Meds
This is the IN dose for Narcan:
1 MG per nostril
This device is used to check a patient's oxygen saturation level and is commonly placed on a finger:
What is a pulse oximeter?
This tool is often paired with a Halligan bar to create a “set of irons.”
What is a flat-head axe?
This resource provides safety information about chemicals in fixed facilities and includes information such as hazards, storage, and first aid measures.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
This phrase is commonly used over the radio to indicate that all personnel are accounted for and safe after a Mayday or major incident.
What is PAR (Personnel Accountability Report)
This medication is given for non traumatic cardiac chest pain:
ASA
This piece of equipment delivers measured shocks to patients in cardiac arrest and is often used during CPR:
What is a defibrillator or AED
This appliance is used to create a water curtain to protect exposures:
What is a ground monitor?
This colored section of the ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook) helps identify protective actions and initial isolation distances based on material type
What is the green section?
This system assigns responsibility for managing incidents, establishing a chain of command, and coordinating resources at emergency scenes.
What is the Incident Command System (ICS)?
This medication is used for relief of bronchospasms in patients two years of age or older:
Albuterol
This device allows for the rapid infusion of fluids or medications directly into the bone when IV access is not possible.
What is an EZ-IO?
This hose appliance splits one hoseline into two smaller lines and is commonly found on the fireground.
What is a gated wye?
This type of container is typically used to transport pressurized gases and can be identified by its rounded ends and protective dome.
What is a pressurized cylinder or high-pressure tank?
This acronym helps responders remember the priority order of life-saving actions during multi-patient incidents: Triage, Treatment, and Transport. And what does it stand for?
What is START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment)
The amount, in grams, of sugar in each tube of Oral Glucose:
15 grams
This tool is used to immobilize the lower extremity in the event of a suspected femur fracture by applying gentle traction.
What is a traction splint?
This tool can shut off gas valves, force doors, and is known for its multi-use design.
What is a Halligan bar?
These three zones are established at a HazMat scene to control the spread of contamination and ensure responder safety.
What are the Hot Zone, Warm Zone, and Cold Zone?
This type of hose is commonly pre-connected to an engine and used for initial fire attack inside a structure.
What is a crosslay or preconnect?
This medication is used to aggressively treat croup in pediatric patients:
Epi
This advanced monitor provides real-time waveforms, heart rate, capnography, SPO2, and can be used for 12-lead ECGs in the field.
What is the Zoll cardiac monitor?
This tool is used during overhaul to aid in drywall removal.
What is a Pike Pole or New York Hook?
This reference guide uses the hazardous material's name or ID number to recommend initial isolation and evacuation distances.
What is the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
This classification of fire extinguisher is used on energized electrical equipment.
What is Class C?