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Describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within emergency services
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
describe how the 16 life safety initiatives address the need for cultural and behavioral change
describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility
explain the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety
validate the need for national training standards as they correlate to professional
recognize the need for counseling and psychological support from local resources and services for emergency services personnel and their families
defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers
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Explain risk management in emergency services
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
define how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision- making
apply the concepts of risk management and mitigation as it pertains to emergency services
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Prevent unsafe acts, injuries, and death
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act
explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts
explain how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries and deaths
illustrate how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services, safety and survival
describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives
describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs
explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes
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Investigate incidents to identify lessons learned
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries and fatalities
discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services
explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collection systems
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Discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
explain how fire sprinklers contribute to firefighter safety and building occupant survival
describe the relationship between code enforcement and fire prevention strategies
identify the impact of building codes on emergency scene safety and operations
discuss the firefighter's role in community risk reduction through code awareness
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Explain the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify key safety features in modern firefighting apparatus design.
evaluate how personal protective equipment (PPE) has evolved to enhance firefighter safety
describe the testing and certification standards for firefighting equipment
explain the importance of proper maintenance and inspection of safety equipment