NFPA ; Chapter 2 – Flashcards
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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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