Fire rescue vehicle - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

in your vehicle, what should you adjust before you start your engine? adjust the seat and all rear-view mirrors what are the equipment requirements for windshields and side windows? windshields: must be safety glass and may not be covered or treated with any material that makes the windshield reflective or non-transparent. must be free of any stickers not required by law. side & rear windows: may not be composed of, covered by, or treated with any material which has a highly reflecti...

IFSTA Chapter 21 QuizWhich duty would be performed by a qualified technician instead of a Fire Fighter II? Select one: a. Checking equipment oil and fuel levels b. Inspecting spark plugs for damage c. General inspection of portable generators d. Detailed maintenance of lighting equipment - correct answer d. Detailed maintenance of lighting equipment Which pieces of equipment are necessary to service test a fire hose? Select one: a. Pneumatic or hydraulic testing machine and hose drying...

Air Assault Phase 1 Test Questions and Answers 100% Pass Maximum Airspeed of the AH-64A Apache 140-145 knots Cruising speed of the AH-64A Apache 120 knots Flight Time of AH-64A Apache 1 hour 50 minutes Number of crew members for AH-64A Apache 2 Number of 30 mm chain gun rounds for AH-64A Apache 1200 Number of laser guided hell fire II missles for AH-64A Apache 16 Number of 2.75 inch FFAR rounds for AH-64A 76 FFAR Folding Fin Ariel Rockets Has winglets, for armament purposes and 4 blade m...

1. What is the last task in the termination phase of a roadway incident? A) Terminating command B) Removal of traffic control and blocking vehicles C) Ensuring that all incident documentation is complete D) Confirming that all personnel and equipment are accounted for - B) Removal of traffic control and blocking vehicles What is typically the next step after the immediate emergency response phase, such as patient care or vehicle fire extinguishment, has concluded? A) Terminate command B...

A 26 year old female does not respond to verbal stimuli but moans in response to pain. A friend states the patient has ingested approx 150 amitriptyline tables. Vital Signs are BP 88/50 R16. You establish IV access and administer a fluid challenge. En route to the hospital her ECG shows a widening QRS. You should administer: Sodium Bicarbonate. 3. 3. You PT experienced trauma yesterday and you are transferring her to a larger facility. She has been experiencing progressive hypoxia. You not...

At 50 Mph you "___________" your siren - Answer Outrun (Pg12) All personnel shall wear a _________ when riding in a fire rescue vehicle: - Answer Seat belt. (Pg.10) True or False. Firefighters die more often when traveling to and from fires then in fires. - Answer True. NFPA (Pg. 5) Yearly ______ % of FF deaths are caused by vehicle collisions while responding to or returning from emergency calls. - Answer 20-25% (Pg. 6) Second leading Cause of death in FF. - Answer Vehic...

The first elevated streams were water towers mounted on wagons and pulled by horses. When raised, these elevated streams could raise ___________ in the air. Correct Answer-30ft The first _____________ fire apparatus to discharge water was a unit called a _________. This small truck carried a large _____________ and 50 ft (15 m) or more of small hose (booster line size). It also carried a supply of double-jacked cotton hose, a short ladder, and a running board on which the fire fighters would ...

PMED CH 48 Vehicle Extrication Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 The MOST difficult part of any rescue is: A) accessing the patient so you can provide treatment. B) determining which treatment is required immediately. C) physically moving the patient to a less confined area. D) the simultaneous coordination of rescue and treatment. - ANSWERSD Which of the following situations does NOT depict a technical rescue? A) Disentangling a young woman from her badly damaged vehicle B) Movin...

Fire Fighter Test 7/8 Review (State Exam) || With Questions & Solutions (Rated A+) Fire Fighter Test 7/8 Review (State Exam) || With Questions & Solutions (Rated A+) The purpose of a ______ is to respond immediately if a crew working inside the hazardous area needs rescue - ANSWER - Rapid intervention crew Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems? - ANSWER - 1982 Which agency sets the design, testing, and certification standards for SCBA equipment? - ANSWER - NIOSH ...