Fire Officer 1

Chapter 7

Knowledge Check

1. When should company officers address work safety issues with their personnel?

Once a year

Twice a month

During each shift

Every other week

2. Organizational risk management evaluates risks and hazards that can affect the organization and provides control measures to:

manage the risk or risks for the regional service area.

reduce the frequency, severity, and probability of a negative event.

ensure the fire and emergency services organization can perform its mission.

assess the risks and hazards emergency responders face while performing operations.

3. Suicidal thoughts and other symptoms of depression, post-traumatic stress, and other mood disorders are indicators of a(an):

passive-aggressive communication style.

personal rationalization for unethical behavior.

medical condition that requires attention and treatment.

emotional reaction that requires self-directed mentoring.

4. Immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) concentrations and potential skin absorption and irritation sources are risks that must be considered during:

a hazardous materials incident.

an investigation/review process.

equipment or facilities inspections.

maintenance or repair of SCBAs and SARs.

5. When a unit member experiences a job-related injury or illness, the first duty of a company officers is to:

place the individual in rehabilitation.

place the individual on duty exchange.

begin the investigative review process immediately.

ensure prompt medical treatment for the individual.

6. In a five-step operational risk management process, company officers can use the "evaluate" step to determine if:

the control hazards are in place.

appropriate resources are available.

the risk management plan is working.

assignments have been made and understood.

7. If a crew member tells a company officer they have a suicide plan, the company officer should:

tell the member's direct supervisor and the fire chief of the crew member's statement.

remove any implements that could cause harm and call 9-1-1 immediately.

refer the member to a local mental health specialist and call local law enforcement.

ask the member closed-ended questions and isolate them from the rest of the crew.

8. Company officers who enforce the use of accountability systems and SOPs requiring rehab are practicing incident scene:

hazard assessments.

command operations.

risk control measures.

risk factor monitoring.

9. Two emerging issues related to the health and wellness of firefighters and emergency responders are:

cancer and behavioral health.

absenteeism and tobacco use.

domestic violence and suicide.

sexual harassment and hazing.

10. One of the best methods for providing a safe fire and emergency services workplace is:

full-time staffing.

leave enforcement.

proper maintenance.

community outreach.

11. Written operational guidelines that outline training requirements and __ should be part of any fire and emergency services safety and health program.

driving records

exposure reports

preincident plans

training qualifications

12. What is the most common method used to reduce risk in fire and emergency services organizations?

Risk transfer

Overhaul plan

Risk avoidance

Control measures

13. What is a risk factor for fire and emergency services responder mental illness?

Having a suicide plan

Witnessing a traumatic event

Increasingly reckless behavior

A persistent feeling of helplessness

14. The amount and variety of contaminants and the higher temperatures of fires involving __ increases exposure risks to fire and emergency services personnel.

traumatic events

manufactured products

unsafe structural conditions

traditional construction materials

15. Which is an unsafe condition within a fire and emergency facility that a company officer should be able to recognize and know how to address?

Blocked exits

Inclement weather

Unsafe structural conditions

Computer hardware malfunction

16. The investigation/review process for job-related injuries or illnesses generally includes the same information needed for:

policy analysis.

disciplinary measures.

personnel evaluations.

accident investigations.

17. What are the leading injuries among fire and emergency responders while providing emergency services?

Cuts and bruises

Sprains and strains

Unsafe acts or conditions

Exposure to carcinogens or toxic fumes

18. A company officer conducting an accident investigation review should be objective, impartial, and directed toward:

fact-finding rather than fault-finding.

fault-finding rather than fact-finding.

disciplining those involved in the accident.

terminating those involved in the accident.

19. To help unit members maintain good health and wellness, company officers should encourage members to receive:

routine medical screenings.

approval to freelance at incident scenes.

additional privately owned vehicle training.

four complete sets of personal protection equipment.

20. What is the purpose of an accident, injury, and illness prevention program in a fire and emergency services organization?

To prevent suicide among fire and emergency services crew members and their families

To ensure prompt medical treatment for the individual, other crew members, and victims

To provide firefighters information and training regarding the hazards that exist in their work environments

To provide the insurance companies with information about types of illnesses and injuries within the fire service

21. Within a medical exposure management program, company officers may conduct medical exposure investigations immediately following the incident or when:

mandated by budget justification.

mandated by federal orders and directives.

exposure symptoms appear in the individual.

exposure symptoms are absent in the individual.

22. When working within an accident, injury, and illness prevention program, once hazards have been identified and prioritized, the company officer can reinforce the appropriate:

duty exchange.

hazard transfer.

corrective measure.

exposure investigation.

23. Developing accurate scene size-up skills and utilizing sound risk management practices when devising the overall operational strategy can prevent:

emotional and cognitive reactivity.

emergency scene injuries and fatalities.

centralized and decentralized supervision.

personal rationalizations and unethical conduct.

24. A company officer should conduct safety-related facilities inspections in accordance with:

wellness initiatives.

organizational policies.

community recommendations.

investigative/review processes.

25. A company officer can help create and maintain a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by enforcing policies and procedures that identify:

risks in the facilities.

apparatus in the facilities.

organizational classification.

decentralized line and staff personnel.

26. A written infection control plan should clearly explain its intent, benefits, and purposes and include a component on:

incident analysis to identify contributing and causal factors.

health and wellness SOPs including rehab and stress reduction.

cleaning, decontamination, and disinfection of personnel and equipment.

membership and function of the department's Occupational Safety and Health Committee.

27. Company officers in the United States use the __ as a reference for cause, injury, and fatality statistical data in order to stay current on trends within the fire and emergency services.

Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives (FLSI)

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Commission (WHSCC)

National Volunteer Fire Council's (NVFC) Rules of Engagement for Firefighter Health

28. What is the most common cause of responder incident fatalities?

Cardiac arrest

Respiratory illness

Post-traumatic stress

Hazardous materials exposure

29. Which area of the body has the highest heat absorption rate, therefore increasing the potential for cancer caused by fire carcinogens?

Arms

Groin

Hands

Ankles

30. Company officers who become aware of the presence of hazardous materials following an incident are required to provide affected employees with:

extended job-protected leave through the FMLA.

counseling through an Employee Assistance Program.

all data on the materials to which they were exposed.

limited grievance rights per the labor-management agreement.

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