First Aid Kit
What are two types of pain relievers you should include your first aid kit?
Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)
Name three of the five lines of service
Blood Services
Service to the Armed Forces
International Services
Disaster Services
Training/ Youth Services
What are common causes of house fires?
Faulty wiring/appliances cause the greatest number of fires
Furniture or other equipment near overheating devices
Cigarettes dropped onto furniture
Children playing with fire
What is each officer’s position in WHS Red Cross Club
Jasmine Ma: President
Vicki Pu: Vice President
Christiane Chan: Treasurer:
Jason Khaing: Secretary
Name one personal item you should include in your kit
Emergency phone numbers
Important documents
Medications
Notepad with pencil/pen
What does IHL stand for?
International Humanitarian Law
What are measures to take to prevent house fires?
Install a smoke detector (Sound the Alarm); Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years and tested every month
Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher in your house
Make sure matches and lighters are out of reach from younger family members
Keep flammable materials away from heat devices
Keep appliances unplugged when not in use
Who is our Club Advisor?
Mr. Alas
Name one kind of bandage you can include in your kit
25 adhesive bandages
2 absorbent compress dressing (trauma pad)
Gauze roll (roller) bandage
2 triangular bandages
Adhesive cloth tape
How old do you have to be to donate blood?
17 or older, although some states allow 16 year olds to donate with parental consent
What are two things you should do in the face of a fire?
Yell “fire” several times and go outside, leave your things where they are, and GET OUT IMMEDIATELY
If you must escape through smoke, get low
If fire and smoke are blocking your exit, put a wet towel underneath the door, and wave a flashlight or something eye-catching at the window to sign for help
If your clothes catch on fire, drop to the ground, cover your face, and roll around until the flames go out.
Cool burned skin with cool (not cold) water for 3-5 minutes. SEEK medical attention
Smoke Alarm should be replaced every 10 years
What is the name of our instagram?
@whsredcrossclub
What is one place you can put your first aid kit in?
Car
near the door
somewhere easily accessible
What are some of the ways that the Red Cross provides service to the Armed Forces?
Responding to emergency needs of food, clothing, and shelter
Referrals to counseling services (financial, legal, and emotional)
Other unique resources that veterans, military members, or their families may need
What are two things you shoud NOT do in the face of a fire?
Never re-enter a burning building no matter what is left behind
Never open doors that are warm to the touch
Do not ignore building alarms
If you live in a complex or apartment, do not take the elevator
How do you find WHS Red Cross Club on Volunteer Connections?
Log into VC
Look for my groups in the taskbar
Click on Club SM: Westmoor HS club
What is one item you can include in your kit for small children?
Comfort items
Hygiene items
changing mat, formula, anti-rash cream, baby powder, wipes, etc.)
What is one course that Red Course provides?
Babysitter training
CPR training
AED (automated external defibrillator) awareness
Red cross emergency kits
Swimming safety
Flu education
What is one thing you should do after a fire?
Call 911 from a neighbor's house or your own phone if you managed to take the safety kit
Let family and friends know you are safe by meeting with them at the designated spot you have planned with your family
People and animals that are injured should be transported to medical help immediately
Stay out of the area until professionals say it is safe to re-enter
Find an area of shelter ( neighbor’s house, family member’s house, community shelters)
How do you add hours on VC?
Click add hours on the homepage of VC