Where there's smoke
There's fire
OUCH
Baby it's cold outside
I don't feel good
100
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, ammonia, water vapor.
Gases commonly found in smoke from structure fires. http://www.doctorfire.com/toxicity.html
100
Components of the fire tetrahedron.
What are fuel, oxygen, heat and self sustaining chemical reaction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_triangle#Fire_tetrahedron
100
This injury is often treated by splinting, icing, elevation and administration of pain medication.
What is a fracture, sprain or strain.
100
Firefighters working on a roof in winter should stay on this "hooked" device to reduce the risk of slipping on snow and ice.
What is a roof ladder.
100
After working a structure fire, you feel tired, dizzy, have a headache and a racing heart. You are most likely suffering from this condition.
What is dehydration.
200
Gas that binds to hemoglobin irreversibly with greater affinity than oxygen.
What is carbon monoxide
200
A rapid oxidation of a material in an exothermic process with release of heat, light and various reaction products.
What is fire
200
You could use one of these hydraulic tools to push the dashboard off the legs of person pinned in the driver's seat due to an MVA.
What are hydraulic ram or the spreaders.
200
This thermal injury is typically describe as having several phases including a second and third degree. It is characterized by skin progressing from pale, cold, numb and stiff to white, blue and mottled or worse. Underlying tissues suffer as well.
What is frostbite (frostnip->1st degree frostbite->second degree frostbite).
200
This rhinovirus illness is characterized by minor soreness, occasional low grade fever, sneezing and a hacking cough.
What is the common cold.
300
Improved visibility, reduced flashover risk, decreased interior temperature, decease in toxic gases.
What are benefits of ventilation when fighting a fire. http://www.firefighternation.com/article/truck-co-operations/why-when-ventilation
300
An thermal injury involving the dermis and epidermis. Characterized by red, hot skin that is blistered and may be swollen.
What is a second degree burn
300
This type of injury is characterized by a bone bending and cracking but not separating into separate pieces. It is more common in children.
What is a greenstick fracture.
300
Firefighting gear does not allow for effective heat dissipation and firefighters often sweat heavily in their gear. In winter conditions they may begin to shiver and then develop slurred speech, confusion, poor decision making, clumsiness, etc. What condition should be suspected?
What is hypothermia.
300
This condition exhibits pinpoint pupils, decreased level of consciousness, decreased respiration/respiratory arrest
What is opiate overdose.
400
This is indicated by heavy dense smoke that that escapes the building in "puffs" being sometimes drawn back in giving the impression the building is breathing.
What is a backdraft
400
A fog nozzle delivers a stream of water with this characteristic. It's an example of a ____ stream that starts with "b."
What is a broken stream (i.e. droplets).
400
You respond for a person impaled on a metal fence post. you could use this gasoline powered tool carried on the engine to cut the post...or the patient off the post. Whichever.
What is a K12 saw (rotary saw)
400
This nautically named metal device is dropped into a chimney to break up clumps of burning material when fighting a chimney fire.
What is a torpedo
400
After heroically removing someone from a house fire, you notice they have soot stained nares, difficulty breathing, hoarseness and are coughing black sputum. What injuries do you suspect?
What are inhalation injuries including burns and edema.
500
This element, atomic number 6, is heavily present as a solid particle in smoke and is the main component in soot.
What is carbon
500
This physical property of dihydrogen monoxide (H20) allows it to absorb and store heat makes it a great choice for fighting fires.
What is heat capacity of water.
500
This condition isn't uncommon in the elderly and women. It makes bones brittle and prone to breaking especially with"minor accidents" like falls in the home.
What is osteoporosis.
500
While preparing to go out on the ice for a rescue, you want to be sure you are wearing this and have these safety items on and with you.
What are a gumbi suit (survival suit), ice picks, rope tether. (helmet, banana boat)
500
You respond for a call for a sick child. You arrive to find a sweat soaked, fussy two year old who is acting like a normal two year old. Parents say child has had a cold and suddenly got stiff and wasn't responding to their voice. What do you suspect occurred.
What is a febrile seizure.
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