Darlington VFC
Fire
Rescue
EMS
Fire Service
100
Sam Sauers
His name is _____ and he is the Fire Chief of the DVFC
100
what is self contained breathing apparatus?
What does SCBA stand for?What is self contained breathing apparatus?
100
the "jaws of life"
What nickname is often given to the heavy rescue tools on found on our equipment?
100
Emergency medical services
What does EMS stand for?
100
Ben Franklin
Who founded the fire service and also happened to invent electricity?
200
1949
In what year did the DVFC become INC
200
Fires with trash, wood, paper or other combustible materials as the fuel source
What is a class A fire?
200
Cribbing
The blocks of compressed wood or plastic material we use to stabilize a vehicle, that come in different shapes and sizes are called?
200
60 to 100
A normal pulse rate in an adult is ___ to ____
200
11
How many VOLUNTEER fire companies can be found in Harford County?
300
What is the board of directors?
Minus the officers, this group oversees finances and some operational aspects of the DVFC.
300
Outer shell, Moisture barrier, thermal barrier
What are the three layers to our turnout gear?
300
O-Cutter
This rescue tools primary function is used to cut parts of a vehicle, such as a roof.
300
Automatic external defibrillator
What does AED stand for?
300
What is MFRI
This institute provides fire and rescue training and certifications to firefighters in MD.
400
Air unit 961
What peice of apparatus do we use to fill SCBA bottles and what is its unit number?
400
Heat, Oxygen, Fuel, Chemical chain reaction
What are the components to the Fire tetrahedron?
400
Glass master
What one tool do we use most to cut a windshield out of a vehicle?
400
Falls
What is the most common call we run regarding geriatric patients?
400
The Maltese cross
What symbol is used in the fire service that comes from medieval times?
500
3,750 gallons
Between all 3 Engines, and the rescue how much water do they carry as a total?
500
Halyard
What is the technical term for the rope found on extension ladders?
500
Air Bags
What special rescue tool do we carry that allows to lift a vehicle by inflating the tool with air?
500
MIEMSS
Who is the controlling and authorizing body in the state of MD regarding EMS?
500
One of the very first fire engines were horse drawn wagons
Why are engines given the nickname "the wagon"?
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