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Standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments, prohibited persons with diabetes from being hired as firefighters

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NFPA 1582

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Standard on protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting

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NFPA 1971

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Standard on station/work uniforms for emergency services

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NFPA 1975

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Standard on protective clothing and equipment for wild land fire fighting

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NFPA 1977

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Standard on live fire training evolutions

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NFPA 1403

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Standard for fire service respiratory protection training

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NFPA 1404

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Standard for training fire service rapid intervention crews

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NFPA 1407

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Standard on training for initial emergency scene operations

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NFPA 1410

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Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program

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NFPA 1451

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Standard on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting

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NFPA 1851

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Standard on fire department infection control program

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NFPA 1581

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Standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments

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NFPA 1582

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Standard on rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations and training exercises

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NFPA 1584

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Standard dealing with fire fighter safety and health/ Standard on fire department occupational safety and health program

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NFPA 1500

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Life safety code

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NFPA 101

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Series of professional qualifications standards

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NFPA 1000

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In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were:

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stress and overexertion.

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Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual?

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Physical pain

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronic illness?

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Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting.

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Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk?

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Exposure to smoke and chemicals

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Which of the following is one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens present in fires?

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Clean helmet liners

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Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in legs?

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Stress-induced hypertension

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Which of the following NFPA® standards establishes the design criteria for protective clothing and equipment?

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NFPA 1977

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Which NFPA® standard defines safe training practices and programs?

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NFPA 1403

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Which NFPA® standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment?

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NFPA 1407

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Which NFPA® standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and health programs?

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NFPA 1500

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Which of the following must a fire department's safety and health program address?

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All anticipated hazards to which members may be exposed

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Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA® 1500?

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Protective equipment must meet current NFPA® design standard.

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According to NFPA® 1500 emergency operations are limited to:

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those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.

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NFPA® 1500 requires that departments develop ___, including an annual medical verification of duty fitness.

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physical performance standards for personnel participating in emergency operations

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations only apply to federal employees unless:

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a state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local regulations.

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The goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-five percent within five years and by ___ in ten years.

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50%

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What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down?

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To focus on firefighter safety

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The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ___ to save savable lives.

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a lot

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The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the ___:

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risks involved.

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Which of the following is a goal of fire department safety and health programs?

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Prevent damage to emergency response equipment

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Which of the following groups does an Employee Assistance Program offer assistance to?

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Firefighters and their families

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Which of the following BEST describes the causes of apparatus collisions a driver/operator is not responsible for?

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Reckless driving by the public

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The unique characteristics of a fire apparatus can:

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make it more difficult to handle.

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When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins:

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before leaving the station.

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The distance the apparatus travels from when the driver/operator realizes the need to stop, until the driver/operator's foot touches the brake pedal is:

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called driver-reaction distance.

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Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving apparatus?

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When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph [8 km/h] or less

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Which of the following is a common safety measure taken when riding on a fire apparatus?

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Secure all loose tools and equipment

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Which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in fire stations and facilities?

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Unsafe behavior

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Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station?

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Cluttered surfaces

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Which of the following BEST describes ways to prevent back and leg strains?

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Lift with straight back and use legs

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Firefighters should ___ and put all tools in a ready state before storing.

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inspect, clean,

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Any power tool not marked double insulated should:

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have a three-prong plug.

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Which of the following is a way to prevent accidents with power saws?

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Keep blades and cutting chains well sharpened

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Which of the following is the BEST way to exhibit safe behavior during training?

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Remain focused on training exercise at all times.

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Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA® standard?

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NFPA 1403

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Which of the following types of equipment may wear out more quickly?

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Equipment used for training

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Which of the following BEST summarizes a benefit of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?

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Provides consistent framework for agencies from multiple jurisdictions to operate together

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When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of a building before entry?

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To locate possible escape routes

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When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that floodlights are deployed to direct light down on the scene without:

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blinding passing motorists.

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Which of the following BEST describes all the factors taken into account when establishing on-scene control zones?

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Work area needed, hazard present, weather conditions

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The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of a structure collapses during an incident is called the:

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collapse zone.

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Which of the following is the BEST description of personnel accountability systems?

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Systems that assist in keeping track of firefighters at an emergency scene

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Which personnel accountability system uses an Accountability Officer to track expected exit times based on the pressure of the team's lowest SCBA reading?

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SCBA tag system

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