Water/Ice Emergencies
Children can drown in as little as ____ of water
1 inch
How are patients moved on a Hazardous Terrain?
A Litter (Portable Stretcher)
Give 3 Examples of a Special Event.
Possibilities:
Sporting Event, Concert, National Security Event
What is the highest priority when entering a crime scene?
Your own safety
Who must be summoned when there is a fire?
Males are __ times more likely to drown than females
3
How many people in a team must be there to carry the patient 1 mile?
18-20
How many ambulances are needed for 25000-55000 participants?
2
Who do you need to get permission from to move any items?
Police Officers
There are 2 people trapped in a burning building, what do you do?
Do not enter the building, wait until trained care can retrieve them, then treat patients.
What assists would you use when rescuing someone who fell through ice?
Reaching and throwing assists only
What are the Four main Hazards in a Confined Space? Name 4
Low oxygen levels, Poisonous gases, Explosives, Risk of Drowning
Who supervises the EMS team during a special event?
Incident Commander
Name 3 examples of Crime Scene Evidence:
Weapons, Bloodstains, Vehicles, Skid Marks
What information should you gather during a Fireground operation? Name 3
Possible # of people trapped, their location, cause of fire, whether explosives or chemicals are present
Drowning is the ___ leading cause of unintentional injury and the ___ leading cause of death for children ages 1-14.
5th & 2nd
High Angle Rescues are slopes greater than __ _______ and require a _______ ____ ______.
40 degrees, Secured Rope System
3 ambulances are present at an event, how many people are present?
More than 55,000
What are the 4 types of crime scenes?
Stay Close to the floor, Never use an elevator, Check temp of doors before opening them
You are the Emergency Medical Responder responding to a water emergency. There is a 30 year old male 50 ft from the shore who is in a vertical position at the surface of the water but is not currently kicking or moving. They are not calling for help but their head keeps bobbing below and above the water, what stage of a water emergency are they in?
Active Drowning Victim
What Unit is required to be there for operations involved in difficult-to-reach or hazardous terrains?
The Specialized Vehicle Response Unit
What else is needed besides ambulances if there are at least 25000 people?
On site Treatment Facility, On site coordination of EMS, Equipment for at least 4 patients.
Explain each type of crime scene and what you might find.
Closed Access to unsecure crime scene: hazard still exists
Limited-Access Crime Scene: Critical Evidence could be destroyed or damaged and hazards may still be present
Open Access: Evidence still needs to be collected but personnel has access to area-still must consult with police before disturbing anything
Cold Crime: No evidential or hazard concerns
Fill in the blanks: Do not let ______ ________ a fire.