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A total of _______ firefighter injuries are reported on average in the U.S. each year, according to statistics gathered by the U.S. Fire Administration.

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100,000

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Maintaining company _________ and ______________ is an effective way to prevent firefighter injuries.

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discipline and accountability

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Rules, principles, or measures that are established through agreement of members of a standards-setting organization such as NFPA are called?

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consensus standards

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NFPA ____ is the most comprehensive standard relating to firefighter safety and health.

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1500

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The ____ __________ ____ is a written plan that identifies and analyzes the exposure to hazards.

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risk management plan

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Who is assigned and authorized by the fire and emergency services administration as the manager of the health and safety program?

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Health and Safety Officer

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A ____-_________ _________ _________ is a respirator worn by the user that supplies a breathable atmosphere that is either carried in or generated by the apparatus.

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self-contained breathing apparatus

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Annual medical verification of continued fitness for duty is medical requirement of NFPA ____.

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1500

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OSHA requires employers to furnish employees a place of employment ____ from recognized _______.

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free, hazards

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The Industrial ____ _______ is a team of employees organized within a private company who are assigned to respond to fires and emergencies on that property.

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fire brigade

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Federal OSHA regulations apply only to federal employees and private-sector employees who fight fires. (true/false)

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TRUE

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According to the IFSTA Principles of Risk Management, no risk to the safety of members shall be acceptable when there is no possibility to save ____ or ________.

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lives, property

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Protecting your life and those of your fellow firefighters is the highest fireground priority. (true/false)

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TRUE

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To maintain your personal health as a firefighter, follow recommendations for vaccinations against?

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Hepatitis B

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To maintain your personal health as a firefighter, maintain a diet low in ___________, ___, and ______.

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cholesterol, fat, and sodium

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Which term describes pathogenic microorganisms that are in the human blood and can cause disease in humans?

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Bloodborne pathogens

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Which program would help a firefighter who is dealing with financial problems?

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Employee assistance program

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The ________ program would help a firefighter who wanted to lose weight.

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Wellness

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Any employee assistance programs provided for departmental personnel should also be made available to family members. (true/false)

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TRUE

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The process of managing stress related to a fire scene should begin ______ entering the scene.

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Before

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In most departments, firefighters must wear ___ of their protective clothing when they enter the cab of the apparatus.

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ALL

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It IS an exception to the use of handrails when dismounting when the apparatus is close to __________ _____.

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electrical wires

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The ____ __________ is responsible for visitors while they are in the fire department building.

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fire department

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Which is the most common injury related to improper lifting and carrying?

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back strains

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Wear appropriate ________ __________ _________ when using hand and power tools.

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personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Only those firefighters who have read and who understand the tool manufacturer's instructions should be allowed to use power tools. (true/false)

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TRUE

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NFPA ____ gives the requirements for conducting live fire training.

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1403

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A training structure designed to contain live fires for the purpose of fire-suppression training is known as a ____ ________.

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burn building

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When conducting live fire training, a student-to-instructor ratio of _:_ may not be exceeded.

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5:1

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Fires may not be set in exit routes, or ______ routes when conducting live fire training.

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Egress

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At the beginning of every work shift you should ensure that your SCBA is fully functional and has a ____ air cylinder.

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FULL

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Which type of operation is conducted inside the hazard zone?

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Offensive

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Which type of operation is conducted outside the hazard zone?

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Defensive

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The PAR, or ________ ______________ ______, signifies that companies working in the hazard zone are all safe and accounted for.

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Personal Accountability Report

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The "___ _____" signal signifies that the primary search has been completed and all savable occupants are out of the hazard zone.

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"All Clear"

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Which signal signifies that the forward progress of the fire has been stopped?

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Under Control

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All efforts must be focused on controlling the loss to the _________ and its ________ after a primary All Clear and Under Control stage has been reached.

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Structure, contents

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Two or more fully equipped and immediately available firefighters who are designed to stand by outside the hazard zone to enter and effect rescue of firefighters inside if necessary are known as?

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Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)

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The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the name of the guidelines for operating at highway emergencies published by the _._. __________ of ______________.

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U.S. Department of Transportation

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At least ___ traffic lane(s) next to an emergency incident should be closed.

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one

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Which personnel usually have responsibility for crowd control at an incident?

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Law Enforcement

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___, ____, and ____ are the most common designations for control zones.

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Hot, warm, and cold

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Every fire department must use some system of accountability that identifies and tracks all personnel working in the hazard zone at an incident. (true/false)

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TRUE

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The ___ system is another name for a passport system that can aid in accounting for personnel within the hazard zone.

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Tag

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If you find yourself separated from your company and trapped in a burning building, you need to call for help ___________.

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IMMEDIATELY

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Which term refers to an international distress signal broadcast by voice?

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Mayday

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Structure collapse is the ____ likely to require emergency escape.

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MOST

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RIC members may not be assigned other fireground support duties because they can't fulfill their primary function. (true/false)

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FALSE

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