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Fire and Emergency Services Orientation and
Terminology5 th Edition
Chapter 4 — Fire Investigation, Fire Prevention, and Public Fire
and Life Safety Education
Learning Objective 1
Explain the various responsibilities of fire and emergency services personnel regarding fire investigation.
4–2
REVIEW QUESTION
What position in the fire department usually works to raise public awareness of fire prevention issues?
4–10
REVIEW QUESTION
What are two types of documents that help fire prevention efforts by pinpointing observed or past fire safety issues?
How does code enforcement inspection help support fire prevention?
4–12
Target hazards are facil i t ies that have a great potential for l i fe or property loss from a fire.
4–16
REVIEW QUESTIONS
What two types of surveys are included in fire safety surveys?
What is the purpose of a pre-incident survey?
4–17
Describe public fire and life safety education as it relates to fire prevention.
Learning Objective 3
4–20
REVIEW QUESTION
What are the three steps a Fire and Life Safety Educator should take when presenting to an audience?
4–23
Summary
• When responding to fires, firefighters must extinguish as quickly and safely as possible, while observing for evidence.
• It is critical that fire departments act to prevent fires by educating the public in recognizing and reducing hazards and in acting effectively when an emergency occurs.
4-26
(Continued)