Firefighter Health and Safety

In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were:

• live fire training

• overexertion and falls

• stress and overexertion

• overexertion and being struck by an object

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

• Heat stress

• Psychological stress

• Exposure to smoke and chemicals

• exposure to long, irregular work hours

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

• a lot

• a little

• not at all

• sometimes

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

• Excessive apparatus speed

• Reckless driving by the public

• Improper backing of apparatus

• Lack of apparatus driving experience

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

• Wear helmet, regardless of cab type

• Secure all loose tools and equipment

• Wear hearing protection only after arriving on-scene

• Be seated and secure belt while apparatus starts moving

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

• Lift with straight back and use legs

• Lift with shoulders and use legs only for balance

• Lift in an area with plenty of space for maneuvering

• Lift in an area with others around in case assistance is needed

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

• inspect, clean

• modify, clean

• modify as needed

• inspect as needed

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

• Use whatever saw is most convenient

• Refuel gasoline-powered saws immediately

• Store blades and cutting chains separately

• 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.

• Remain focused on training exercise when it seems important.

• Be alert for opportunities to play jokes to increase crew morale.

• Be alert for ways the training is not what your jurisdiction does exactly and point all those issues out.

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

• Systems that assist in keeping track of personnel’s expenses

• Systems that assist in keeping track of firefighters in the fire station

• Systems that assist in keeping track of personnel’s use of equipment

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