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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
249
___ 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.
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
Certain occupancies like buildings with ________ roofs pose significant collapse risks.
Certain occupancies like buildings with ________ roofs pose significant collapse risks.
The greatest fire related loss of civilian life occurs in ___ and ___ family dwellings.
The greatest fire related loss of civilian life occurs in ___ and ___ family dwellings.
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
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
The occupancy itself can tell us about other dangers, such as hazardous chemicals in an ______ shop or a ______ supply business.
The occupancy itself can tell us about other dangers, such as hazardous chemicals in an ______ shop or a ______ supply business.
Among the items to be taught in emergency situations are _____ profile maneuver.
Among the items to be taught in emergency situations are _____ profile maneuver.
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.
Identifying potential ______ such as collapse or backdraft is crucial for situational awareness.
Identifying potential ______ such as collapse or backdraft is crucial for situational awareness.
The ______ maneuver helps firefighters wearing SCBA to squeeze through narrow spaces.
The ______ maneuver helps firefighters wearing SCBA to squeeze through narrow spaces.
Before attempting the emergency escape, transmit a ______ message to alert other members.
Before attempting the emergency escape, transmit a ______ message to alert other members.
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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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?
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
The most common method of forcible exit is to break a _____
The most common method of forcible exit is to break a _____
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
______ 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
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
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
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
Flashcards
Firefighter deaths decrease trend
Firefighter deaths decrease trend
Firefighter fatalities have decreased from a high of 140 per year in the 1970s to around 60 in 2017. This reduction is mostly due to safety improvements.
Firefighter deaths inside burning structures
Firefighter deaths inside burning structures
A concerning trend shows firefighters frequently dying from fire and combustion products inside burning buildings, even though overall fatalities are down.
NFPA structure fire deaths (2000-2017)
NFPA structure fire deaths (2000-2017)
249 firefighters died inside structures between 2000 and 2017, excluding 9/11. This is a key period for firefighter safety research.
3 Major causes of structure fire deaths
3 Major causes of structure fire deaths
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3 steps to reduce firefighter deaths
3 steps to reduce firefighter deaths
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Occupancy Risk
Occupancy Risk
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Occupant Location Matters
Occupant Location Matters
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Difficult Fire Locations
Difficult Fire Locations
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What is a bowstring truss?
What is a bowstring truss?
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Why is it important to know the occupancy?
Why is it important to know the occupancy?
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Reduced-profile maneuver
Reduced-profile maneuver
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Emergency escape (quick-release) maneuver
Emergency escape (quick-release) maneuver
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Norman's three rules of survival
Norman's three rules of survival
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Pre-entry assessment
Pre-entry assessment
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Building stability assessment
Building stability assessment
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Emergency Escape Maneuver
Emergency Escape Maneuver
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Changing Cylinders
Changing Cylinders
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Mayday
Mayday
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Hazards during Emergency Escape
Hazards during Emergency Escape
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Emergency Bailout
Emergency Bailout
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Difficult Window Escape
Difficult Window Escape
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