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