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Chapter 2 - Firefighter Life Safety
Firefighter Life Safety
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Undergraduate 1
06/19/2015

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Term
OSHA
Definition
A division of U.S. Labor department enforces safety regulation
Term
34. Most injuries are caused by? (73)
Definition
Unsafe behaviors.
Term
35. What establishes safety requirements for all uses of tools and equipment? (75)
Definition
NFPA 1500
Term
36. What is an essential resource for maintaining the good condition of equipment ? (75)
Definition
A repair log.
Term
NFPA 1403
Definition
Standard on Qualifications on Live Fire Training Evolution's
Term
37. What NFPA rule establishes safety requirements for all uses of tools and equipment? (page75)
a. 1500
b. 1600
c. 1700
d. 1800
Definition
a. 1500
Term
38. Unpowered tools are designed to be carried and used by how many people? (page75)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Definition
a. 1
Term
39. Which of the following is not a safety guideline for both hand tools and power tools? (page76)
a. Wear appropriate PPE
b. Remove loose clothing
c. Select the appropriate tool for the job
d. Inspect tools after use
Definition
d. inspect tools after use
Term
39. Which of the following is not a safety guideline for both hand tools and power tools? (page76)
a. Wear appropriate PPE
b. Remove loose clothing
c. Select the appropriate tool for the job
d. Inspect tools after use
Definition
d. inspect tools after use
Term
Three things to keep in mind for Emergency Scene Safety
Definition
Work as a team
Wear appropriate PPE
Follow department SOP'S
Term
Most important thing to do during Emergency Operation Safety
Definition
To Protect your community
Term
NFPA 101
Definition
Life safety code for buildings, involves means of egress, and fire protection systems
Term
Which of the following Risk Management recommendations is TRUE? (Page #63)
Definition
All hazards should be appropriately evaluated.
Term
Why does NFPA 1500 © require Safety and Health programs? (page #63)
Definition
To reduce damage and loss of equipment
Term
What is the primary goal of an EAP? (Page #65)
Definition
Services for confidential counseling
Term
Obesity
Definition
Body has to much fat in it
Term
Diabetes
Definition
A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood, or high blood glucose.
Term
49. Where is the safest location for defensive operations when working in a collapse zone? (page 85)

a. Behind the engine
b. At the corner of the building
c. In front of the A side.
d. Standing by incident command.
Definition
b. At the corner of the building
Term
Stress
Definition
Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way.
Term
As a rule of thumb. if a building is 30 feet tall, how tall would your collapse zone be? (page 85)

a. 30 feet
b. 35 feet
c. 40 feet
d. 45 feet
Definition
d. 45 feet
Term
What is the leading cause of death for on-duty firefighters? (page 46)
Definition
Overexertion
Term
What are the leading types of injuries sustained by firefighters? (page 46)
Definition
Strains and Sprains
Term
For career departments, injuries result in the following except? (page 48)
Definition
Decrease in District Covered
Term
One form of a personnel accountability system that uses a list of every member of their crew and is turned over to the Accountability Officer to enter the hot zone is called what system? (page 86)

a. Electronic accountability system
b. Passport system
c. Hot zone pass system
d. Rescue alert system
Definition
b. Passport system
Term
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of firefighter fatalities, accounting for what percent of the line-of-duty deaths? (49)
Definition
45%
Term
What is the percent of injuries for less fit firefighters? (48)
Definition
50%
Term
What chemicals are commonly found in smoke that contributes to COPD? (50)
Definition
Carbon monoxide
Sulfur dioxide
Hydrogen chloride
Phosgene
Nitrogen oxides
Aldehydes
Particulates
Term
Which of the following is the best way to help avoid and combat skids
Definition
test brakes at low speed on slick roads
Term
32.) what are the two types of water tenders?
Definition
custom-built and apparatus and home-built apparatus
Term
33.) What is one of the guidelines for safely riding on, and dismounting an apparatus?
Definition
always be seated and securely belted in before the apparatus moves
Term
What is one appropriate action to dealing with stress?
Definition
Exercise
Term
If your personal stress management program is not working for you, what is the next step?
Definition
See your primary physician for help.
Term
In what section of NFPA can you find criteria for protective clothing and equipment?
Definition
19XX sections
Term
13) What is the NFPA Standard for Station/Work uniforms? (page 55)
Definition
NFPA 1975
Term
14) Many governing bodies in the U.S and what other country have chosen to adopt more than one NFPA standard? (page 56)
Definition
Canada
Term
15) What is the Incident Management system (IMS) also known as? (page 57
Definition
Incident Command System
Term
46. What best describes goal of scene management? (#83)
Definition
a. To create a work area for fire fighters only
b. To remove bystanders
c. To anger traffic
d. To create a safe work area for emergency responders
Term
47. When are accountability systems not needed? (#85)
Definition
a. Training
b. In the hot zone
c. Out of the hot zone
d. At the fire station performing station duties
Term
48. Where is the command post located in a scene control zone? (#84)
Definition
a. Cold Zone
b. Warm Zone
c. Hot Zone
d. Hazard Area
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