Where is the National Fallen Firefighter's Memorial? - ANSWER-Emmitsburg, Maryland
Which of the following group is NOT one of the major stakeholders in the development and implementation of Life Safety Initiatives mentioned in the video from Week 1 Module or in Chapter 1? - ANSWER-Emerald Society of Firefighters
In theory and in accordance with Life Safety Initiative #4, Who may stop an unsafe practice on the fireground? - ANSWER-Any Firefighter who recognizes an unsafe practice
According the the Life Safety Initiative #6, research tells us that nearly ___ percent of all
firefighter Line of Duty Deaths (LODDs) are due to cardiovascular events. - ANSWER-
50 percent
According to the Fire Life Safety Initative #6, Unfit Firefighters need assistance. Fire Departments may consider the following to assist firefighters in their personal physical fitness goals: - ANSWER-all of the above; rehab, counseling, smart eating
Which one of the following is not one of a firefighter's basic arsenal, when considering the use of technology in the fire service? - ANSWER-firefighting hand tools
According to the Life Safety Initiative #9, the fire service could do a better job at investigating injuries to firefighters and not just Line of Duty Deaths (LODDs). - ANSWER-true
What was one of the unintended consequences of the World Trade Center Tragedy, according to Initiative #13? - ANSWER-A better understanding of how emergency responders are affected by traumatic events.
According to Life Safety Initiative #14, one of the best ways to reduce risks to firefighters is through better training and equipment. - ANSWER-false According to Life Safety Initiative #15, residential fire sprinklers have only been affordable and reasonable for the last 20 years. - ANSWER-false (last 30 years)
Where does culture change begin in the fire service culture? - ANSWER-Informal Leader
_____ is generally defined as all the behaviors, ideas, attitudes and values shared by a group. - ANSWER-culture
What does an acceptance of risk need in order to be appropriate for contemporary firefighters? - ANSWER-A reasonable risk-management framework
True or False. Fire departments should have a policy that values written policies and standards that clearly define expectations. - ANSWER-True
Which one of the following is NOT one of the factors contributing to culture in the fire service? - ANSWER-Self Assessment
Bonds and friendships may present problems for supervision and accountablity - ANSWER-true
In order for the fire service to significantly reduce firefighter injuries and deaths, what needs to happen? - ANSWER-A shift in the culture within the fire service.
One of the keys to identifying risk and understanding risk is to work within a structure plan. - ANSWER-true
As a new member of the fire service, you must realize that change may be a threat to the organization and you should be careful with your involvement in changing ideology. - ANSWER-true
A cultural change can occur when there is dialogue and interaction between and among
all members. - ANSWER-true