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Hazmat firefighters are trained in - ANSWERSControl, prevention, cleanup, of oil spills and hazardous materialsPercent of fire departments that provide ambulance service - ANSWERSHalfMost calls involve - ANSWERSMedical emergenciesSettings firefighters work in - ANSWERSUrban, suburban, a...
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11th edition FPSI Firefighter Test Percent of fire departments that provide ambulance service - ANSWERSHalf Most calls involve - ANSWERSMedical emergencies Settings firefighters work in - ANSWERSUrban, suburban, airports, chemical plants, Forrest fire inspectors and prevention specialist - ANSWERSSpot fires from Crews of firefighters suppress the blaze using - ANSWERSHeavy equipment, hand Most effective means of battling a blaze - ANSWERSCreate fire lanes by removing Between alarms firefighters - ANSWERSClean and maintain equipment, conduct drills, Firefighting involves the risk of death or injury from - ANSWERSFloor cave ins, toppling Things that may impact the short and long term health of a firefighter - Most agencies shift - ANSWERS48-96
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Hazmat firefighters are trained in - ANSWERSControl, prevention, cleanup, of oil spills
and hazardous materials
industrial sites, rural area, grassland, forrest
watchtowers and report by telephone or radio
tools, water hoses
combustible vegetation and creating bare in the path of the fire
inspections, do PT, prepare reports, review literature and new practices and policies
walls, traffic accidents, exposure to flames and smoke
ANSWERSContact with poisonous, flammable, or explosive gases, chemicals,
radioactive or other hazardous materials
Duty hours include time when firefighters - ANSWERSStudy, train, and fire prevention
duties
Hourly shift rotation includes - ANSWERSDay shift 10 hours for 3-4 days, night shift 14
hours for 3-4 days
Typical workweek length for a firefighter - ANSWERS50 hours per week
Percent of fire companies staffed by volunteers - ANSWERS70%
,2002 study, paid career firefighters - ANSWERS282,000
2002 study, first line supervisor and prevention workers - ANSWERS63000
2002 study, fire inspectors - ANSWERS14000
Number of firefighters employed by municipal/county fire departments - ANSWERS8 out
of 10
Public safety organizations - ANSWERSFire prevention, public fire education, safety,
emergency medical services
Academy topics include - ANSWERSClassroom instruction and practical training in
firefighting techniques, fire prevention, hazmat control, local building codes, emergency
medical procedures, first aid and CPR
Tools firefighters use - ANSWERSAxes, chainsaws, fire extinguishers, ladders, and
rescue equipment
Length of apprenticeship programs - ANSWERSUp to 5 years
Technical instruction covers - ANSWERSFirefighting techniques and equipment,
chemical hazards associated with building materials, emergency medical procedures,
fire prevention and safety
Training session topics include - ANSWERSExecutive development, anti arson
techniques, disaster preparedness, hazmat control, public fire safety and education
Personal qualities of firefighters - ANSWERSMental alertness, self discipline, courage,
mechanical aptitude, endurance, strength, and a sense of public service
To progress to higher level positions firefighters must acquire expertise in -
ANSWERSAdvanced firefighting techniques, equipment, building construction,
emergency medical technology, writing, public speaking, management, budgeting
procedures, and public relations
Opportunities for promotion depend upon - ANSWERSWritten examination results, job
performance, interviews, and seniority
Line of promotion - ANSWERSEngineer-lieutenant-captain-battalion chief-assistant
chief-deputy chief-chief
Masters degree is required for - ANSWERSExecutive fire officer
,Executive fire officer certification is granted by - ANSWERSThe national fire academy
and state chief officer certification
Why Firefighting is attractive - ANSWERSProvides a challenging opportunity to perform
an essential public service that only requires a high school degree and retirement is
guaranteed
What drives fire fighter openings - ANSWERSRetiring firefighters, stop working for other
reasons or transfer to other occupations
Expected job growth as of 2015 - ANSWERSAbout as fast as the average for all
occupations
How fire departments cut manage budget cuts - ANSWERSPostponing equipment
purchases, not hiring new firefighters
Median hourly earning for firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS21.75
Lowest 10% earned in 2012 - ANSWERS10.59
Highest 10% earned in 2012 - ANSWERS38.05
Average hourly earnings for local government firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS23.34
Average hourly earnings for federal government firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS23.06
Average hourly earnings for state government firefighters in 2012 - ANSWERS22.73
Firefighters employed in California - ANSWERS26550
Firefighters employed in Texas - ANSWERS24880
Firefighters employed in Florida - ANSWERS23780
Firefighters employed in Ohio - ANSWERS18410
Firefighters employed in Illinois - ANSWERS16700
Firefighters annual mean wage in California - ANSWERS72540
Firefighters annual mean wage in New Jersey - ANSWERS71860
Firefighters annual mean wage in new york - ANSWERS70150
Firefighters annual mean wage in Washington - ANSWERS62730
, Firefighters annual mean wage in Connecticut - ANSWERS57730
Range for Hours threshold for overtime as determined by the department -
ANSWERS7-28 days
Firefighters benefits - ANSWERS1.Medical and liability insurance
2.Vacation/sick days
3.Paid holidays
Fire departments provide - ANSWERS1. Protective clothing
2. Breathing apparatus
3. Dress uniforms
Retirement at half pay - ANSWERSAfter 25 years
Stress drives people to seek - ANSWERS1. Warmth
2. Sustenance
3. Rest
Distress occurs when - ANSWERSDaily demands become physically spiritually
cognitively uncomfortable
Too much stress leads to - ANSWERS1.heart disease
2. Hypertension
3. Ulcers
4. Arthritis
5. Diabetes
6. Cancer
7. Alcoholism
8. Depression
9. Suicide
10. Lowered immunity
Stress hinders - ANSWERS1. Performance
2. Job enjoyment
3. Memory
4. Mental stability
5. Interpersonal conflict
6. Increase accident possibly
7. Absenteeism
8. Attrition
9. morale
A distress person may - ANSWERSTake unusual risk and fail to be physically fit
Conservative estimate of cost of stress - ANSWERS20 billion