Hazmat
How many color coded pages are in the 2024 ERG
4- yellow, blue, orange and green.
What is the fuel-oil ratio for our 2 stroke engines?
50-1
when did Gaines establish a fire department?
1979!
What does ICS stand for?
Incident Command System
What is a MFR first step when arriving to a scene/call?
Scene Safety
If the hard copy book isn't available, what can we use in its place?
ERG is on our truck computers and there's a free app.
how many PSI are our bottles?
4500 PSI (rule of thumb is "45" minutes based on activity.
what's the acronym to use a fire extinguisher?
PASS. Pull pin, aim, squeeze and sweep
how do we label the sides of a building?
starting from one side- A, B, C and D or Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta
what is the compression rate for BLS CPR?
100-120 compressions a minute
ID number 1203 indicates 3 materials, what is one?
gasoline, motor spirit or petrol. (any answer counts as correct)
on engine 11, where is the drywall rake located?
passenger side, center compartment above the rear wheels
what is the number one killer of fire fighters?
(cardiovascular disease) heart attacks
When is an incident commander used?
every incident and training.
the assessment mnemonic XABC is what?
X-eXtanguiating hemorrhage (massive bleeding)
A- airway
B-Breathing
C-Circulation
you can only see the placards colors. the top is red with a flame symbol, the bottom is yellow, what guide number corresponds with this placard?
148-organic peroxides
where is the blow hard fan on engine 11?
rear compartment under hose bed.
who is the "Father" of firefighting?
Benjamin Franklin- founded the first volunteer fire department in 1736
to maintain span of control
What does SAMPLE stand for and what do we use if for?
gathering information from a conscious patient: Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up
"small spills" are a maximum of how many gallons according to the book?
55 gallons page 286
how many discharges are on engine 11?
8
what does catch the plug mean and where does the saying come from?
catch the hydrant. years ago when water lines were ran with wood FF would dig up the wood and cut a hole to access the water, then plugging it when finished
NIMS was established in response to what?
9-11 by presidential directive under George Bush
what is a Sphygmomanometer?
blood pressure cuff