FEMA USAR Deep Dive
FEMA US&R task forces address these inherently spatial problems during catastrophic incidents.
(What are location and extrication challenges?)
This type of organization describes FCFRD, blending paid and unpaid personnel for fire and EMS services.
(What is combination career and volunteer?)
INSARAG's 2020 Guidelines include these many new areas compared to the 2015 version.
(What is six?)
This inventor is credited with creating the telephone.
(Who is Alexander Graham Bell?)
Firefighters don't just fight flames—they fight these too, according to humor.
(What are bad puns?)
In your 30s, this once-fun activity now leads to next-day regrets and headaches.
(What is drinking?)
Each FEMA US&R task force includes specialists in these six key areas: search, rescue, medicine, hazardous materials, logistics, and planning.
(What are the specialties?)
In 2023, FCFRD handled approximately this many emergency calls, showcasing its scale as Virginia's largest department.
(What is 125,211?)
INSARAG teams commit to this system for effective coordination during international missions.
(What is the INSARAG coordination system?)
This is the national flower of Japan.
(What is the cherry blossom?)
You can't spell this fiery word without "me."
(What is flame?)
Adulting means realizing this childhood dream is mostly bills and chores.
(What is independence?)
FEMA US&R is a multi-hazard discipline focusing on victims trapped in these spaces.
(What are confined spaces?)
FCFRD employs about this many civilian staff alongside its uniformed members.
(What is 167?)
INSARAG networks over this many countries and organizations for global USAR standards.
(What is 80?)
This desert is the largest in the world.
(What is the Sahara?)
The two things a firefighter hates most: this and the way things are.
(What is change?)
By 40, this daily essential becomes the highlight of your day over social outings.
(What is a good night's sleep?)
A FEMA US&R task force comprises at least this many persons, including engineers and canine handlers.
(What is 70?)
FCFRD's services include this specialized area beyond fire suppression, like swift water or high-angle rescues.
(What is technical rescue?)
INSARAG Guidelines expect USAR teams to maintain this classification process for quality.
(What is IEC guidelines?)
There are this many time zones in Russia.
(What is 11?)
No one understands the importance of these time units more than a volunteer firefighter.
(What are milliseconds?)
Feeling this way constantly is a hallmark of being in your 30s and 40s.
(What is tired?)
In 2022, one FEMA US&R-affiliated team logged this many hours of task force training.
(What is 9,668?)
FCFRD has approximately this many volunteer members contributing to operations.
(What is 355?)
In 2023, INSARAG collaborated with these two organizations for USAR guidelines at heritage sites.
(What are UNESCO and ICCROM?)
This is the chemical symbol for water.
(What is H2O?)
This award might you give a top firefighter, per a classic joke.
(What is most extinguished?)
Adulting in your 40s often means complaining about these getting worse with age.
(What are hangovers?)