IFSTA EOFF Exam 2 & Quiz 2 | Verified Questions &
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Version: Final 1.1
, Which of the following statements BEST describes the difference between acute and chronic illness?
Select one:
a. Acute is more painful, chronic is less invasive.
b. Acute is more serious than chronic.
c. Acute requires a doctor visit, chronic may not.
d. Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting. - ✔✔d. Acute is short term, chronic is long lasting
In 2010 the leading causes of fire fatalities were:
Select one:
a. Stress and overexertion.
b. Live fire training.
c. Overexertion and being struck by an object.
d. Overexertion and falls. - ✔✔a. Stress and overexertion
Live fire training must be conducted according to the requirements of which NFPA® standard?
Select one:
a. 1000
b. 1403
c. 1500
d. 1582 - ✔✔a. 1403
What is the goal of the International Association of Fire Chiefs annual safety stand-down?
Select one:
a. To focus on firefighter safety
b. To focus on firefighter fatalities
c. To focus on firefighters
d. To focus on firefighter families - ✔✔a. To focus on firefighter safety
Which of the following is a way to prevent accidents with power saws?
Select one:
a. Refuel gasoline-powered saws immediately
b. Keep blades and cutting chains well sharpened