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What type of job-related injuries or illnesses can a firefighter expect to encounter? |
Injuries Acute-short duration Chronic- long term
Illnesses cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer. Obesity, diabetes, drug and alcohol dependence, stress-induced hypertension, tabacco use/dependence, exposure related disease, AIDS and hepatitis |
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What topics does NFPA 1500 cover regarding firefighter safety and health? |
Safety and health policy and procedures, training & education, fire apparatus, equipment and driver operations, protective clothing and equipment, emergency operations, facility safety, medical and physical requirements, members assistance and wellness programs, critical incident stress managment (CISM) program |
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Federal OSHA regulations apply to what specific groups of firefighters? |
Federal and private sector. |
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How do the key behaviors of driving defensively, keeping the crew intact, and followingHow standard fireground procedures support the concept of risk management? |
Risk a lot to save a lotRisk a little to save a littleRisk nothing to save nothing |
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What are the main goals of a safety and health program? |
Prevent human sufferingPrevent damage to or loss of equipmentReduce accidents and hazardous exposures & their severity |
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In what areas can an EAP (employee assistance program) assist with? |
alcohol abuse, drug abuse, anxiety, marital problems, financial problems, personal problems, stress, depression |
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What key defensive driving skills can help promote safe vehicle operations? |
Situational awareness, Seat belt, keeping distance between you and veh in front of apparatus, Make eye contact at all 4 corners before running through an intersection code 3, wear restraints ect. |
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What are the guidelines for safety riding on, riding in, or dismounting an apparatus? |
Never stand on/in moving apparatus except for when loading hose and veh going no more than 5 mph. Seat belt, Hearing protection, use steps & hand-rales, secure tools & equipment, close cab doors, close safety gates & bars |
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How can firefighters prevent most back and leg strains related to injuries at fire stations and facilities? |
keeping your back straight as possible and lifting with your legs.-get help if too heavy or bulky to lift. |
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What are two general guidelines to follow that can improve tool and equipment safety? p.75 |
wear ppe and make sure tools are properly maintained. |
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What three steps can you take to maintain personnel safety during training? p.77 |
use appropriate ppe-apply situational awareness-be fit-adhere to all safety regulations |
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What fundamental rules can help minimize risks at an emergency scene? p.79 |
-follow your supervisor's orders-wear appropriate PPE-work as a team-follow departmental SOP-maintain communications with team members and command-do a risk/benefit analysis for every action |
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What protective equipment is available to increase your safety at emergency scenes? |
PPE SCBA |
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What types of control zones may be used to establish scene security? |
Hot, warm, cold. |
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Why is proper use of your personnel accountability system so important? |
Ensure safe return of responders from fire scene. |
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What kind of safety precaution should be taken when refilling SCBA cylinder? P.308 |
Only trained Personnel should operate the fill equipment, cylinders must be inspected before refilling, hearing and eye protection must be worn during filling operation, cylinder must be filled slowly to prevent overheating, cylinder must be filled to their capacity, cylinder must not be overfilled |
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What methods can you use to replace a SCBA cylinder?p.311 |
One person method or two person method. |
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What are the safety precautions taken when using a SCBA?p.312 |
Certified to wear and properly fit tested for face piece, closely monitor how you feel while wearing the SCBA, remember that your Air Supply duration can vary, always leave your SCBA on until you leave the contaminated area, in an idlh atmosphere work in teams of two or more, check your Air Supply status frequently, exit the idlh atmosphere before the low air alarm activates |
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What are common emergencies and non emergency exit indicators a firefighter main counter during an incident?p. 313 |
Situation is stabilized, there is a change in operational strategy, it is necessary to replace your cylinder, the I see orders the non-emergency withdrawal, the assignment is complete, low pressure air alarm, SCBA failure, withdrawal orders icy or safety officer, presence of APR or paper breakthrough symptoms, exceed permissible exposure limit, new hazard |
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What are some non emergency exit technique by prayers can use? P. 314 |
Buddy system, controlled breathing, egress paths, accountability system |
