Physical Fitness
How much time each day should a firefighter spend doing physical fitness?
60 minutes
What is the best way to avoid injuries on the fire ground?
Having the knowledge, skills, and training to be best prepared.
What 3 symptoms could be caused by a lack of sleep?
stress, worsened immune system, injuries
What is the purpose of emergency public education?
To help people understand how to prevent the loss of life, injuries, and property
What should a firefighter do before beginning a new workout routine?
be examined by either a personal or departnmental physician
What should firefighters do even after the complete the required training?
Continually seek out additional courses to keep their skills current.
What is a strategy for winding your mind down for a better sleep routine?
Turning off electronics at least 1hr 30 minutes before trying to go to sleep
What is the most commonly taught fire strategy to children?
STOP DROP ROLL
What are the 3 things a productive firefighter workout should include?(x3)
weight training, cardiovascular training, stretching
What are the 4 most common tools a fire fighter needs to train with?
Power tools, hand tools, PPE/SCBA, electronic instruments
TRUE or FALSE: You should keep your sleep schedule exactly the same when you are on and off shift.
TRUE
What does the acronym E.D.I.T.H stand for?
Exit Drills In The Home
What is a good guidline for how many oz of water that should be consumed for every 5-10 minutes of physical extertion?
8-10 oz
Who is in charge of safety during training?
TRUE or FALSE: sleep can prevent cancer and heart disease.
TRUE
What is an important installation and maintenance class that should be taught to the public?
Smoke detector installation
What is the best gym machine for firefighter to train with?
The stair climbing-machine
Firefighters must allways consider these 3 things when ensuring safety at a scene or during training...
-Personal safety
-Safety of the other team members
-The safety of everyone present at the emergency scene
A firefighter that has not slept for the adequate amount is a what?
Liability
Where are the places that fire and life safety should be taught? name at least 5 of the 8
-school classes
-scout troops
-church groups
-senior citizens
-civic organizations
-hospital staff
-business employees
-community events and celebrations