Firefighter safety Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were: Stress and overexertion Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual? Physical pain Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronic illness? Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk? Exposure to smoke and chemicals Which of the followi...

Firefighter injuries can be prevented by The use of personal protective clothing and equipment What is the MOST effective way to prevent firefighter injuries? Comprehensive training What should firefighters do in order to help prevent injuries? Maintain high levels of physical fitness In order to prevent injuries, firefighters should Follow established safety-related Stand Operating Procedures What is the 2nd most effective way to prevent firefighter injuries? Ma...

Which NFPA® standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment? 1851 Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual? Physical pain NFPA® 1500 requires that departments develop ___, including an annual medical verification of duty fitness. physical performance standards for personnel participating in emergency operations Which of the following is a goal of fire department safety and health programs? Pr...

Firefighter 1 BEFO Final study guide 2024 What is the mission for the fire service? -Correct Answer-to save lives and protect property What NFPA standard establishes basic training criteria for Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2? - Correct Answer-1001 Which of the following fire service organizational principals is described as a formal line of authority? -Correct Answer-Chain of Command A(an)___ is a written step by step plan of action. -Correct Answer-procedure Which of the following is th...

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 addresses firefighter - ANSWER minimum knowledge, skills and abilities Firefighter duties and responsibilities are influenced by many organizations. The organization that establishes and ensures workplace safety is the - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ____ is the standard the contains minimum requirements and procedures for a safety and health program - ANSWER 1500 At a minim...

80-100 # of Firefighters killed at emergency incident scenes in, fire stations, during training, and while responding or returning from an emergency. Heart attacks or strokes Majority of Firefighter deaths caused by.. Motor Vehicle Collisions Major cause of firefighter fatatlites 3 groups firefighters must consider when ensuring saftey at scene 1. Personal Safety 2. The Safety of other team members 3. The safety of everyone at the emergency scene Four Major Comp...

NFPA 1001 is the: A. Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. B. Standard for Industrial Fire Brigades. C. Standard for Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs. D. Standard for Blood Borne Pathogen Training. - Correct answer-A One of the primary functions of the truck/ladder company is: A. performing forcible entry to the fire building. B. directing traffic at the scene. C. laying supply lines for engine companies. D. fire attack. - Correct answer-A OSHA m...

What is the overall mission of the fire service? - ANSWER-Save lives and protect property and the environment. A (an)_______ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources - ANSWER-All hazard A type of fire departmental organizational structure where decisions and information are directed from the top and filtered down through intermediate levels to the base can be described as - ANSWER-Scalar More fire d...

What is the mission of the fire service? To save lives and protect property and the environment from fires and other hazardous situations. In the most common type of fire department organizational structure decisions and information are directed from the fire chief down through the intermediate levels Which fire service organizational principle refers to the formal line of authority, responsibility, and communication within an organization? Chain of command Which type of ...

Portable Radio A portable communication device used by fire fighters. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Post incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fire service programs that provide confidential help to fire fighters with personal issues. Rapid Intervention Crew A minimum of two fully-equipped personnel who are on-site, in a ready state, for immediate rescue of injured or trap...