What to do/not to do
What should you NOT do if someone has frostbite?
Do NOT rub or massage the frozen skin.
Why should we have a family emergency plan?
So everyone knows what to do and where to meet.
True or False: You should use water to put out a grease fire.
False
What number should you call in Canada for emergencies?
A) 811
B) 911
C) 411
D) 611
B) 911
A smoke alarm goes off in your house — what should you do?
Get outside immediately and call for help.
What should you do if a small grease fire starts in a pan?
Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid (never use water).
Why should we check if a scene is safe before helping someone?
So we don’t become another victim.
True or False: You should move someone immediately after a serious fall.
False (Unless they’re in danger).
What should be in an emergency kit?
A) Flashlight
B) Water
C) First aid supplies
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Someone is bleeding heavily from a cut — what should you do?
Apply firm pressure to the wound.
What is the first thing you should do if you get a mild burn?
Run burn under cool water, not cold, not hot. (NEVER apply ice)
Why should we have an emergency kit at home?
Supplies may not be available during disasters or power outages.
True or False: Emergency kits should be checked and updated regularly.
True
During a thunderstorm, the safest place is:
A) Under a tree
B) In open water
C) Inside a building
D) In a metal field
C) Inside a building
You feel shaking during an earthquake — what should you do?
Drop, cover, and hold on.
What should you NOT do if someone is having a seizure?
Do NOT hold them down or put anything in their mouth.
Why should we learn CPR?
It can keep blood and oxygen flowing until professional help arrives.
True or False: During an earthquake you should stand in a doorway.
False (modern advice is Drop, Cover, and Hold On).
If someone is choking and cannot speak, what should you do?
A) Give them water
B) Perform abdominal thrusts
C) Lay them down
D) Wait and see
B) Perform abdominal thrusts
What should you do when you start choking and you are alone
Use something to your abdomen level (Ex. Chair) and try to do an abdomen thrust with the thing your level on yourself. (Or) Go outside and try to get help, and signal you are choking.
What should you do first if someone is unconscious but breathing?
Place them in the recovery position and call emergency services.
The recovery position helps keep the person’s airway open and prevents choking.
Steps:
1️⃣ Check breathing first. Make sure the person is breathing normally.
2️⃣ Lay them on their side. Gently roll the person onto their side.
3️⃣ Position the head. Tilt their head slightly back so the airway stays open.
4️⃣ Bend the top leg and arm. Bend the knee and place the top arm under the head to keep them stable.
5️⃣ Call emergency services (911) and stay with them until help arrives.
👍 This position helps vomit or fluids drain out of the mouth instead of blocking the airway.
Why should you stay low during a fire?
Smoke rises, and the air is cleaner closer to the floor.
True or False: You should call emergency services if someone has chest pain that lasts several minutes.
True
What should you do when someone breaks a bone/can't move?
A) Move them
B) Call 911 right away and make sure they are okay and stay with them
C) Call 911 then after, walk away, before they arrive
D) Ignore them and walk away
B) Call 911 right away and make sure they are okay and stay with them
What should you do when you have a bloody nose? (Name two)
Pitch the top of your nose (Kiesselbach), tilt your head forward.