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HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (POLICY 907) EXAM
QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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-Guarantee passing score -12 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: What is the intent of the "Heat Illness Prevention Program?"
Answer:
- To lower the risk of illness or injury due to exposure to high-heat working conditions.
- Establish fireground rehab guidelines
Question 2: Taking ____ minutes in rehab can prevent illness and injury
Answer:
20 MINUTES
Question 3: Define "Heat Exhaustion"
Answer:
A condition caused by the loss of large amounts fluid from sweating.
- Skin clammy and moist.
Question 4: Define "Fireground Rehabilitation"
Answer:
A system that manages on scene firefighter heat stress, dehydration, and fatigue.
Question 5: It is the responsibility of who to monitor the conditions of all firefighters for signs of heat stress and fatigue?
Answer:
EVERY Company Officer Question 6: It is the responsibility of who to report to their immediate supervisor if they are feeling fatigued or strained?
Answer:
ALL PERSONNEL at an operating incident
Question 7: Define "Heat Stroke"
Answer:
The bodies temperature regulatory system fails.Question 8: You are required to participate in the Heat Illness Prevention Program as well as accompanying training TRUE OR FALSE?
Answer:
TRUE
Question 9: Define "Heat Strain"
Answer:
Physiological responses to heat stress. When strain is excessive a more severe heat disorder will follow
Question 10: It is the responsibility of who to determine if rehab is needed?
Answer:
(IC) Incident Commander
Question 11: Define "Heat Stress"
Answer:
The total heat load imposed on the body from outside factors such as clothing or the environment.Question 12: Rehab will be established by the Incident Commander when conditions dictate the need for rest and rehab. What considerations should be taken into account when deciding the need for rehab?
Answer:
- Length of operation
- Amount of exertion
- Adverse climatic conditions
- Communication
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