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This standard provides guidance on several key aspects of health & safety including policies, training & education, apparatus operation, PPE, emergency operations, station safety, medical & physical requirements, & health & safety programs.
NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, & Wellness Program
This systematic process provides longer periods of rest & recovery for emergency workers during an incident. It is usually conducted in a designated area away from the hazards of the emergency scene.
Rehabilitation.
True or False: Regardless of whether or not a vehicle in operating in emergency mode they are not subject to all traffic regulations.
False: Emergency vehicle operators are subject to all traffic regulations unless a specific exemption is made. Exemptions are legal only when the vehicle is operating in emergency mode.
This can provide confidential help with a wide range of problems (Physical, financial, emotional, or substance abuse) that might affect performance. This may be in the form of special events, projects, peer support, chaplain programs, & education.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
How frequently and for what duration should fire fighters spend doing physical fitness training
Firefighters should spend at least an hour each day in physical fitness training
What does the acronym SOP stand for?
Standard Operating Procedures. This is a written organizational directive that establishes or prescribes specific operational or administrative methods to be followed routinely for the performance of designated operations or actions. (NFPA 1521)
This has no place on the fire ground; it poses a danger to the firefighter who acts independently & to every other firefighter on scene.
Freelancing.
As part of the guidelines for safe emergency response you should always maintain a safe distance. You should stay at least how many seconds behind another vehicle in the same lane.
4 Seconds
This can be a result of critical incident stress that is cumulative, building up over time and cannot be traced to any one incident.
Burnout.
Carbohydrates are a major source of fuel for the body what are the 3 food groups in which it can be found?
Grains, vegetables, & fruits.
What does the acronym ICS stand for?
Incident Command System. This is designed to enable effective and efficient on-scene incident management by integrating organizational functions, tactical operations, incident planning, incident logistics, and administrative tasks within a common organizational structure.
What are the 3 utilities that firefighters should be able to disconnect on scene if needed?
Gas, Electric, & Water.
What are the 2 NFPA standards require that while en route, all crew members should be wearing seat belts properly?
NFPA 1500 & NFPA 1001.
How many times more likely is a fire department to experience a suicide than a line-of duty death?
A fire department is three times more likely to experience a suicide in any given year than a line-of duty death.
This allows the body to burn fat efficiently & release energy and is carried throughout the body by the bloodstream.
Glucose (blood sugar). Remember that is blood sugar levels drop too low, the body becomes weak & shaky. If blood sugar levels are too high, the body becomes sluggish
What does the acronym CISD stand for and what is purpose?
Critical incident stress debriefing. This is a post-incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma as the result of an emergency. (NFPA 1006)
In maintaining par accountability what are the 3 ways in which you can keep track of your “buddy”?
Team members should maintain visual, vocal, or physical contact with one another always.
How many potential crash points does a two-lane intersection have?
Every two-lane intersection has five potential crash points, making intersections very dangerous.
What are 2 examples of possible critical incident firefighters may experience?
Examples of Critical Incidents:
What does a healthy menu look like for a firefighter?
A healthy menu includes fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, & lean protein.
What method created in 2005 is used for reporting situations that could have resulted in injuries or deaths.
Near-Miss Reporting System.
What are 3 circumstances in which a firefighter should have a minimum of 20 minutes in rehabilitation before being released?
A firefighter should spend a minimum of 20 mins in rehabilitation following:
If the speed of a vehicle increases from 20 miles per hour to 40 miles per hour, what is the factor of force exerted by that vehicle increased by?
The laws of physics tell us that when the speed of a vehicle doubles, the force exerted by that vehicle increases by a factor of four. Higher speeds require more braking power & a longer distance to bring the vehicle to a stop.
What are 5 of the 7 recognized Stages of Emotional Reactions?
How much water should you drink after doing 5 to 10 mins of physical exertion?
Drink 8-10 ounces (0.2-0.3 Liters) of water for every 5-10 mins of physical exertion.