CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
NTSB
National Transportation Safety Board
DOD
Department of Defence
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
AHJ
Authority Having Jurisdiction
CPAT
Candidate Physical Abilities Test
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
NIST
National Institution of Standars and Technology
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
WMD
Weapons of Mass Destruction
CRM
Crew Resource Management
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
LODD
Line of Duty Deaths
NFFF
National Fallen Firefighter Foundation
Risk =
Exposure + Hazard
IFSTA
International Fire Service Training Association
ASSE
American Society of Safety Engineers
CBRN(E)
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive Devices
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
IAFC
International Association of Fire Chiefs
IAFF
International Association of Firefighter
NWCG
National Wildfire Coordinating Group
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
SCBA
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
RIC
Rapid Intervention Crew
ISO
Incident Safety Officer
PASS
Personal Alert Safety System
IDLH
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
FMCSR
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
FMVSS
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
NHSA
National Highway Safety Administration
6 Focus Areas
Prevention
Wildland Operation
Structural Firefighting
Health, Wellness, & Fitness
Training
Vehicles
6 Root Causes
Ineffective Policies and Procedures
Ineffective Decision Making
Lack of Preparedness
Ineffective Leadership
Lack of Personal Responsibility
Extraordinary & Unpredictable
NHTSA
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Componets of a department wellness program
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Three physical Fitness requirement levels for Work Capacity Test
Arduous
Moderate
Lite
Three main components of a traffic preemptive control device
Emitter
Phase Selector
Optical Device
Arduous work capacity test requires:
3 miles with 45lb pack in 45 minutes
Moderate Work Capacity Test Requires
2 miles with 25lb pack in 30 minutes
Lite Work Capacity Test Requires
1 mile within 16 minutes
Three components of an apparatus maintenance program
Acceptance Tests
Service Tests
Annual Tests
Two exceptions to the requirement that "All personnel are seated and belted in position on a moving fire apparatus?
Hose lays
Tiller Operations
Ten Traffic Cones are
No substitute for training
Multi Agency Communication-(Communication is a must)
Limit Your Exposure (Time)
Give Traffic Plenty of Warning
Protect the scene with the equipment
Always work away from traffic
Be prepared to shut down the road
Be Seen Not Hear
Required types of training
Entry-Level
Specialized Training
Recertification Training
Second Leading Cause of Firefighter Injuries
Back Injuries
1st Goals of a Health Program
Employees are physically fit to perform in the field
2nd Goal of a Health Program
Reduce Health Related coasts for the employer
Category A Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension
Active Tuberculous (TB)
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
History of Incapacitating Hypoglycemia
Angina Pectoris
Structural Abnormality
Limitations of motion in a joint
Category B Conditions
Unequal hearing loss
Allergic respiratory disorder
Recurrent Sinusitis
Hernia
Hypertension
Diseases of the kidney, bladder, or prostate
Components of a Wellness Plan
Nutrition
Hydration
Back Care
Heart and Lung Diseases training sessions
Psychological Stress Recognition and control sessions
CISM
Member Assistance Program
Sleep Deprivation
Physical Fitness
Task Analysis
Exercise plan and equipment
IS
Intrinsic Safety
GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
General Tool and Equipment Inspection Points
Damage
Wear
Lack of cleanliness
Proper Operation of Power-Operated Equipment
Effects of Heat or Direct-Flame Contact
Cylinders Hydrostatic Testing Date
TIC
Thermal Imaging Cameras
MDTs
Mobile Data Terminal
GPS
Global Positioning Systems
AED
Automatic External Defibrillators
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
AFFF
Aqueous Film Forming Foam
APW
Air-Pressurized Water Extinguishers
SAR
Supplied-Air Respirator
CPC
Chemical Protective Clothing
PFD
Personal Flotation Device
SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
SOG
Standard Operating Guidelines
SEI
Safety Equipment Institute
MSHA
Mine Safety and Health Administration
SCUBA
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
4 steps of a fire extingher
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
Hand Tool Inspections:
Straight
Sturdy
Sung
Sharp
Smooth
CARA
During the Incident:
Conditions
Actions
Resources
Air
FLOP
Finance/ Administration
Logistics
Planning
Section
LIP
Life
Incident Stabilization
Property
10 Rules of Engagement for Structural Fire Fighting
Acceptability of Risk
1) No building or property is worth the life of a firefighter
2) All interior firefighting involves an inherent risk.
3) Some risk is acceptable where there is no potential to save lives or savable property
4) No level of risk is acc
List the Command Staff Positions
IC
Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Flop is related too
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Three Categories of emergency scene casualties
Fatalities
Exposure
Injuries
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
NFIRS
National Fire Incident Reporting System
WHO
World Health Organization
CDC
Centers for Disease Control
Health and Safety Officers Rules and Responsibilities
*Ensure Safety Training and Education
*Manage the Accident or Loss Prevention
Program
*Investigate Accidents or Incidents
*Maintain Records Management and Data Analysis
*Review Equipment Specifications and assist in acceptance testing
*Ensure Compliance
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Hazard
is a condition, substance, or device that can directly cause and injury, fatality, property loss (usually refers to the source of a risk)
Risk
is likelihood of suffering harm from a hazard
Risk Analysis
1) Risk Identification
2) Risk Evaluation
3) Risk Prioritization
4) Risk Control Techniques
Risk Control Techniques
1) Risk Avoidance
2)Risk Transfer
3) Risk Control Measures ( How to reduce)
IPP & PIP
Implement Procedures Plan & Plan Implement Procedures
HSO
Health and Safety Officer
Emitter
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Phase Selector
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Optical Device
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