FO1 Chapter #8
The methods of managing risks fall into 3 types of control, what are they?
1. Administration 2. Engineering 3. Personal Protection
"Everyone Goes Home" is a program developed by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to prevent line of duty deaths & injuries, & has outlined 16 initiatives. The first initiative ie below. (Fill in the blank) ______ & _____ the need for a cultural change within the fire service relating to safety, incorporating leadership, management, _________, accountability, & personal responsibility.
1. Defined 2. Advocate 3.. supervision
Performing risk management includes the following elements: (Fill in the blank) 1) _________ & _______ risk exposures & formulating risk management solutions. 2) Selecting risk management solutions & ________ those solutions. 3) _______ risk management solutions.
1. Identifying & analyzing 2. Implementing 3. Monitoring
If an accident occurs to a FF, witnesses to the accident should also be interviewed. This should include what 3 things?
1. Those who were directly involved in the accident 2. Those who were indirectly involved in the accident 3. Those who observed what happened
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2017 _____% of injuries can be attributed to wounds cuts, bleeding, & bruises.
15%
The NFPA's U.S. Firefighter Injuries-2017 report shows that the number of fire-ground injuries per 1000 fires has declined from 26.9 in 2006 to _______ in 2017.
18.6
The fire service role in controlling community risk has evolved from the risk conflagrations in the?
1880s
The minimum size of an interior work team is?
2 FF's
The preliminary data from NFPA's Firefighter Fatalities in the U.S.- 2018 were that ______ EMTs died of suicide in 2018
21
Requiring firefighters riding in apparatus to be seated, & wearing seat belts could prevent _______ fatalities every year.
3 to 6
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2017 ____% of the injuries can be attributed to internal trauma/crushing.
36%
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2018 ____% of the injuries can be attributed to sudden cardiac death.
39%
Firefighter deaths during training activities represent ______% of the non-emergency annual line-of-duty death total in 2018.
46%
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2017 ______% of the injuries can be attributed to strains & sprains.
48%
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2017 ____% of the injuries can be attributed to thermal stress.
5%
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2018 ____% of the injuries can be attributed to burns.
5%
EMS accounts for more than _____ % of responses in many fire departments; this, the fire officer must also understand the requirements of medical PPE.
60%
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2017 ____% of the injuries can be attributed to smoke or gas inhalation.
7%
Prior to the "Everyone Goes Home Program that included 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives, there was an average of 100 firefighter deaths per year between 2002 & 2008. After these initiatives have been implemented, how many firefighter deaths on average per year have there been from 2014 to 2018?
70
NFPA's Firefighter Fatalities win the U.S.-2018 notes that there were _______ firefighter deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.
8
The preliminary data from NFPA's Firefighter Fatalities in the U.S.- 2018 were that ______ firefighters died of suicide in 2018
82
Firefighters have a _______% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer than the general U.S. population.
9 %
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2018 ____% of the injuries can be attributed asphyxia.
9%
NFPA defines "IDLH" is any condition that could include all but which of the following. A) The potential for building collapse B) Poses an immediate or delayed threat to life C) Causes a irreversible adverse health defect D) Interferes with an individual's ability to escape unaided from a hazardous environment.
A
What is the first component of NFPA 1581?
A written policy with the goal of identifying and limiting exposures.
An unexpected event that interrupts or interferes with the orderly progress of fire department operations is known as?
Accident
_______ controls include guidelines, policies, & procedures that are established to limit losses.
Administration
Patient cots in ambulances should be decontaminated?
After every call
The rated time of an SCBA bottle is based on a standard consumption rate for an individual?
At rest
The NFF summarizes incident scene rehabilitation with all of the following items that support the ff guidelines except for? A) Stop before you drop B) Take rest periods that match work periods C) Stay hydrated D) Monitor V/S
B
Which of the following statements is not true? A) A safety program based solely on preventing fatalities is far from adequate B) It is possible to write a policy to cover every conceivable hazard C) Every-near miss or injury should be viewed as a potentially fatal or disabling situation D) The fire officer must model good behavior to help develop the subordinates attitudes about inquiry prevention.
B
______ can be described as behaviors that affect physical or mental health.
Behavioral Health
All of the following constitute good lifting techniques except? A. Getting a good grip on the object B. Getting as close to the object as possible C. Bend at the waist while lifting heavy objects D. Keep the back straight & bend at the knees while lifting
C
Fire officers can be expected to investigate all but which of the following incidents? A) A broken pike pole B) A sprained ankle C) A ff falling through a floor at a structure fire D) A dented rear step on the apparatus
C
What is now considered the leading cause of death among firefighters?
Cancer
The WFI produced which program as well as a peer fitness training certificate program with the American Council on Exercise?
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
All but which of the following would be considered Incident Safety Officer task except? A) Evaluate traffic hazards & apparatus placement at roadside incident B) Ensure that the personnel accountability system is being used. C) Monitor radio transmissions & stay alert to situations that could result in missed, unclear, or incomplete communication D) Redirect hose streams if proved to be ineffective or hazardous
D
All of the following situations would be considered special operations Except? A) Confined Space Incident B) Hazardous Materials Incident C) High-angle Rescue Incidents D) Vehicle Fire Incidents
D
An analysis of firefighter fatality investigations from 2004 to 2009 suggested that high-order root causes of firefighter fatalities involved which of the following? A) Under-resourcing & inadequate preparation for/anticipation of adverse events during operations B) Incomplete adoption of IC procedures C) Suboptimum personnel readiness D) All the above
D
If a member is exposed to an infectious disease, that exposure should be documented as soon as possible & should contain which of the following information. A) Description of how the exposure occurred & the mode of transmission B) Entry point in the use of PPE C) Medical follow-up & treatment D. All the above
D
In August 2005, the International Association of Fire Chiefs launched a Web-based system to report near misses. The goal of www.firefightermisses.com is to do all but which of the following. A) Track incidents that avoided serious injury or death. B) To identify trends C) To share the information with other firefighters in a confidential way. D) To provide supporting evidence for punitive action.
D
NIOSH's investigation of line-of-duty deaths revealed that some departments with thermal imaging devices did not use them because. A) The firefighters did not know how to use the imager. B) The device was operable C) The firefighters did not use them D. All of the above
D
The fire department continues to suppress fires, provide occupant rescue from harm & protect property from loss, but from a fire chief's perspective the fire department must? A) Manage the community fire risk B) Provide a set of services that provide risk management C) Maintain fire department readiness to perform its mission every hour of the day D) All of the above
D
The general knowledge requirements for an effective incident safety officer would include all but which of the following? A) Safety & health hazards involved in emergency situations B) Building construction & incident scene rehabilitation C) Local fire department personnel accountability report D) Ventilation techniques & operations
D
The goal of the Everyone Goes Home program is to? A) Raise awareness of life-safety issues B) Improve safety practices C) Allow everyone to return home at the end of his or her shift D0 All the above
D
The investigation of an accident consists of all but which of the following? A) The identification & collection of physical evidence B) The interviewing of witnesses C) The written documentation phase D) the disciplinary phase, if applicable
D
Which of the following habits should a fire officer develop to improve the safety of his or her crew? A) Be physically fit B) Wear seat belts & practice safety throughout training & personal example. C) Maintain fire company integrity at emergency incidents. D) All the above
D
Which of the following is the most accurate statement? SCBA should be used? A) During the incipient & growth stages of the fire B) Until most of the visible smoke has been vented from the structure C) Until the company officer orders their removal D) Until CO2 & particulate matter levels have been greatly reduced
D
Which of the following statements are true? A) At least 1 member of an interior operating team should have a portable radio B) Every FF in an interior operating team should have a portable radio C) Every interior operating team member should have a TIC D) All of the above
D
In which risk management step would you consider administrative, engineering, & personal protection controls?
Determine & implement risk management control actions
Which American President signed legislation to establish a Firefighter Cancer Registry?
Donald Trump
______ controls mean using built-in systems that remove or limit hazards.
Engineering
In which risk management step would you be monitoring the progress of your risk controls?
Evaluate & revise risk control actions
In which risk management step would you benefit from asking, what is our local experience, what do we know about the national experience, what are the probabilities of different events happening & what are the probable consequences if they do occur?
Evaluate the risk exposure
In which risk management step would you determine the likelihood that an injury or loss event could occur, & then determine that consequences that would result?
Evaluate the risk exposure
Who should share the responsibility to act as an incident safety officer?
Every fire officer
The potential for causing harm is an unreasonable risk to life, property, or the environment os called a?
Hazard
What is the leading cause of on-duty deaths among firefighters?
Heart attack
Which organization issued a yellow ribbon report entitled "Under the Helmet: Performing an Internal Size-up-A Proactive Approach to Ensuring Mental Wellness?"
IAFC
Which organization developed the Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness-Fitness Initiative?
IAFC & IAFF
________ offers a guide on establishing a peer support program.
IAFF
The incident saftey officer reports to the?
IC
Who determines whether it is safe to reduce the level of PPE that will be used at any time during an emergency incident? (2)
IC & safety officer
One of the primary responsibilities of an incident safety officer to?
Identify hazardous situations & dangerous conditions at an emergency incident.
What is. the first step of the Five Principle Risk Management Steps?
Identify risk exposure
In which risk management step would you identify the elements that create risk for the fire department?
Identify risk exposures
How soon after an exposure should the fire department infection control officer be notified?
Immediately
The standard organizational structure that is used to manage assigned resources in order to accomplish stated objectives for an incident is known as the?
Incident Command System (ICS)
The tactical level management unit that provides for medical evaluation, treatment, monitoring, fluid & food replenishment, mental rest, & relief form climatic conditions of an incident is called?
Incident scene rehabilitation
Low-pressure warning devices are only effective if the fire fighter?
Is able to exit a safe atmosphere immediately
_______ has collaborated with the NFF to develop a "Helping Heroes" training course for counselors who work with firefighters.
Medical University of South Carolina
Which NFPA standard establishes Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications?
NFPA 1002
What is the Standard for Fire & Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications?
NFPA 1041
What is the Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health. & Wellness Program?
NFPA 1500
Which NFPA standard specifies that the fire department must have an SOP to define the criteria fir the response or appointment of an incident safety officer?
NFPA 1500 & NFPA 1521
The incident safety officer is a designated individual at an emergency scene who performs a set of duties and responsibilities that are specified in?
NFPA 1521
What NFPA standard is the Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program?
NFPA 1581
What is the Standard on Fire Department Infection Control Program?
NFPA 1581
What NFPA standard is the Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Department Members?
NFPA 1583
What is the Standard on Selection, Care, & Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting & Proximity Fire Fighting?
NFPA 1851
What NFPA standard is the Standard on Emergency Services Work Apparel?
NFPA 1975
The incident safety officer at a hazardous materials incident needs to have an understanding of this type of situation, perhaps by training to the Hazardous Materials Technical Level of Hazardous Materials Standards for Responders which is?
NFPA 470
Share the load is an effort by the ______ that connects ffs, EMTs, & their families with resources & support for mental well-being.
NVFC
The ICS begins with the first arriving?
Officer
_______ control means equipment, clothing, & devices to protect the person.
Personal protection
In which risk management step would you create a list of risks, along with the probabilities of occurrence & probable outcomes?
Rank & prioritize tasks
The process of providing rest, rehydration, nourishment, & medical evaluation to members who are involved in strenuous or extended-duration incident scene operations is called?
Rehabilitation
How can a fire officer prevent firefighters from becoming complacent about donning their PPE?
Requiring every crew member to treat every call like an actual fire, & by the officer setting a good example
The identification & analysis of exposure to hazards, selection of appropriate techniques to control exposure, implementation of chosen techniques, & monitoring of results to ensure the health & safety of members is known as?
Risk management
______ refers to the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the resources & activities of an organization in order to minimize detrimental effects on the organization.
Risk management
Some incidents based on their size, complexity, or duration require more than one safety officer. This group of assistant incident safety officers is called a?
Safety unit
The U.S. Fire Administration retrospect study shows that 82% of the fatal fire suppression incidents involve the death of a?
Single firefighter
Emergency incidents that require specific & advanced training & specialized tools & equipment would be considered?
Special operations
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2017 that occur during fire-ground operations, what yields the highest number of injuries?
Strains & sprains
Of the firefighters injured during fireground operations, what was the most reported injury at 48%?
Strains & sprains
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2018, What is the main cause of firefighter fatalities on the fireground?
Sudden cardiac death
What is the last step in an accident investigation?
The documentation of the findings, & the conclusions, & recommendations
Who is charged with the responsibility of conducting an initial investigation & for fully investigating minor accidents?
The fire officer
Who is charged with ensuring that all injuries, illnesses, exposures, fatalities, or other potentially hazardous conditions & all accidents involving dept. vehicles, fire apparatus, equipment, or facilities is thoroughly investigated?
The health & safety officer
Many fire departments assign a designated officer to respond to an emergency scene to fill the position of incident safety officer. In the absence of a designated safety officer?
The position is assigned to a qualified individual by the IC
Stopping distances for fire apparatus are directly related to?
The weight of the vehicle
According to NFPA's United States Firefighter Injuries-2017 that occur during fire-ground operations, what yields the lowest number of injuries?
Thermal stress
_____ is the primary non-cardiac cause of death during suppression operations.
Trauma/crushing
