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OFD 01-07
Ch 5: Firefighter Safety
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02/07/2007

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Term
What is Risk Management?
Definition
The process of minimizing chance, degree, or probability of damage, loss, or injury.
Term
Name 3 leading causes of death of firefighters.
Name 3 leading causes of injury of firefighters.
Definition
Death:
1. Stress/Overexertion.
2. Lost/Trapped.
3. Struck/Exposure/Contact.
Injuries:
1. Strain/Overexertion.
2. Slips/Falls.
3. Exposure to fire products.
Term
What NFPA standard outlines procedures for the safety of fire service personnel?
Definition
NFPA 1500.
Term
What are formal and informal procedures?
Definition
Formal procedures:
Procedures in writing such as standard operating procedures (SOP).
Informal procedures:
Procedures that are obviously routine though may not be written.
Term
What are the three components of the safety triad?
Definition
Procedures, Equipment, and Personnel. (PEP)
Term
List three factors that influence the personnel portion of the safety triad.
Definition
1. Firefighter training.
2. Fitness/Health.
3. Attitude.
Term
List three factors that influence the equipment portion of the safety triad.
Definition
1. Equipment selection.
2. Equipment inspection and maintenance.
3. Equipment application.
Term
VOCABULARY:
1. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
2. Intervention.
3. OSHA.
Definition
DEFINITIONS:
1. Program that offers professional, mental health, and other health services to employees.
2. To come between as an influencing force.
3. Federal agency responsible for employee occupational safety.
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