PPE
A piece of safety equipment provided to ensure to keep your "Little Piggie's safe".
What is steel toed boots?
This item must always be worn on a wildfire unless the firefighter is at the end of a hose in accordance to the mn dnr wildfire manual.
What is a fire shelter?
A sudden violent movement of electrons.
What is lightning?
This vehicle first introduced by bombardier in 1953 became widely used by MN DNR Forestry for wildfire suppression.
What is a muskeg?
The single most effective action to prevent the spread of pathogens.
What is handwashing?
For PPE to be effective for an individual wearing it, this is critical.
What is fit?
An automated device that extends communication range by receiving a radio signal on one frequency amplifying it and transmitting it on a different frequency, often overused in the Little Falls area.
What is a repeater?
Resembling a decadent tasty skittle, the berry of this plant should not be ingested by humans due to the painful effects of calcium oxalate it contains.
What is Jack in the Pulpit?
A violent and dangerous upward and backward thrust of the saw towards the operator, caused by the rapidly moving chain at the tip of the guide bar suddenly hitting an object or becoming pinched in a cut.
What is a kickback?
These arachnids are considered to be the most detrimental to humans health in Minnesota.
What are ticks?
A snake that wears a hard hat.
what is a boa constructor?
Developed in 1957 to prevent fire fighter fatalities and injuries.
What are the ten standard fire fighting orders?
A dead, detached branch high in a tree that poses a risk of falling.
What is a widow maker?
Three items that need to be brought with on a snowmobile in case of breakdown.
What is a spark plug ,drive belt and tow rope/chain.
" " aren't inherently dangerous, but their protective instincts, size, and independence can pose risks if not properly trained and managed; they require training to channel aggression.
What is farm dogs?
A employee can be wearing all the PPE in the world but it is what is in between the ears that counts.
What is a brain?
A safety receptacle in Canada that stores gas and oil.
What is a oil mate?
This plant should not be trusted to hold its integrity when swinging and making tarzan noises.
What is American Bittersweet?
A heavy item such as a blanket or coat over the winch cable to absorb energy and reduce recoil if it breaks.
" " areas in Minnesota face higher rates of substance use for some drugs, such as methamphetamines, compared to urban areas. This can exacerbate criminal activity.
What is rural?
This preventative tick treatment is extremely hazardous for this domestic pet.
What is a cat?
As you progress through your day at an incident, you should always keep these two words up front with all of your actions.
What is Situational Awareness?
Native to Asia this plant's detrimental effects when exposed are made worse by inhaling smoke from the plant burning.
What is poison ivy?
75' safety circle.
What is a type 3 helicopter helispot.
A viral disease that causes encephalitis in humans and other mammals.
What is rabies?