Admin
“Non-plan states” refers to states that have not adopted:
OSHA regulations
A fire department is required to have a _________ to track personnel and assignments at an emergency scene.
personnel accountability system
A two-lane intersection has _______ potential crash points.
5
Which is the correct term for taking a brief break to rest, hydrate, and change the SCBA bottle?
Recycling
A natural gas shut-off valve is usually a quarter turn-valve and is considered to be in the open position when _______?
The handle is in line with the supply pipe
Health and safety programs for fire fighters are the subject of NFPA:
1500
What is the minimum number of fire fighters required to make up a firefighting team?
2
What assumption should we make about any downed electrical wires?
Fire fighters should operate under the assumption that all downed utility lines are energized.
The majority of fire fighter injuries are
over exertion and strain
The purpose of a(n) _________ is to respond immediately if a crew working inside the hazardous area needs rescue.
Which was a product of the first National Firefighter Life Safety Summit?
The 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
What is the purpose of a personnel accountability system?
Track personnel and assignments on the emergency scene
When is it acceptable to drive a fire apparatus over a downed power line
This is never an acceptable practice.
What is the term for acting without a superior's orders or outside of department SOPs
Freelancing
What is the relationship between habits developed in training and performance on the fire ground?
Habits developed in training will continue on the fire ground
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? Hint: technology
Utilize technology wherever it can produce higher levels of safety and health
What does the “buddy system” refer to?
A team of at least two members who maintain constant contact
When responding to domestic disputes or other scenes involving violence, fire fighters should:
wait for law enforcement to declare the scene safe.
When is freelancing acceptable during emergency operations?
Never
The majority of fire fighter deaths are caused by:
stress, overexertion, and medical issues
Which is one of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives? Hint: mental health
Ensure that fire fighters have access to counseling and psychological support services
At least one member of every interior firefighting team should be equipped with a
portable radio
Doubling the speed of a vehicle will increase the force exerted by that vehicle by a factor of:
4
Who is responsible for determining that removal of SCBA is permissible after a fire has been extinguished?
the safety officer
Situational awareness is best summed up b
Seeing the big picture and avoiding tunnel vision