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What is the priority when an employee is injured or sick?
What is the priority when an employee is injured or sick?
- Transport the affected member by personal vehicle
- Notify the on duty shift commander (correct)
- Continue the training without interruption
- Complete documentation of the incident
If a member states they are experiencing a medical problem before a drill, what should be done?
If a member states they are experiencing a medical problem before a drill, what should be done?
- Wait for them to seek medical help on their own
- Ignore the issue and continue with the drill
- Notify the on duty shift commander (correct)
- Conduct a medical examination immediately
What must be completed in case of an incident involving an injury?
What must be completed in case of an incident involving an injury?
- Call for an ambulance immediately
- Transport the member in a personal vehicle
- Complete documentation of the incident (correct)
- Inform the affected member's family first
Who decides if a member is unfit to participate in a drill due to a medical problem?
Who decides if a member is unfit to participate in a drill due to a medical problem?
What is the responsibility of the Fire Department if a member refuses treatment?
What is the responsibility of the Fire Department if a member refuses treatment?
How should affected members be transported to the emergency facility?
How should affected members be transported to the emergency facility?
What happens if a Fire Department member is attending training outside of the department and has a medical emergency?
What happens if a Fire Department member is attending training outside of the department and has a medical emergency?
'Ultimately, the decision must be made if a member is unfit to participate...' - What is expected from the on duty shift commander in such a scenario?
'Ultimately, the decision must be made if a member is unfit to participate...' - What is expected from the on duty shift commander in such a scenario?
'...the safety and health of our members shall always take precedence over any activity...' - What does this statement prioritize?
'...the safety and health of our members shall always take precedence over any activity...' - What does this statement prioritize?
'If at any time a member of the Fire Department is attending a class or training outside of the Fire Department...' - What action must an individual take in such situations?
'If at any time a member of the Fire Department is attending a class or training outside of the Fire Department...' - What action must an individual take in such situations?
