Safety Officer #311

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Who has the authority and obligation to intervene and stop an unsafe act witnessed by another member?

Incident Commander
Battalion Chief
Any member (correct)
Incident Safety Officer

Under whose command does the on-duty Safety/Training Officer operate for all incidents and responses as the Incident Safety Officer (ISO)?

Chief Officer
Incident Commander
SSD/Training Captain
Battalion Chief (correct)

What does SOP stand for?

Standardized Operating Procedure (correct)
Safety Operating Protocol
Standardized Operating Plan
Standardized Operational Plan

What should the Safety Officer (SO) do if there is an imminent threat to safety during an incident?

Immediately suspend the action and communicate the suspension to the IC (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the Safety Officer (SO) in terms of apparatus placement during an incident?

Ensure safe placement of ground and aerial ladders (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Safety Officer (SO) in relation to the post-incident analysis (PIA)?

Prepare a brief written narrative for the PIA (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the definition of IDLH (Immediately Hazardous to Life and Health)?

An exposure to airborne contaminants that is likely to cause death or immediate or delayed permanent adverse health effects or prevent escape from such an environment. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does PIA (Post Incident Analysis) refer to?

An after-action report that focuses on organizational and operational improvement. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the role of RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) in the BFD (Bridgeport Fire Department)?

The 4th Engine company dispatched on a full assignment. (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the responsibility of the SO (Safety Officer) in terms of training?

Deliver shift training daily that matches the SSD (Special Services Division) training schedule for the month and deliver additional training as needed. (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy, who does the Incident Safety Officer report to for all other workflow functions other than incidents and responses?

SSD/Training Captain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does ICS stand for in the context of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy?

Incident Command System (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy described in the text?

To prioritize the safety of the department members (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does SSD stand for?

Special Services Division (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the primary responsibility of the Safety Officer (SO) during an emergency incident?

To monitor and assess safety hazards (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of a Post Incident Analysis (PIA)?

To focus on organizational and operational improvement (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the responsibilities of the Safety Officer (SO) in terms of monitoring conditions at an incident?

Monitoring fire extension (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should the Safety Officer (SO) do if there is an imminent threat to safety during an incident?

Immediately suspend any action and communicate the suspension to the IC (C) Signup and view all the answers