Incident Safety Officer Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025
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Incident Safety Officer Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2024/2025
Before being assigned as an ISO, you must meet the requirements of (NFPA)
NFPA 1521 & NFPA 1021
If the ISO believes there is a safety risk, he has the authority to
Stop, alter, or suspend responder activities at an i...
Incident Safety Officer Exam Questions With
100% Correct Answers 2024/2025
Before being assigned as an ISO, you must meet the requirements of (NFPA)
NFPA 1521 & NFPA 1021
If the ISO believes there is a safety risk, he has the authority to
Stop, alter, or suspend responder activities at an incident.
The Incident Safety Officer should
Be among the most experienced and accredited personnel on the tactics being implemented.
A technical specialist may be used to provide guidance on safety issues
As needed, based on the type of incident or by the counsel of the ISO
True statement about laws, regulations and standards
It is your first responsibility to make sure your organization complies with applicable laws.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Standardized training requirements for hazardous materials response and hazardous waste site
operations.
This regulation establishes the procedures and protocols for response to an incident involving
HazMats.
HAZWOPER
Three types of information that should be included in an EOP/LERP
Emergency medical treatment
Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties
Safe Distances and places of refuge
The Pre-emergency Planning and Coordination with Outside Parties section of an EOP/LERP includes:
Agencies that may participate in an emergency response.
The first step in the development of a risk management plan is:
Compiling a list of all emergency and non emergency operations and duties.
If a particular type of injury occurs repeatedly, it:
will most likely continue to occur until the root causes are identified.
National Response Framework (NRF)
Framework presents guiding principles for a unified national response to disasters and emergencies.
NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
Guidelines for establishing an incident management system for emergency operations.
,True statement about SOPs
The ISO must intervene if the failure to follow SOPs is creating the potential for imminent danger.
Three target areas that should be considered for the development of a pre-incident plan.
Lumber Yards
Flammable liquid storage tank farms
Natural gas distribution pipeline
Three qualities of an effective EOP
Well-organized
Specifies responders' operational duties
Addresses all community hazards
Section of a LERP (Local Emergency Response Plan) that identifies how the public will be notified of an
emergency is the:
Emergency Alerting and Response Procedures section
Three types of information contained in the PPE and Emergency Equipment section of a LERP
-Sources of specialized people and equipment
-Emergency equipment available from facilities in the community
-What type of equipment is appropriate for varying degrees of response risk
Three skills an individual predesignated as the ISO should possess.
-Incident management experience
-Able to enforce the organization's SOPs
-Knowledge of the incident management system
True statement about ISO tools
The clear identification of the ISO has been linked to improved effectiveness on scene and reminds all
responders to be safety-conscious.
Difference between Hazard and Risks
Hazard is significant and known danger (light smoke during clean up ops)
Risk is unknown (Searching for a lost child through the night)
High Frequency/Low Severity
Moderate Concern; ACTION: Evaluate work environment incident response protocol and procedures.
High Frequency/High Severity
Immediate Concern; ACTION: Immediately initiate MAYDAY training, pre-MAYDAY and rescue,
situational awareness, and self survival skills training programs.
Low Frequency/Low Severity
Least Concern; NO ACTION
, Low Frequency/High Severity
Moderate Concern; ACTION: Analyze incident to determine if procedure, equipment or education
would prevent future incidents.
Three emergency response items, activities, or operations that must be included or addressed in an
organization's risk management plan.
-Resource management, including personnel accountability
-Situational factors that have historically led to responder injuries and fatalities
-Directives dealing with SOPs such as apparatus positioning and rest and rehab
Significant risk to member safety may be acceptable when
There is a potential to save endangered lives
Everyone Goes Home Initiative #1
Define and advocate the need for CULTURAL CHANGE within the fire service.
Everyone Goes Home Initiative #2
Enhance the personal and organizational accountability for HEALTH and SAFETY
Everyone Goes Home Initiative #3
Focus greater attention on the integration of RISK MANAGEMENT with incidents.
Everyone Goes Home Initiative #4
All firefighter must be empowered to STOP UNSAFE PRACTICES.
Three ways in which the Safety Officer can affect cultural change for the fire service.
-Lead by example
-Examine your attitudes and behaviors regarding safety
-Realize that change is not a threat to the organization
Risk Identification
Compiling a list of all emergency and no emergency operations and duties.
Risk Evaluation
Determining incident frequency and severity
Risk Management Monitoring
Annually revising all areas that address emergency responder health and safety
When something is unknown
The ISO should consider it to be a potentially dangerous condition
The competencies described in the NFPA training and Professional Qualifications standards..?
Define the knowledge and skills required to gain certification for a specific task or job.
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