Paramedics
A paramedic needs a college degree. True or False
False but they do need medical training
A firefighter needs a college degree. True or False
False but they do need training
In order to be a police officer you have to have a college degree.
True or False
False ; You do have to go to a police academy though
Someone snatches your purse out of your hands. Who is going to respond?
The police
Which first responder uses a stethoscope?
Paramedic
What is the main source of transportation for paramedics?
An ambulance
How old do you have to be in order to be a firefighter?
18 years old or older
How old do you have to be in order to be a police officer? 18, 21, or 25
18 years old
You are cooking a meal for your family. Grease splatters onto the curtain and a small fire starts. Who is going to respond?
A firefighter
Which first responder uses a gun?
police officer
If you were a paramedic and someone had an open cut that was nonstop bleeding, what should they do?
Apply pressure to the cut to stop the bleeding with a clean cloth or bandage
Only men are allowed to be firefighters since they have a lot of heavy equipment to wear. True or False
False, women can be firefighters as well but it is not as common as men.
What does it mean to be a K-9 officer?
You work with a trained dog.
You and a friend are walking in the park on a hot day. Your friend gets overheated and faints. Who is going to respond?
paramedics
Which first responder uses a ladder?
Fire fighter
Does it cost money to ride in an ambulance?
a) No, an ambulance ride to the hospital is a free service.
b) Yes, it is not a free service. It usually cost up to $1,000 for one ride to the hospital.
b) Yes, it is not a free service. It usually cost up to $1,000 for one ride to the hospital.
Most fires start in what part of the house?
the kitchen
Besides a police car, what is another example of a form of transportation that a police officer uses?
a horse, bicycle, helicopter, truck, etc.
A firefighter gets injured while putting out a fire. He cannot breathe. Who responds?
Paramedics
Which first responder uses a taser?
Police officer
Other than an ambulance, what other form of transportation would a paramedic use to get a patient to the hospital quicker?
A helicopter or a boat
What equipment does firefighters use to help them breath clean air as they fight a fire?
Air tank (oxygen) or face mask
What is the name of the safety equipment that a police officer wears to protect from a gun shot?
A bullet proof vest
A truck overturns and fuel leaks all over the road. Who responds?
Firefighter
Which first responder does not need to use headgear for protection?
Paramedic