Station 5
"Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb was the #1 chart topping song of this year in which the current Station 5 was erected.
What is 1978?
Currently employing over 2,000 uniformed members across multiple bureaus, the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department was founded in this year.
What is 1872?
This tool, in combination with a halligan, is historically referred to as "irons."
What is a flat-head ax?
A patient hoarsely reporting a peanut allergy to EMS should have this drug first administered IM.
What is Epinephrine 1:1000?
Invented in 1948 by Fritos creator Charles Elmer Doolin, what is Billy's favorite chip?
What are Cheetos?
Weirdly enough, the term "commode" is actually a holdover from the region's landed gentry era of the South, often used as a slang term for a toilet. This is the number of commodes present at Station 5.
What is 4?
A leading manufacturer in the industry and part of MSA Safety Incorporated, this company supplies PPE for members in Operations.
What is Globe?
Many citizens choose to outfit their homes with carbon monoxide detectors. According to ERB SOP 204.00, at this concentration of parts per million, residents must evacuate the occupancy.
36 ppm
Large O2 cylinders can only be ordered from this division.
What is Parts?
This 4 digit number may be used to dial Battalion 8's office.
What is 8651?
Located at 9535 Bruton Road, this establishment has been featured in the local news for it's prevalence of crime. Might want to fuel up elsewhere!
What is Adam's Mart? (or Adam's Food Store)
The frontpiece (also known as shield or badge) of firefighting helmets has been a distinctive part of the American firefighter's helmet since it was developed by Henry Gratacap in the early 19th century. The gold leaf helmet shield is donned by members of this position and higher.
What is Deputy Chief?
Referred to as "large-diameter hose," a total of this many 100' sections can be found on a Pierce engine.
What is 10?
Each battalion has a designated drop off site for sharps containers. This location is reserved for Battalion 8 members.
What is Station 32?
Historically an oft-forgotten task, station supplies are scheduled to be ordered on these designated days for Station 5.
According to department Standard Operating Procedures, a high rise occupancy is defined as a building 4 stories above or below grade. Name the only such occupancy in Station 5's first up district.
What are the Sterlingshire Apartments?
The department presents an award for the most outstanding rookie at the annual awards banquet. Members with up to this many years of service may be eligible to receive this award.
What is 5?
Kitty litter & absorbent are common spill supplies used in the control of petroleum products at motor vehicle accidents. An order for restocking these products may be made from this agency.
What is Stormwater?
Other than for designated paramedic engines, controlled substances may be refilled at this location.
What is Property Room? (5000 Dolphin)
Personnel Accountability Tags, or PATs, are velcroed to the responder board on the apparatus the member is assigned to that day. PATs are color coordinated by the rank that the member holds. This color text can be found on a battalion chief's PAT.
What is red?
The senior driver's sleeping quarters were originally reserved for use by this staff position.
Who is 783?
The training year for fire department Continuing Education modules begins in this calendar month.
What is November?
The presence of rain or other precipitation increases the braking distance, or how far is needed to effectively come to a stop. Pierce fire engines use this type of braking system.
What are air brakes?
An unconscious patient lying on the sidewalk may be transported under this doctrine.
What is implied consent?
Members earn a single red stripe on either side of the star of life of their paramedic service pin after this amount of time.
What is 5 years?