Firefighter Health Risks
Physical Fitness & Injury Prevention
Mental Health & Wellness
Safety Procedures & Regulations
Substance Use & Workplace Policy
100
What is the leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths? (LODD)
Heart Disease
100
What percentage of firefighter injuries are sprains and strains?
52%
100
What percentage of firefighters show symptoms of mental illness, according to a 2017 study?
34.2%
100
What should firefighters do on scene before entering the fire truck to reduce toxic exposure?
Gross decontamination - brush and hose off gear, remove balaclavas, etc.
100
What is the fire department policy regarding firefighters responding to calls while intoxicated?
PROHIBITED
200
What percentage of LODD in 2021 was caused by cardiovascular disease?
42%
200
Following a structured fitness regimen reduces injury rates by what percentage?
35%
200
More firefighters died by what cause in 2017 than in the line of duty?
Suicide
200
What are the three types of control zones at an emergency scene?
Hot, Warm, and Cold Zones
200
Who is notified immediately if a firefighter is suspected of being under the influence?
The Fire Chief
300
Name two types of cancer most common among firefighters.
Lung and Prostate Cancer
300
What percentage of U.S firefighters were overweight in 2010?
40%
300
What is one major barrier preventing firefighters from seeking mental health support?
Stigma, financial barriers, or lack of awareness/access to care.
300
What are the three worker rights under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?
Right to know, right to participate, right to refuse unsafe work.
300
What happens if a firefighter refuses to comply with an intoxication assessment?
They are suspended until the test results are reviewed
400
What is a key protective measure to reduce cancer risk from exposure to toxic chemicals?
Wearing an SCBA and and cleaning gear properly
400
Name two health risks linked to obesity in firefighters?
Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and cancer
400
What percentage of firefighters with 15+ years of service screened positive for mental illness symptoms?
45.1%
400
What safety standard emphasizes that firefighters should "Risk a lot to save a lot, risk a little to save a little, risk nothing to save nothing?
NFPA Standards
400
If a firefighter admits to being under the influence, what immediate action is taken?
They are taken home and subject to disciplinary action under policy #1212
500
What type of workplace exposure increases the risk of asthma, COPD, and lung cancer?
Smoke, gases, and chemicals like CO and phosgene
500
How often should firefighters engage in physical activity to help manage stress?
At least 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
500
Name one free mental health resource available to firefighters in Ontario?
Boots on the Ground, CAMH, BounceBack, ConnexOntario, etc.
500
What is one of the five primary causes of fire apparatus collisions?
Possible answers: speed, failure to stop at intersections, lack of seatbelt use, poor visibility, driver distraction
500
What external agency may get involved if reasonable suspicion of intoxication exists?
OPP