RVCC Jeopardy

Branchburg

100

What county is Branchburg Township located in?

Somerset County

200

In what year was Branchburg Township incorporated?

1845

300

What major river is associated with the name "Branchburg"?

The Raritan River

400

What is the name of one of Branchburg's major parks located on Baird Road?

White Oak Park

500

Name two volunteer fire companies that serve Branchburg.

Any two of:

• North Branch Volunteer Fire Company
• Neshanic Volunteer Fire Company
• Readington Volunteer Fire Company
• Country Hills Volunteer Fire Company

First Aid

100

What number do you call for an emergency in the United States?

911

200

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

300

What does AED stand for?

 Automated External Defibrillator

400

Before helping an injured person, what should you check first?

Make sure the scene is safe.

500

Someone has severe bleeding from an injury. What is an important first-aid action while waiting for emergency help?

Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound using appropriate protection.

First Responders

100

What are the three major types of emergency responders commonly associated with 911 calls?

Police, firefighters, and EMS

200

What does EMS stand for?

 

Emergency Medical Services

300

What type of first responder provides emergency medical care?

EMS/Paramedics/EMTs

400

What piece of equipment allows firefighters to breathe in smoke-filled environments?

 

SCBA — Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

500

According to Branchburg's municipal code, which two volunteer fire companies are specifically named as part of the township's fire department?

Neshanic Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and North Branch Volunteer Fire Co.

Community Service

100

What does it mean to volunteer?

No Wrong Answer, but giving your time or service to help others without being paid for that service.

200

Name one community service project our club could organize.

 Any reasonable answer.

300

Name three groups of people who could benefit from community service.

Examples: elderly people, children, families in need, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, disaster victims, etc.

400

Branchburg's emergency service organizations depend heavily on what from the community?

Volunteers and donations.

500

Your community has experienced a major storm. Name three ways our club could help residents.

• Collect supplies
• Organize a donation drive
• Help clean up
• Distribute food/water
• Help a local shelter
• Collect emergency supplies

Wild Card/ Challenge

100

Name 5 items you might find in a first-aid kit.

Bandages, gauze, gloves, antiseptic supplies, tape, etc.

200

In what year was Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) founded?

Answer:
1965 🎓

Bonus fun fact: RVCC originally opened as Somerset County Community College before later becoming Raritan Valley Community College.

300

You have 30 seconds. Name 5 different community service projects your club could organize.

Any 5 reasonable ideas.

400

You're at a community event, and someone suddenly collapses. Name three things you could do to help.

Examples:

1. Make sure the scene is safe.
2. Call/activate 911.
3. Get an AED if appropriate/available.
4. Follow dispatcher instructions.
5. Direct responders to the person.

500

COMMUNITY SERVICE CHALLENGE

Your club has $0, but wants to help Branchburg.

You have 60 seconds to create a community service project that:

• Helps local residents
• Costs little or no money
• Involves at least 10 volunteers
• Can realistically be completed within one month

Up to 500 points based on creativity, feasibility, community impact, and teamwork.