Rules and Regulations
When are employees to be out of their bunks?
How early must employees call in sick to be granted SL?
At what time should emails be checked?
When is snow to be completed by?
0730.
At least 1 hour before shift.
1200.
0630.
Describe which side evens and odds are throughout the city. (Answer must contain two parts.)
Evens are on the right side when driving from the center point of town. Odds are on the left.
Woodward- 5 Digits
Evens on the East- (My memory aid EE)
Odds are on the West.
List the GMP color system for our hydrants.
Red 0-500
Orange 500-1000
Green 1000-1500
Blue- 1500+
How fast are we permitted to drive while driving lights and sirens?
10 miles over the posted speed limit.
Name the adult naloxone dose.
Bonus 50 pts for Ped dosing.
Adult: Up to 2 mg IV slowly, titrating to improvement in respiratory status. Repeat as needed every 3-5 minutes.
Pediatric Dosing: o Up to 3 months: 0.5 ml o 3 months up to 18 months: 1 ml o Children 19-35 months: 1.5 ml or
Pediatric: 0.1mg/kg IM/IN/IV
What exception and criteria (2 part) allows an employee to be unrestrained?
While treating a patient.
Personnel must inform the driver when they are not going to have seat belt on.
Name breaks
Adams
Lincoln
Grant
Oak
Eton
Pleasant
Pine
Adams 10-11
Lincoln 10-11
Grant 5-6
Oak 8-9
Eton 19-20
Pleasant 15-16
Pine 4-5
What is the minimum and maximum we should pump into an FDC?
150-200
20 MPH
How many ml should be administered to a dehydrated child with a weight of 67 lbs? (Rounding is acceptable.)
20ml/kg
30 kg patient will get 600 cc of fluid.
Repeat dose is acceptable just like an adult.
What type of jewelry is allowed to be worn on duty?
Describe the cosmetic/fragrance policy.
Describe hair policy. (Must get at least 3)
Wedding band is allowed, conservative neck chain under uniform, single bracelet.
Cosmetics of conservative color and amount are allowed. Body spray, cologne and perfume are not allowed.
Not to go below collar, less than 3 inches for men.
Men can not have any objects in the hair-ie head bands sweat bands.
Conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
Women can be longer than 3 inches in a neat manner that does not interfere with normal wearing of department headgear.
From Adams describe how to get to Warren Ct.
Bowers, Woodward, Oakland/Willits, Warren Ct on your right.
Studies and national statistics show that approximately 80 % of maydays are resolved by?
(Must get at least 2 out of 4.)
Self rescue.
Firefighters own crew.
Another company working in the hazard zone. (Note- Must be directed by the IC and not self initiated.)
Combination of three listed above.
Who is responsible for making the determination of responding lights and sirens?
Who is responsible to determining what priority the Rescue transports?
Determined by the OIC
Determined by the treating or senior medic.
Double Jeopardy
Describe the procedure for push does epi.
Give 3 disease/indications that push dose could be administered.
Prepare epinephrine 10 mcg/mL by adding 1mL of 1mg/10mL epinephrine in 9mL NS, then 1. Administer 10-20 mcg (1-2 mL epinephrine 10 mcg/mL) IV/IO 2. Repeat every 3 to 5 minutes. 3. Titrate SBP greater than 90 mmHg.
Anaphylaxis/Allergic Reaction
Cardiogenic Shock
Hemorrhagic Shock not cured with fluid resuscitation.
Shock
Where can shirts be untucked?
Who are uniform reimbursement claims sent to and who has the final word?
Describe nighttime apparel policy.
Station 1 upstairs.
AC, Fire Chief.
T-shirt and dark navy shorts must be worn while moving around in the sleeping dormitory.
Name one streets that have both north south and east west number in the city.
Which street East of Eton running North and South does not reach Pembroke?
Melton, Fairway.
Edenborough.
How does our policy state we should handle radio traffic if a Mayday is announced.
Command announces "Emergency Radio Traffic Only"
All fire-ground operations maintain radio discipline until emergency is over.
Operations can be transferred over to another qualified officer.
At what height of water can we safely drive through?
What type of water are we never to drive through?
What function must be performed after leaving standing water? (50 bonus points available)
We can drive through water if it is not higher than the centerline of the wheel.
We are not to drive through swift water at any time.
A break check should be preformed after leaving standing water (Bonus Material Truck should be sent to DPS for inspection.)
If a neonatal patient is has a heart rate of less than 100 BPM what should be done?
What ratio should chest compressions and ventilations be preformed at if heart rate is less than 60?
1) Initiate bag-valve-mask ventilation with room air at 40-60 breaths per minute. 90 seconds with room air before supplemental O2 is added.
2) 3:1 with supplemental O2.
The Birmingham FD represents PRIDE
What does each letter represent of this acronym?
Professionalism
Responsive
Integrity
Dedication
Excellence
Route to Berwyn from Station 2.
What are the three criteria needed for a structure to be considered a high rise per our protocol?
Beyond reach of fire department aerial equipment.
Pose a potential for significant stack or chimney effect.
Requires unreasonable evacuation time.
Name 3 ways safe response shall be attained.
Name 3 ways safe response shall not be attained.
Prompt, Safe Response Shall Be Attained by:
1. Leaving the station in a standard manner and by quickly mounting apparatus with all personnel on board, seated with belts on, and making sure all station doors are fully closed.
2. Driving defensively and professionally at reasonable speeds.
3. Knowing where we are going.
4. Using warning devices to move around traffic and to request the right-of-way in a safe and predictable manner.
Fast Response Shall Not Be Attained by:
1. Leaving quarters before crew has mounted safely and before apparatus doors are fully open.
2. Driving too fast for conditions.
3. Driving recklessly or without regard for safety.
4. Taking unnecessary chances with negative right-of-way intersections.
5. Intimidating or scaring other drivers.
List the medications and doses for crush injuries.
(50 Bonus points available.)
Administer albuterol 2.5 mg/3ml NS nebulized (Bonus 20 pts max of 20 mg)
Adults: 1 liters NS IV/IO wide open followed by 500-1,000 mL/hr
If extrication is prolonged, and/or hyperkalemia is suspected (peaked T waves, widened QRS, hypotension): Adults: 100 mEq IVP prior to extrication and 50 mEq/hr IVPB or slow IVP
b. Administer calcium chloride i. Adults: 1 gram slow IVP over 5 minutes