Title: List slip, trip, and fall injuries in firefighters and methods for preventing them.
Course: Firefighting I (15152-I) > Section: Practicing Safety

List should include types of injuries caused by

- overexertion
- fatigue
- improper procedures
- misunderstanding an element within the accident chain (e.g., environment, human factors, equipment, event, injury).

The methods of preventing injuries should include

- taking time to rest/rehabilitate
- monitoring air flow when using self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
- following all departmental safety and task procedures
- analyzing other accidents and the accident chain
- training and improving technique.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are slip, trip, and fall injuries so common in firefighting?
- How can improper attire cause injuries?
- What environmental elements can affect the occurrence of injuries? (e.g., snow)
- What is the importance of proper rehabilitation?
- What is the jurisdictional standard for rehabilitation?