Fire
What three things are needed for fire to burn? (Also called the Fire Triangle)
Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
What is one type of EMS PPE you should always wear when performing patient care?
Gloves
If you arrived on-scene to a "fully involved" structure fire, could you go inside for an interior fire attack?
No
True or False: Firefighters are always required to wear seat belts when riding in a firetruck.
True
What number truck is Brighton Fire's heavy rescue?
308
What two tools are included in the "irons"?
Halligan and flathead axe
What two pieces of equipment are needed to take a blood pressure?
Blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) and stethoscope
If a patient went into cardiac arrest, what would you start?
CPR
True or False: EMTs/Paramedics are always required to wear seatbelts in an ambulance.
False: You should always wear a seatbelt unless unbuckling is necessary for medical treatment of the patient.
How fast must a firefighter be able to don their turnout gear (including SCBA)?
2 minutes
What is the reason for the majority of injuries at a fire?
Smoke inhalation
Where is the radial pulse located?
Wrist
If a patient began threatening you and/or started to become aggressive, what resource could you call for support?
Police
What piece of PPE should/must you wear if you are responding to a scene on a roadway?
High-vis traffic vest
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
How often should you check your smoke detectors?
Monthly
Where can you place a tourniquet?
An extremity
When you hear a PASS alarm going off, what should you assume?
A firefighter is down somewhere
What is scene size-up?
Assessing the scene to ensure safety and determine necessary resources
What is a laceration?
A cut
What does SCBA stand for?
Self-contained breathing apparatus
What does diaphoretic mean?
Sweating heavily
What type of medication would you give someone who is having an asthma attack?
Albuterol
As part of rehab, what will EMTs do after firefighters come out of a working fire?
Take vitals
What percentage of all firefighters in the U.S. are volunteer?
65%