Grammar
Name the tense: "I was walking when I saw the accident."
Past continuous
What do you call a person who helps sick or injured people in emergencies?
Paramedic / EMT
What emergency service would you call for a fire?
Fire department / brigade
Complete: "In case of _______, call 911"
In case of emergency, call 911
What is the emergency number in the United States?
Change to past simple: "She is calling the ambulance."
She called the ambulance
Name three types of natural disasters.
Earthquake, hurricane/typhoon, flood, tornado, wildfire, tsunami, etc.
What should you do if someone is choking?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver / abdominal thrusts
What does "to break out" mean in "A fire broke out"?
To start suddenly
What color are ambulances typically in the UK?
Yellow and green
Correct the sentence: "They was waiting for help."
They were waiting for help
What's the difference between "injury" and "wound"?
Injury is general harm to the body; wound is specifically a cut or break in the skin
What information should you give when calling emergency services?
Location, nature of emergency, number of people affected, your name and contact details
What does it mean to "black out"?
To lose consciousness
What does the Red Cross symbol represent?
Neutral humanitarian aid
Fill in the blank with correct form: "While the doctor _______ (examine) the patient, the nurse prepared the bandages."
While the doctor was examining the patient, the nurse prepared the bandages
What's the name of the place in a hospital where emergencies are treated?
Emergency Room / ER or Accident & Emergency / A&E
What's the universal emergency number in the European Union?
112
What expression means "to barely avoid an accident"?
Close call / near miss
What is the Richter scale used to measure?
Earthquake magnitude
Change to present continuous: "The firefighters usually work in 24-hour shifts."
The firefighters are working in 24-hour shifts
What are four items typically found in a first aid kit?
Bandages, antiseptic, gauze, scissors, adhesive tape, gloves, etc.
What should you do if you witness a car accident?
Ensure your safety, call emergency services, don't move injured people unless necessary, etc.
What does the phrase "to make matters worse" mean?
To make a bad situation even worse
What major natural disaster hit Japan in 2011?
Earthquake and tsunami