26-02 Heat Stress and Firefighter Relief at Emergencies

Question 1

Who are included in high risk groups for Heat Stress? (5)

Answer 1

1. obese
2. low cardio- vascular efficiency
3. don’t exercise enough
4. have underlying diseases
5. older FF

Question 2

What follows heat stress?

Answer 2

heat exhaustion

Question 3

What are signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion? (7)

Answer 3

1. high core temperatures
2. weak and rapid pulse
3. shallow and rapid respirations
4. blurred vision and dizziness, headaches and loss of conciousness
5. pale skin, clod, clammy
6. muscle and abdo pain
7. nausea and vomiting

Question 4

If setting up rest area outside, what must be considered?

Answer 4

protected from elements

Question 5

Who should be assigned to monitor people in rest area? (2)

Answer 5

1. Rehab sector

2. paramedics

Question 6

When should vital signs be chacked after initial monitor to check recovery rate?

Answer 6

5 mins

Question 7

How is adequate rest ensured?

Answer 7

if possible, entry time into rest area is recorded?

Question 8

What us general rule of thumb to ensure adequate rest?

Answer 8

rest time = exertion time

Question 9

After how many 60 mins bottles should personnel rest?

Answer 9

1

Question 10

After how long of work shall FF rest? (2)

Answer 10

1. 45mins of hard, continuous work

2. 45mins of working under high ambient temperatures (20C) and wearing bunker gear

Question 11

Who must be aware of crews and govern them accordingly?

Answer 11

Officer

Question 12

Who must report to rest area immediately after deocn?

Answer 12

Personnel working in specialty suit (Hazmat fully encapsulated)