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First Responders
EMTs/Paramedic
Fire Corps
Medical Reserve Corps
VIPS
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Provide three examples of a First Responder.
EMT, Police Officer, Firefighter, Doctor, Nurse, Life Guard, etc.
100
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
100
What is Fire Corps?
Local citizens in a community coming together to offer their time and talents to their local fire/EMS.
100
What do Medical Reserve Corps Do?
Have local organizations to come together to meet public healthiness
100
What does VIPS stand for?
Volunteers In Police Services
200
True of false, it is mandatory that you attend college to become a first responder.
What is False, you only need a GED and completed training classes.
200
Where are EMT/Paramedics located in the hierarchy?
EMT/Paramedics fall under OPS (OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY)
200
When year did Fire Corps start?
2004
200
How many states have Medical Reserve Corps?
50
200
What is the goal of VIPS?
To utilize volunteers to assist with local law enforcement.
300
What is a First Responder?
Someone designated or trained to respond to an emergency or any individual who run towards and event rather than away.
300
What is the responsibility of an EMT/Paramedic?
assessing the medical needs of the sick or injured, taking vital signs, checking for signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake, and events leading to injury/illnes
300
How many states has Fire Corps helped?
49
300
Can there be volunteers who aren't in the healthcare profession contribute to local health initiatives?
True
300
True or false, VIPS volunteers are not aloud to assist with anything involving the court of law.
What is True
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Where are first responders located on the hierarchy?
First Responders fall under EMT.
400
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What is the difference between an EMT and a Paramedic?
EMT’s are educated with basic skill. Paramedics are advanced providers of emergency medical care and are highly educated. They learn more skills such as administering medications, starting intravenous lines, providing advanced airway management for patients, and learning to resuscitate and support patients with significant problems such as heart attacks and traumas.
400
How do Fire Corps Help Fire and EMS Departments?
By giving community members who don't want to serve as first responders a way to help local fir and EMS departments.
400
Who sponsors Medical Reserve Corps?
Office of the Surgeon General of the United States
400
True or false, VIPS is partnered with Citizens Corps.
What is True
500
State the mission statement of First Responders.
First Responders accept the challenges and responsibilities that go along with their chosen field; performing out duties without second thought or personal regard, to serve and protect others in their time of need.
500
What is the role of an EMT?
a person who is specially trained and certified to administer basic emergency services to victims of trauma or acute illness before and during transportation to a hospital or other healthcare facility.
500
What is the mission of Fire Corps?
To increase the capacity of volunteers and careers through citizens
500
What year was MRC founded?
2002
500
True or false, VIPS volunteers carry guns to assist with law enforcement.
What is False