Fire Department Health and Safety
Officer Test with Questions & 100%
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Identify the TRUE statement about training evolutions. - ✔✔When safety is emphasized and
learned in training, it tends to be remembered and practiced on the fireground.
The HSO is responsible for reviewing: - ✔✔every department standard, evolution, and practice
to ensure they are performed in as safe a manner as possible.
When an incident involves serious, life-threatening injuries or illness, the first priority of the HSO is to: -
✔✔ensure the victim is stabilized and transported to a medical care facility.
Identify the TRUE statement about developing recommendations based upon an accident investigation.
- ✔✔Recommendations should be stated in the form of future accident prevention.
Acceptance tests on an apparatus should be conducted: - ✔✔when a new or refurbished
apparatus arrives at the fire and emergency services organization.
When carrying or raising ground ladders: - ✔✔watch out for electrical wires.
Unused rope should be inspected: - ✔✔every five years.
Identify THREE practices responders should adhere to when using power tools. - ✔✔use the right
tool for the job, disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such
as blades, bits and cutters, keep observers a safe distance away from the work area.
When using pneumatic tools, responders should reduce the pressure of compressed air nozzles used for
cleaning purposes to: - ✔✔30 psi.
, Identify THREE types of PPE that should be worn when using power tools. - ✔✔protective eye
wear, gloves, hearing protection.
Flammable and combustible liquid containers must meet the requirements specified in: -
✔✔NFPA 30.
Identify THREE types of containers that may be approved for storing flammable or combustible liquids
depending on the quantity and type of material. - ✔✔safety cans, metal drums, polyethylene or
plastic containers.
As an HSO, you should train emergency responders to ensure safety caps are placed on compressed or
liquefied gas cylinders when not in use to prevent: - ✔✔the valve from leaking.
Identify THREE hazards for which proximity clothing is appropriate for use. - ✔✔bulk flammable liquid
fire, aircraft exterior fires, bulk flammable gas fire
Proximity clothing is NOT intended for: - ✔✔prolonged direct flame contact.
For protection against violent attacks or other personal harm, emergency responders should: -
✔✔wear body armor as part of their PPE
Firefighter Bourdon is a wildland firefighter; the type of respiratory protection he typically relies on
consists of: - ✔✔dust masks, respirators, and bandanas.
The personal flotation device designed for water rescue operations is the U.S. Coast Guard's: -
✔✔Type V Wearable Special Use Device.
Emergency responders must wash soiled PPE thoroughly with a cleaning agent: - ✔✔if
routine cleaning is not sufficient.
Identify THREE reasons for emphasizing the importance of PPE care and maintenance to all emergency
responders. - ✔✔Residue and by-products of combustion left on firefighting gear can cause short
and
Officer Test with Questions & 100%
Correct Answers
Identify the TRUE statement about training evolutions. - ✔✔When safety is emphasized and
learned in training, it tends to be remembered and practiced on the fireground.
The HSO is responsible for reviewing: - ✔✔every department standard, evolution, and practice
to ensure they are performed in as safe a manner as possible.
When an incident involves serious, life-threatening injuries or illness, the first priority of the HSO is to: -
✔✔ensure the victim is stabilized and transported to a medical care facility.
Identify the TRUE statement about developing recommendations based upon an accident investigation.
- ✔✔Recommendations should be stated in the form of future accident prevention.
Acceptance tests on an apparatus should be conducted: - ✔✔when a new or refurbished
apparatus arrives at the fire and emergency services organization.
When carrying or raising ground ladders: - ✔✔watch out for electrical wires.
Unused rope should be inspected: - ✔✔every five years.
Identify THREE practices responders should adhere to when using power tools. - ✔✔use the right
tool for the job, disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories such
as blades, bits and cutters, keep observers a safe distance away from the work area.
When using pneumatic tools, responders should reduce the pressure of compressed air nozzles used for
cleaning purposes to: - ✔✔30 psi.
, Identify THREE types of PPE that should be worn when using power tools. - ✔✔protective eye
wear, gloves, hearing protection.
Flammable and combustible liquid containers must meet the requirements specified in: -
✔✔NFPA 30.
Identify THREE types of containers that may be approved for storing flammable or combustible liquids
depending on the quantity and type of material. - ✔✔safety cans, metal drums, polyethylene or
plastic containers.
As an HSO, you should train emergency responders to ensure safety caps are placed on compressed or
liquefied gas cylinders when not in use to prevent: - ✔✔the valve from leaking.
Identify THREE hazards for which proximity clothing is appropriate for use. - ✔✔bulk flammable liquid
fire, aircraft exterior fires, bulk flammable gas fire
Proximity clothing is NOT intended for: - ✔✔prolonged direct flame contact.
For protection against violent attacks or other personal harm, emergency responders should: -
✔✔wear body armor as part of their PPE
Firefighter Bourdon is a wildland firefighter; the type of respiratory protection he typically relies on
consists of: - ✔✔dust masks, respirators, and bandanas.
The personal flotation device designed for water rescue operations is the U.S. Coast Guard's: -
✔✔Type V Wearable Special Use Device.
Emergency responders must wash soiled PPE thoroughly with a cleaning agent: - ✔✔if
routine cleaning is not sufficient.
Identify THREE reasons for emphasizing the importance of PPE care and maintenance to all emergency
responders. - ✔✔Residue and by-products of combustion left on firefighting gear can cause short
and
