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Please read each question and select your answer from the choices provided. You must complete all of the questions in order to view your results. At the end of each exam, you have the option to e-mail your results to your instructor.

1: What is the leading cause of fire fighter deaths?
	A: Internal trauma
	B: Asphyxiation
	C: Heart attack
	D: Burns

2: What is the cause of most traumatic injury deaths of fire fighters?
	A: Heart attack
	B: Motor vehicle accidents
	C: Building collapse
	D: Falls

3: Three simple habits to improve crew safety include:
	A: being physically fit; wearing seat belts; and maintianing fire company integrity at emergency incidents.
	B: being healthy; working together; being a team.
	C: eating right; wearing PPE; driving yourself to the scene.
	D: working out everyday; weight lifting; training.

4: Which NFPA standard provides a structure and resources for a fire officer to develop a health-related fitness program?
	A: NFPA 1500
	B: NFPA 1001
	C: NFPA 1021
	D: NFPA 1583

5: Which of the following may be a sign or symptom of stress indicating a member may need assistance?
	A: Nausea
	B: Thirst
	C: Vomiting
	D: All of the above.

6: Most fire fighter deaths occur when?
	A: On the training ground
	B: At home
	C: In the station
	D: In route to and from the scene

7: Which of the following is required as part of the OSHA regulation establishing "two-in, two-out"?
	A: There must be a designated officer-in-charge.
	B: At least two fire fighters must enter the IDLH area together.
	C: Fire fighters in the IDLH area together must remain in voice or visual contact at all times.
	D: All of the above.

8: Which incident command position has the responsibility for ensuring that a personnel accountability system is being used?
	A: The incident safety officer
	B: The fire officer.
	C: The division and group supervisor.
	D: The operations section chief.

9: Why are many fire departments providing washers and dryers at the fire stations?
	A: To reduce costs to the department.
	B: To comply with collective bargaining agreements.
	C: To prevent cross-contamination with family laundry.
	D: To ensure personnel have clean uniforms at work.

10: What are the three phases of an accident investigation?
	A: 1) Identification and collection of physical evidence 2) Interviewing of witnesses 3) Written documentation
	B: 1) Identification and collection of physical evidence 2) Written documentation 3) Presentation for punishment
	C: 1) Identification and collection of physical evidence 2) Interviewing of witnesses 3) Presentation for punishment
	D: 1) Interviewing of witnesses 2) Written documentation 3) Presentation for punishment

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