CPR
How many compressions and breaths are you giving to somebody needing CPR?
30 compressions
2 breaths
What's the most important part of search and rescue?
Communicating w/your team
If you need to break a window, where are aiming to hit? Why?
Always in the corner because there's less of a chance you'll hit the patient in the car
How long should it take a firefighter to put on their bunker gear?
60 seconds (1 minute)
What is the maneuver called that can help someone who's choking?
The Heimlich
Right and Left handed searches
Where are batteries most likely located on vehicles?
The hood, trunk or under/behind seats in the floor.
What do we call the two different ends of the hose? and which side do we start with when rolling a hose up (extra points)?
The male and the female ends - male side
How deep should your compressions be for an adult?
2 inches deep
What are the key components to look our for when performing a size-up?
- occupant informantion
- occupancy type
- building size
- construction
- time of day/ day of week
How are the different posts on a car labeled?
By using the alphabet
What is the most important aspect of completing evolutions?
What is the first and most important thing you should do before starting CPR?
What are 4 major tools to have with you for search and rescue?
- correct PPE
- flashlight
- portable radio
- thermal imagine device
How many hydraulic tools are used for vehicle extrication? and what are they called (extra points)?
3 - Spreaders, Cutters and the Ram
How do you signal for water and how do you signal the water supply to be cut?
(show us)
If a baby is choking, how many back slaps and compressions are you giving?
5 back slaps
5 finger compressions
What does O-VEIS mean?
oriented vent enter isolate search
What are some hazards to look out for during vehicle x?
- traffic hazards
- fire hazards
- electrical hazards
- environmental hazards i.e weather
- hazardous materials
When doing a SAR evolution blindfolded, what are some important senses to use?
Sight, sound and touch.