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Structural PPE Safety and Training
Chapter 8: How Fire Fighting Affects the Body
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Heat stress is a common problem in fire fighting; what two ways can you reduce your risk for heat stress?
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On-scene rehabilitation and wearing less clothing under your PPE
Physical fitness and wearing less clothing under your PPE
Physical fitness and removing the liner from your structural fire fighting coat and pant to reduce the weight
On-scene rehabilitation and physical fitness
What serious heat related illnesses can heat stress lead to?
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Heat rash and heat stroke
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat rash and heat exhaustion
Heat cramps and heat rash
How much fluid can a fire fighter lose through sweating in an hour?
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2.5 liters (2.63 quarts)
2 liters (2.11 quarts)
0.5 liter (0.5 quart)
1 liter (1.05 quarts)
Rehydration rate should equal:
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Greater than loss rate so you can store liquid and work longer
Loss rate, which means up to 2 liters per hour
Depends on how much you drank prior to the incident response
Less than loss rate to avoid feeling full
What results in cardio-vascular strain, cognitive impairment and poor performance?
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High core temperature resulting in heat stress
Physical fitness resulting in more heat tolerance
High caloric intact resulting in digestive stress
High blood volume resulting in heart stress
What is the objective of active cooling?
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Decrease blood volume
Decrease core temperature
Increase core temperature
Increase blood volume
In addition to opening gear and taking off hood, what are some steps that can be taken to provide active cooling?
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Remove boots and place feet into an ice bath
Remove helmet and pour a pail of cool water over your head
Locate an air conditioned building close to the scene to use during periods of rest
Water, wet towels and use of fans
Medical monitoring is checking your vital signs as well as:
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Checking for signs of dehydration and rehydration
Checking for signs of hypogonadism and hypergonadism
Checking for signs of hypoglycemia and hypothyroidism
Checking for signs of hyperthermia and hypothermia
Physical fitness can increase your blood volume, which helps combat heat stress, by:
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20% in 20 days
20% in 10 days
10% in 10 days
10% in 20 days
Another benefit to fire fighters of being physically fit is:
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Skin is more resistant to burn injury
Greater thermal tolerance
You get to pose for the calendar
All of the above