FIT 7- CH.11

safety

National response standards could improve _______ based on the type of call, the apparatus, and the personnel responding.

standards developing organization

An organization that creates rules for a specific industry is referred to as a

Risk Management

As incidents grow in size and complexity, ________ must continually be reconsidered

procedure

A course of action, sometimes with steps of how it is to be accomplished, is referred to as a

series 1

A policy or procedure that could be applicable to virtually any fire and emergency service organization is a __________ policy.

history of revisions

Since standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines typically undergo changes over time, it is important to include a ____________ when making changes.

Series 3

Specialized standard operating procedures that are unique to a small number of organizations fall under which national response standards category

definitions

The first step in creating a standard is to establish standard ________ for different types of emergencies

Tanker (water tender)

What does the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) report as one of the most prevalent vehicles for fire fighter injuries and death?

It ensures consistency in application of the procedure.

What is the advantage of having a definition section in standard operating procedures?

Policies explain why something is done; procedures explain how something is done.

What is the main difference between policies and procedures?

Initiative 11

Which Life Safety Initiative states, "National standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed and championed"?

NFPA 1561

Which NFPA document is the Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System?

Risk Management

Which of the following would most likely fall under Series 1 policies?

policy

Which section of a standard operating procedure or guideline explains the rationale of why it was written?

procedures

Which section of a standard operating procedure or guideline should demonstrate the steps necessary to achieve the goal of the policy and expand on the responsibilities?

Common Terminology

It is important to write standard operating procedures and guidelines using __________ with a common writing style or format.

True

True or false? Using the word "standard" in standard operating procedures (SOP) and standard operating guideline (SOG) allows some deviation for unusual circumstances.

purpose

What should the first component of a policy or guideline discuss?

Institutionalized

What term is used to imply that the incident command system is utilized in both policy and practice?

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

A declaration of __________ compliance affirms that the organization's membership has been trained to specific levels and the command system's use is institutionalized

Series 3

A policy or procedure used for specialized incidents that may be applicable to some fire and emergency service organization is a _________ policy.

By reducing the number of fire ground decisions that must be made by the Incident Commander

How can policies and procedures positively impact the outcome of an incident?

series 1

Under a National Response Standards system, which level of policy would most benefit fire departments that provide emergency medical care while awaiting an ambulance from a third-party service for transport?

Standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines

What are the accepted ways to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and professionalism in emergency response organizations?

all of these answers are correct - It may involve a large number of people - It places a strain on local resources - It is non-routine

What criterion is necessary for an incident to be considered a special event by the Federal Emergency Management Agency?

Transport of patients to a medical facility

What is considered to be one of the most unclear "emergency versus nonemergency" decisions made by emergency responders?

operator error

What is the primary cause of apparatus and personally owned vehicle crashes according to most National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports?

Both proximity dangers and scene protection

What would Series 1 procedures for positioning apparatus primarily cover?

Create a system based on different levels of applicability.

What would be the first step in providing standard policies for all emergency response agencies?

shall

When interpreting policies, procedures, or standards, the word _____ is considered to be a very strong word that gives little room for variance.

should

When interpreting policies, procedures, or standards, the word ______ provides more leniency and flexibility in decision making.

shall and must

When writing standard operating procedures or guidelines involving safety, it is best to use strong words such as:

May and should

When writing standard operating procedures or guidelines that involve recommended practices, it is appropriate to use words such as:

Between the scene and approaching traffic

Where should a first-arriving emergency vehicle be positioned on the scene of a motor vehicle crash?

series 2

Which category of standard procedures would apply to a smaller audience of responders and would act as a template for organizations to develop a proven but applicable procedure?

incident safety officers

Which of the following would most likely fall under Series 2 policies?

specialized operations team

Which of the following would most likely fall under Series 3 policies?

Responsibilities

Which section of a standard operating procedure or guideline is intended to explain who is responsible for acting on the policy and what specific action he or she should take?

Policies

______ are specific clarifications and extensions of the mission statement that illustrate the beliefs of the organization.