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1
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

The 2 routes of greatest concern for entry into the body of a firefighter are:

A
  1. Through the lungs
  2. Dermal Absorption
2
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

What is the most dangerous voluntary activity in the fire service today?

A

Not wearing SCBA in both active and post-fire environments

3
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

These (4) areas of the skin are more permeable than others:

A
  1. Face
  2. Angle of the jaw
  3. Neck/throat
  4. Groin
4
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

The permeability of skin increases with temperature and for every ____ degree increase in skin temperature, absorption increases ________ percent:

A
  • 5 degrees
  • 400%
5
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

The most permeable piece of PPE is:

A

The hood

6
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

An SCBA is required through this stage of a fire:

A

Overhaul

7
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

Who can you switch your hood out with after an incident?

A

Safety Chief

8
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

Who (2) can authorize the reduction of gear due to high heat exposure during overhaul?

A
  1. Safety Officer
  2. IC
9
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

Bunker gear will be cleaned a minimum of ______ times per year:

A

2

10
Q

[B111 Cancer Prevention]

What is paramount to receive benefits in the event of a cancer diagnosis?

A

Documentation

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