Fire Service History
These robust beasts were used to pull old fire wagons to and from scenes (ask Monty or Tom, they were there)
What are horses?
"Ideal" blood pressure for a healthy adult
120/80
A very big type of hose, most commonly used to transport water from a source to an engine/truck
What is LDH
Most known for his top hat, this President of the United States is featured on a coin valued at 1/100th of a dollar
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
In A Christmas Story, Ralphie's mom says this when he asks for a BB gun for Christmas
What is, "You'll shoot your eye out!"
These "dogs of bravery" are a symbol within the fire service for their ability to part crowds and keep horses calm
The specific name of a gauge that is used to determine a patient's blood pressure
Sphygmomanometer
The proper use of a fire extinguisher
PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep)
The most common surname in the United States
What is Smith?
These two cities are where Home Alone's main character spent most of his time in in each movie
Where is Chicago and New York, respectiviely?
This fire department still uses wooden ground ladders to this day
Who is San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD)
Often compared to the female anatomy, this device is used to assist a patient in respiratory or cardiac arrest
What is an i-Gel?
Often completed after an incident to discuss "atta boys" and areas of improvement
AAR (After Action Review)
Whitney Houston went to the top of the music charts in 1992 with which Dolly Parton song?
What is I Will Always Love You?
This Rankin and Bass Christmas classic features two famous characters called "Snow Miser" and "Heat Miser"
What is the Year Without a Santa Claus?
These two large fires are commemorated today by what is known as "Fire Prevention Week"
What are the Peshtigo Fire and the Great Chicago Fire
This term is derived from the French term, "to sort"
What is Triage?
A list of priorities to consider when arriving on a fire scene for those who don't mind being aggressive
RECEO-VS (Rescue, Exposure, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul - Ventilation, Salvage which can be added at any time)
The Colorado River flows through this renown popular tourist attraction/national park
What is the Grand Canyon?
Hermey the elf wishes he was this profession in Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
What is a dentist?
This founding father is often refered to as the "Father of the Fire Service"
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
"Ideal" systolic blood pressure range for a juvenile aged 6-12
80-120
A list of priorities to consider when arriving on a fire scene when you don't like being aggressive
SLICERS (Size-up, Locate the Fire, Identify and Control flow paths, Cool the space, Extinguish the fire, Rescue, Salvage)
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this is the best-selling book of all time
What is the Bible?
The name of Scrooge's old partner in A Christmas Carol
Who is Jacob Marley?