EMS Protocols 2
For a infant with a Foreign Body Airway Obstruction, this is how many back blows and chest thrusts are needed to be preformed
What are 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
This is the oldest and most common tool used in the fire service
What is rope
According to this NFPA qualification those qualified at the Fire Fighter 1 level must be familiar with the basic aspects of firefighter safety and health.
What is NFPA 1500
The area fire spreads inside the walls
What is void spaces
This person is the most senior active member on the department
Who is John Prochazka
OB emergency that occurs usually in the third trimester, produces bright red vaginal bleeding, and is painless
What is Placenta Previa
This was a round (or other shape) iron, copper or lead emblem that was usually placed, on the wall, near the front door of a structure. It denoted the insurance company who had a policy on that property.
What is a Fire Mark
These are the most common firefighter injuries
What are sprains, strains, and muscle injuries
The general location where a fire began
What is the area of origin
These people need to be contacted (via dispatch) initially to all working fires
Who are the Chief and Assistant Chief
This is the number of minutes after packing a wound with quick clot you must hold direct pressure
What is 3 minutes
This fire department became the 1st paid professional fire department in the United States
What is Cincinnati
Approximately what percentage of firefighters fatalities are due to motor vehicle crashes? 15.4% 21.7% 33.5% 42.8%
What is 21.7%
During overhaul, this is the place you would start
What is closet to the fire and work outward
This person is in charge of hose, fire reports, and SCBA's
Who is Captain Hitt
Per UH protocol, this is the proper way to restrain a combative patient
What is use the 4 point restraint (one arm up and one arm down, with both legs restrained and head raised to 30*)
This fire killed 492 people in 1942 and lead to several fire codes we still enforce today
What is the Coconut Grove Fire
These places are where high visibility vests are to be donned per OVFD SOP's
What is operating on any street and/or highway
By looking for discolored walls, feeling for heat, and listening for popping sounds.
What is checking for extension using all senses
Who are Captain Fisher and Lieutenant Strauss
This is the drug and the dose for a actively seizing pediatric patient
What is Lorazepam (Ativan) 0.05mg/kg IV/IO (Max 2 mg)
The amount of area burned during the Great Chicago Fire
What is 3 square miles
According to the firefighter cancer network, these two exercise areas are highly recommended
Core strength and Cardio
Proper ventilation is important in preventing this "transition from growth to fully developed fire" event from occurring.
What is flashover
This active member has won the Firefighter of the year 3 times
Who is Rich Koblin