Firefighter safety Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources. - ANSWER-all hazard Which duty is a Fire Fighter I expected to perform? - ANSWER-Forcing entry into a structure Which statement describes the difference in the roles of a Fire Fighter I and a Fire Fighter II? - ANSWER-A Fire Fighter I works under the direct supervision of a Fire Fighter II or company officer. Which type of specialized fire compan...

IFSTA 6th Edition Chapter 2: Firefighter Safety and Health exam 2024/2025 In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were: A.live fire training. B.overexertion and falls. C.stress and overexertion. D.overexertion and being struck by an object. - Correct Answers C p.46 Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual? A.Physical pain B.Higher insurance payout C.Compensation payments D.Need to replace personnel off duty - Correct Answers A p.48 Which of the fol...

What category of lights are used in building interiors or remote areas of the scene? A) Fixed B) Portable C) Ambient D) Telescoping B) Portable What does NFPA 1500 require of all personnel operating in an immediately dangerous to life and health atmosphere? A) Be fully equipped with personal protective equipment B) Use a computer-based personnel accountability system C) Conduct a post incident analysis of the emergency operations D) Seek out ember assistance program resources aft...

IFSTA Chapter 20, 21 & 22 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Which duty would a firefighter perform if he or she were acting as crew leader? Select one: a. Coordinating resources with other resources at the scene b. Investigating the cause of the fire c. Acting as the point of communication between the IC and the dispatch center d. Determining whether the incident is approached with a defensive or offensive strategy Answer: Coordinating resources with other reso...

Illinois BOF State Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed one of the most important ways to pay attention to the surroundings in a hazardous environment is for the ff to maintain: situational awareness Tenders combined with __________ can efficiently provide large volumes of water to a fire ground operation. portable water tanks how are flammability limits and explosive limits related they are interchangeable terms meaning the same thing using the nuclear, biological, and ch...

The Phoenix Fire Department's highest priority is___ CORRECT ANSWER service excellence for our community Our ability to be effective in mitigating emergencies is directly connected to Phoenix Firefighters____ CORRECT ANSWER operating as safely as possible As professional firefighters, we must recognize that our____ and ___are designed to ensure that we function at the highest level of professionalism and as safely as possible. CORRECT ANSWER policies and procedures Safety is defined as...

Horizontal Dispatch correct answer: The responsibilities of calltaking and dispatching are distinct roles performed by separate individuals. Vertical Dispatch correct answer: One individual functions as both calltaker and dispatcher concurrently. When addressing scene safety, EFDs must consider which three groups of people? correct answer: The caller, bystanders, and responders Response configurations (actual assignments of apparatus) are: correct answer: Predetermined by local Fire...

IFSTA 7th edition FF 1 Mid Term Chp 1-15 (100) with Answers1. Paid-on-call firefighters are generally part of a _______ department a. Line B. staff C. career D. volunteer - correct answer D. volunteer 2. Departments use _______ to clarify expectations, delegate authority, and assign responsibility. (20) A. written regulations B. municipal ordinances C. administrative priorities D. standard operating procedures - correct answer A. written regulations 3. Firefighters who are given st...

U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Along with the NFPA, they publish annual statistics on firefighter fatalilites and injuries. One hundred deaths and eighty thousand job-related injuries Approximately how many fatalities and injuries for firefighters annually. National Firefighter Near-Miss Reporting System A system developed to gain a more accurate picture of Firefighter injuries. Stress or overexertion (includes heart attacks and strokes) and motor vehicle accidents Lead...

Firefighter 1 & 2 State Test 2023 What is the mission of the fire service? - ANSWER-To save lives and protect property What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter I and Firefighter II - ANSWER-1001 A ____ is a collection of rules enacted by law in a particular jurisdiction. - ANSWER-Code Which of the following BEST describes the action first taken after an alert to the station? - ANSWER-Dispatching of emergency services responders What task may a telec...