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Firefighter deaths have dropped from a high of 140 per year in the 1970s to around ______ per year in 1990s, to __ in 2017
Firefighter deaths have dropped from a high of 140 per year in the 1970s to around ______ per year in 1990s, to __ in 2017
100, 60
According to NFPA total of ___ firefighters died while operating inside structure fires during a 18 year period from 2000 to 2017. Excluding the 343 from 911
According to NFPA total of ___ firefighters died while operating inside structure fires during a 18 year period from 2000 to 2017. Excluding the 343 from 911
structures
___ died from being caught or trapped and subsequent died from injuries or exposure to products of combustion.
___ died from being caught or trapped and subsequent died from injuries or exposure to products of combustion.
186
___ deaths were the result of asphyxiation and or smoke inhalation. ___ burned to death and ___ were crushed or died from internal injuries. ___ died of heart attack or stoke.
___ deaths were the result of asphyxiation and or smoke inhalation. ___ burned to death and ___ were crushed or died from internal injuries. ___ died of heart attack or stoke.
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Your department can take the following __ step’s to immediately help reduce the rates of FF injury and mortality
Your department can take the following __ step’s to immediately help reduce the rates of FF injury and mortality
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Certain occupancies like buildings with ________ roofs pose significant collapse risks.
Certain occupancies like buildings with ________ roofs pose significant collapse risks.
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The greatest for related loss of civilian life occurs in ___ and ___ family dwellings.
The greatest for related loss of civilian life occurs in ___ and ___ family dwellings.
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Fires in cellars, attics, and ________ areas present create great difficulties and dangers to FFs
Fires in cellars, attics, and ________ areas present create great difficulties and dangers to FFs
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The following __ question ff survival survey is an info gathering thought process designed to focus FFs attention
The following __ question ff survival survey is an info gathering thought process designed to focus FFs attention
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The occupant itself can tell us about other dangers, such as hazardous chemicals in an ______ shop or a ______ supply business.
The occupant itself can tell us about other dangers, such as hazardous chemicals in an ______ shop or a ______ supply business.
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Among the items to be taught in emergency situations are _____ profile maneuver.
Among the items to be taught in emergency situations are _____ profile maneuver.
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Every firefighter must survey the building for casement windows, security gates, and ______ before entering.
Every firefighter must survey the building for casement windows, security gates, and ______ before entering.
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Norman's first rule of survival states, 'Never put yourself in a position relying on others to ______ you.'
Norman's first rule of survival states, 'Never put yourself in a position relying on others to ______ you.'
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Identifying potential ______ such as collapse or backdraft is crucial for situational awareness.
Identifying potential ______ such as collapse or backdraft is crucial for situational awareness.
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The ______ maneuver helps firefighters wearing SCBA to squeeze through narrow spaces.
The ______ maneuver helps firefighters wearing SCBA to squeeze through narrow spaces.
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Before attempting the emergency escape, transmit a ______ message to alert other members.
Before attempting the emergency escape, transmit a ______ message to alert other members.
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Changing cylinder may be useful in ____ of ships, _____, subcellars, some high rises and windowless buildings.
Changing cylinder may be useful in ____ of ships, _____, subcellars, some high rises and windowless buildings.
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Removing SCBA from your back will usually only be needed when ____ a wall for escape, since this should allow you to pass through the ___ in space between the studs to escape to another room.
Removing SCBA from your back will usually only be needed when ____ a wall for escape, since this should allow you to pass through the ___ in space between the studs to escape to another room.
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The most common use for the reduced profile maneuver is to get through the space between a building and a ______ stairway.
The most common use for the reduced profile maneuver is to get through the space between a building and a ______ stairway.
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The emergency escape maneuver may be needed when you are caught on hanging wires, _____, or other entanglements
The emergency escape maneuver may be needed when you are caught on hanging wires, _____, or other entanglements
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What is the first action a firefighter should take if cut off by extending fire?
What is the first action a firefighter should take if cut off by extending fire?
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In the absence of a ladder, what is a recommended method for emergency evacuation?
In the absence of a ladder, what is a recommended method for emergency evacuation?
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Insert one arm between the ___ and ___ rungs and grab the second rung ___ up with one hand. With the other hand, grab the third rung from the top, palm down then roll out of the window
Insert one arm between the ___ and ___ rungs and grab the second rung ___ up with one hand. With the other hand, grab the third rung from the top, palm down then roll out of the window
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The most common method of forcible exit is to break a _____
The most common method of forcible exit is to break a _____
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Drive the tool all the way through the wall about __ ft above the floor, this is to check for obstructions or fire on the other side. Then drive the tool down into the wall about __ ft of the floor. Stick the tool down into the hole and pull outward
Drive the tool all the way through the wall about __ ft above the floor, this is to check for obstructions or fire on the other side. Then drive the tool down into the wall about __ ft of the floor. Stick the tool down into the hole and pull outward
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______ three rules of survival are never put yourself in a postion where you are depending on someone else to come and get you, always know where your escape route is, always know where your second escape route is
______ three rules of survival are never put yourself in a postion where you are depending on someone else to come and get you, always know where your escape route is, always know where your second escape route is
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You must consider the height of the ceilings in ______ buildings. High ceilings may hinder FFs from recognizing potential flashover
You must consider the height of the ceilings in ______ buildings. High ceilings may hinder FFs from recognizing potential flashover
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The most common use for the reduced profile is to get between the space of a building and a _______ stairway
The most common use for the reduced profile is to get between the space of a building and a _______ stairway
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The ________ maneuver may be needed when you find yourself caught on hanging wires, bed springs and other entanglements
The ________ maneuver may be needed when you find yourself caught on hanging wires, bed springs and other entanglements
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