4.5, 3

Front 53

Who makes informed decisions and is familiar with firefighting job requirements regarding the functional capacities of firefighters after significant injuries or illnesses occur?

Back 53

Physicians and Therapists

Front 54

The FD must control the process and provide the necessary input to drive this process; and , ______ must support the _____________ process from beginning to end.

Back 54

Labor, rehabilitation

Front 55

Any firefighter on extended leave status from normal duties must undergo medical and fitness evaluations prior to returning to full duty after a period of how many days?

Back 55

30 or more

Front 56

Extended leave status includes ________ assignment, leave of _______, and leave due to illness, injury, __________, or other qualifying situations.

Back 56

Alternate, Absence, Maternity

Front 57

The proactive injury prevention program should include a comprehensive and effective _________ program

Back 57

Wellness

Front 58

The proactive injury prevention program should include __________ fitness program

Back 58

Physical

Front 59

The proative injury prevention program should include a strong commitment to ______ both Labor and ____________

Back 59

Safety, Management

Front 60

The proactive injury prevention program should include a designated ______ Officer

Back 60

Safety

Front 61

The proactive injury prevention program should include an ergonomic ________ of all aspects of the job to look for ways to ________ the work environment

Back 61

Analysis, Redesign

Front 62

The proactive injury prevention program should include an ___________ component that begins in the Fire __ and continues thoughout the _____ career

Back 62

Educational, TA, Entire

Front 63

The proactive injury prevention program should include a recognition system for personnel who ________, play, and ________ safety

Back 63

Practice, Preach

Front 64

A wellness program is not complete without addressing the ___________ health of those involved

Back 64

Behavioral

Front 65

What is every bit as important as our uniformed personnel's physical health?

Back 65

Behavioral health

Front 66

In the behavioral health component of the WFI what are 2 important tools to help achieve total wellness?

Back 66

1. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
2. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Programs (CISD)

Front 67

The services available through behavioral health must ensure the confidentiality and ________ of the uniformed personnel both in writing and in _________.

Back 67

Privacy, Practice

Front 68

A benefit of a well balanced diet is Feelling ______ day to day

Back 68

Better

Front 69

A benefit of a well balanced diet is More ______ to exercise harder and for ______ duration

Back 69

Energy, Longer

Front 70

A benefit of a well balanced diet is Quicker _________ after workouts and difficult _________

Back 70

Recovery, Incidents

Front 71

Obesity increases an individual's risk for injury, _______ performance, and adversely affect the ability to _______ heat while working. A well balanced ____, combined with a consistent _________ program, is the most reliable method to reduce body fat.

Back 71

Reduces, Dissipate, Diet, Exercise

Front 72

A benefit of a well balanced diet is Improved _________ to disease

Back 72

Resistance