Prevention
Firefighters
Facts
Safety Tips
EMS
100

How often should you test your smoke alarms?

Once a month

100

What are two reasons why we would call hazmat?

Fuel spill, unknown materials.

100

What does AED stand for 

Automatic external defibrillator 

100

How much does one gallon of water weigh?

8.3 lbs

100

What is the compression rate for CPR (compressions per minute)?

100-120 bpm

200

Name 3 tools on the ambulance and what they're used for

(EMS tools etc.)

200

How much water can one of the ARFF trucks hold at the Hobby Firestation?

3000 gallons

200

How long does it take a fire to become life threatning?

2 minutes

200

TRUE OR FALSE

If there is a fire in your home, the best place to hide is in your closet or under your bed.

FALSE

Fires can be scary, but hiding from them can be fatal. Never hide in enclosed areas where you could become trapped.

200

What is the compression to breaths ratio for CPR

30:2

300

If you notice that one of your cords or charging cables has a tear in it, what should you do?

STOP using it and tell an adult!

300

Name 3 tools on the fire truck and what they're used for

(Fire tools etc.)

300

Would a fire wake someone up if they were asleep?

No, you could actually fall into a deeper sleep due to the gasses a fire produces. 

300

Why is carbon monoxide so dangerous?

Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless, CO poisoning is extremely dangerous because it can happen quickly and it alters your mental state quickly.

300

What are the 3 different types of bleeding

Venous, arterial, capillary
400

Why should you close your door when you go to sleep in regards to fire safety?

Closed doors slow down fires. Keeps smoke from coming into the room and keeps heat out.

400

What are the uses of A,B,C, and K fire extinguishers 

A- Ash (anything that makes ash when it burns)

B- Boom (combust)

C-computer (electrical)

K- kitchen

400

Where should you place a tourniquet and where should you not place one?

Place tourniquets on arms and legs, never on a joint or the neck.

400

What is the average number of liters of blood in an adult.

5 liters

400

What is correct compression depth for adults and infants

2 inches for adults

1.5 inches for children

500

When using a fire extinguisher, what is the PASS method?

PULL the pin

AIM at the base of the fire

SQUEEZE the handle

SWEEP from side to side

500

How many gallons per minute can the blitz fire put out?

500 -1250 GPM

500

Why did the water rise in our candle experiment?

When the candle went out, condensation formed at the top of the jar, and the air in the jar cooled. The air in the jar dropped in pressure because of the reduction in temperature, which caused water to enter the jar to equalize the pressure.

500

Why would life flight be called?

For extremely critical situations where time to get the patient to emergency medical care is important

500

What is the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack?

Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating due to an electrical issue. A heart attack occurs due to a blockage or lack of available oxygen to the heart.