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Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of risk management?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of risk management?
- A reactive approach to addressing immediate hazards as they arise.
- A process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to minimize detrimental effects. (correct)
- A set of procedures for handling emergency situations after an incident has occurred.
- A process primarily focused on minimizing financial losses within an organization.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 risk management steps outlined?
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 risk management steps outlined?
- Rank and Prioritize Risk
- Ignore Risk Exposure (correct)
- Evaluate Risk Exposure
- Identify Risk Exposure
According to the information, what percentage of firefighter deaths in 2017 were attributed to sudden cardiac arrest?
According to the information, what percentage of firefighter deaths in 2017 were attributed to sudden cardiac arrest?
- 39% (correct)
- 48%
- 9%
- 36%
Based on the information, which of the following contributes to higher-order root causes in fatal fire suppression incidents?
Based on the information, which of the following contributes to higher-order root causes in fatal fire suppression incidents?
What are the three controls used to manage risk?
What are the three controls used to manage risk?
According to the information provided, what initiative was developed by NFFF, with FF near miss by IAFC, and indicates that firefighters older than 49 have a greater risk of cardiac arrest?
According to the information provided, what initiative was developed by NFFF, with FF near miss by IAFC, and indicates that firefighters older than 49 have a greater risk of cardiac arrest?
Which of the following is MOST likely to be an objective related to infection control?
Which of the following is MOST likely to be an objective related to infection control?
What are the phases of accident investigation?
What are the phases of accident investigation?
Approximately what percentage of firefighter deaths during training are attributed to non-emergency incidents?
Approximately what percentage of firefighter deaths during training are attributed to non-emergency incidents?
According to the information, drivers who do what are less likely to cause road deaths?
According to the information, drivers who do what are less likely to cause road deaths?
Flashcards
Risk Management
Risk Management
Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to minimize detrimental effects.
3 Controls to Manage Risk
3 Controls to Manage Risk
Administrative, engineering, and PPE.
5 Risk Management Steps
5 Risk Management Steps
Identify Risk Exposure, Evaluate Risk Exposure, Rank and Prioritize Risk, Determine and Implement Control Actions, Evaluate and Revise Risk Controls.
Cardiac Arrest Risk (Firefighters)
Cardiac Arrest Risk (Firefighters)
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Fatal Fire Suppression Causes
Fatal Fire Suppression Causes
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Accident Investigation Phases
Accident Investigation Phases
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Infection Control Objectives
Infection Control Objectives
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NFPA Standards
NFPA Standards
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Study Notes
- Risk Management encompasses planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources and activities to minimize detrimental effects on the organization.
- Performing Risk Management involves identifying and analyzing risk exposures, forming solutions, selecting solutions, implementing solutions, and monitoring solutions.
- From the Chief's perspective, it is important to manage community risk, provide risk management services, maintain Fire Department readiness 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Three controls to manage risk include administrative, engineering, and PPE (personal protective equipment).
- There are 5 risk management steps:
- Identify Risk Exposure
- Evaluate Risk Exposure
- Rank and Prioritize Risk
- Determine and Implement Control Actions
- Evaluate and Revise Risk Controls
- The Life Safety Summit is a 16-letter initiative from 2004, with 16 initiatives total.
- 2017 Injuries include:
- Strain/sprain (48%)
- Wounds/cuts/bleeding/bruises (15%)
- Inhalation (7%)
- Thermal (5%).
- In 2018, the average was 26 fire ground deaths per year since 2007.
- 2017 fire ground Deaths breakdown:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest (39%)
- Trauma/Crush (36%)
- Asphyxiation (9%)
- Other (8%)
- Burns (5%)
- Unspecified medical (3%).
- "Everyone Goes Home" is developed by NFFF, with Fire Fighters near miss by IAFC, and those older than 49 have a greater risk of cardiac arrest.
- NFPA 1583 covers: health and fitness, IAFC and IAFF Fire Service Labor Management Wellness Initiative CPAT.
- Fire Fighters are 3 times more likely to die by suicide than in the Line of Duty Death (LODD).
- Cancer is the leading cause of death, with FFCN having a 9% higher risk than the general population.
- Prevent road deaths by obeying traffic laws, wearing seatbelts, remaining sober, and controlling speed.
- Seatbelts (9 letters) save 3-6 lives per year.
- 82% of fatal fire suppressions incidents involve the death of a single firefighter.
- Causes for this include lack of Incident Management System (IMS) and lack of accountability.
- Higher-order root causes: include under-resourcing, inadequate preparation of adverse events, incomplete adoption of Incident Command (IC) procedures, and suboptimal personnel readiness.
- Deaths during training: 46% of non-emergency deaths are due to sudden cardiac arrest, sometimes secondary to dehydration/heat stroke.
- NFPA codes:
- 1041: Instructor
- 1521: Safety Officer
- 1021: Fire Officer
- 1975: work apparel
- 1581: Infection control
- 1451: vehicle ops training
- 1851: Gear Cleaning
- 1500: OSHA
- IC and ISO determine reducing PPE level.
- Infection control objectives: written policy, risk management plan, annual training, infection control officer, immunizations, and instructions for exposure.
- Fit for duty is determined by a Fire Department physician.
- IAFC: Near Miss/Secret List.
- Accident Investigation involves 3 phases: identify and collect evidence, conduct interviews with witnesses, and document everything in writing.
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