Chapter 6

Question 0

FOPP CH6:

The NFPA reported that of the 105 FF’s who died in 2003, only _____ died on the fire ground, the land, or building where the fire occured.

Answer 0

29

Question 1

FFOP CH6:

A fundamental responsibility of every fire officer is to always consider ________ as a primary objective.

Answer 1

safety

Question 2

FOPP CH6:

What is the leading cause of FF deaths from 1984 to 2000?

Answer 2

heart attack

Question 3

FOPP CH6:

What is the second leading cause of FF deaths?

Answer 3

Trauma

Question 4

FOPP CH6:

True or False: Tankers account for less fatal collisions that all Eng., Ladder, and Aerial Apparatus combined.

Answer 4

False: Tankers account for more than all of those combined.

Question 5

FOPP CH6:

LODD for FF’s under the age of 35 are from what?

Answer 5

Traumatic injuries

Question 6

FOPP CH6:

LODD for FF’s over the age of 35 are more likely to be from what?

Answer 6

A medical cause

Question 7

FOPP CH6:

What should be considered an essential component of every FF training?

Answer 7

Physical fitness activities

Question 8

FOPP CH6:

What are 3 simple habits to improve crew safety?

Answer 8

Be physically fit
Wear your seatbelt
Maintain company integrity

Question 9

FOPP CH6:

_______% of fatal fire suppression incidents involved the death of a single crew member. Keep company integrity!

Answer 9

82%

Question 10

FOPP CH6:

Almost 1/3 of FF’s who die in motor vehicle accidents are _______ from the vehicle.

Answer 10

ejected

Question 11

FOPP CH6:

What is the time frame to notify the infection control officer after an exposure?

Answer 11

Within 2 hours, no later than 24 hours.

Question 12

FOPP CH6:

What is any unexpected event that interrupts or interferes with the orderly progress of FD operations; including personal injuries and property damage?

Answer 12

Accident