Standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments, prohibited persons with diabetes from being hired as firefighters
NFPA 1582
Standard on protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting
NFPA 1971
Standard on station/work uniforms for emergency services
NFPA 1975
Standard on protective clothing and equipment for wild land fire fighting
NFPA 1977
Standard on live fire training evolutions
NFPA 1403
Standard for fire service respiratory protection training
NFPA 1404
Standard for training fire service rapid intervention crews
NFPA 1407
Standard on training for initial emergency scene operations
NFPA 1410
Standard for a fire service vehicle operations training program
NFPA 1451
Standard on selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting
NFPA 1851
Standard on fire department infection control program
NFPA 1581
Standard on comprehensive occupational medical program for fire departments
NFPA 1582
Standard on rehabilitation process for members during emergency operations and training exercises
NFPA 1584
Standard dealing with fire fighter safety and health/ Standard on fire department occupational safety and health program
NFPA 1500
Life safety code
NFPA 101
Series of professional qualifications standards
NFPA 1000
In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were:
stress and overexertion.
Which of the following is an injury cost carried by an individual?
Physical pain
Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronic illness?
Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting.
Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk?
Exposure to smoke and chemicals
Which of the following is one way firefighters can reduce exposure to carcinogens present in fires?
Clean helmet liners
Which of the following illnesses can result in headaches, nausea, and weakness in legs?
Stress-induced hypertension
Which of the following NFPA� standards establishes the design criteria for protective clothing and equipment?
NFPA 1977
Which NFPA� standard defines safe training practices and programs?
NFPA 1403
Which NFPA� standard sets requirements for care and maintenance of personal and respiratory protection equipment?
NFPA 1407
Which NFPA� standard specifies the minimum requirements for department safety and health programs?
NFPA 1500
Which of the following must a fire department's safety and health program address?
All anticipated hazards to which members may be exposed
Which of the following is a minimum requirement for protective clothing and equipment as established by NFPA� 1500?
Protective equipment must meet current NFPA� design standard.
According to NFPA� 1500 emergency operations are limited to:
those that can be safely conducted by personnel on scene.
NFPA� 1500 requires that departments develop ___, including an annual medical verification of duty fitness.
physical performance standards for personnel participating in emergency operations
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations only apply to federal employees unless:
a state jurisdiction decides to adopt them as part of local regulations.
The goal of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is to reduce fatalities by twenty-five percent within five years and by ___ in ten years.
50%
What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down?
To focus on firefighter safety
The risk management model assumes that responders will risk their lives ___ to save savable lives.
a lot
The concept of risk management is based on an assessment of benefits gained compared to the ___:
risks involved.
Which of the following is a goal of fire department safety and health programs?
Prevent damage to emergency response equipment
Which of the following groups does an Employee Assistance Program offer assistance to?
Firefighters and their families
Which of the following BEST describes the causes of apparatus collisions a driver/operator is not responsible for?
Reckless driving by the public
The unique characteristics of a fire apparatus can:
make it more difficult to handle.
When driving a fire apparatus, driver/operators should remember safe driving begins:
before leaving the station.
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:
called driver-reaction distance.
Which of the following is the only exception to the rule: never stand on or in moving apparatus?
When loading hose and apparatus is moving forward at 5 mph [8 km/h] or less
Which of the following is a common safety measure taken when riding on a fire apparatus?
Secure all loose tools and equipment
Which of the following is the BEST description of the main cause of injuries suffered in fire stations and facilities?
Unsafe behavior
Which of the following commonly causes slips, trips, and falls in the fire station?
Cluttered surfaces
Which of the following BEST describes ways to prevent back and leg strains?
Lift with straight back and use legs
Firefighters should ___ and put all tools in a ready state before storing.
inspect, clean,
Any power tool not marked double insulated should:
have a three-prong plug.
Which of the following is a way to prevent accidents with power saws?
Keep blades and cutting chains well sharpened
Which of the following is the BEST way to exhibit safe behavior during training?
Remain focused on training exercise at all times.
Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA� standard?
NFPA 1403
Which of the following types of equipment may wear out more quickly?
Equipment used for training
Which of the following BEST summarizes a benefit of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Provides consistent framework for agencies from multiple jurisdictions to operate together
When operating at an emergency scene, why should a firefighter scan the outside of a building before entry?
To locate possible escape routes
When operating at a roadside incident, ensure that floodlights are deployed to direct light down on the scene without:
blinding passing motorists.
Which of the following BEST describes all the factors taken into account when establishing on-scene control zones?
Work area needed, hazard present, weather conditions
The area that must be kept clear in case a piece of a structure collapses during an incident is called the:
collapse zone.
Which of the following is the BEST description of personnel accountability systems?
Systems that assist in keeping track of firefighters at an emergency scene
Which personnel accountability system uses an Accountability Officer to track expected exit times based on the pressure of the team's lowest SCBA reading?
SCBA tag system