Adult Firefighter Assessment

Question 1

Adult Firefighter Assessment - When must a FF be assessed?

Answer 1

Firefighters after their second, and each subsequent SCBA bottle
HAZMAT after each bottle
After 45 min of intense work without SCBA

Question 2

Adult Firefighter Assessment - FF assessment consists of what criteria?

Answer 2

CC of S/S
Vital signs
HR
SpO2
Temp BGL - if confirmed diabetic

Question 3

Adult Firefighter Assessment - Normal vital signs after assessment?

Answer 3

20 min rest

250 - 500 ml oral hydration

Question 4

Adult Firefighter Assessment - Abnormal vital signs

Answer 4

BP > 180 systolic or > 120 diastolic
HR > 120
RR > 20
SpO2 < 94%
Temp > 38 or < 36

Question 5

Adult Firefighter Assessment - If vitals abnormal treatment?

Answer 5

20 min rest
250 - 500 ml oral hydration
*consider O2
Reassess vitals

Question 6

Adult Firefighter Assessment - Second assessment abnormal?

Answer 6

20 min rest
250 - 500 ml oral hydration
*consider O2
Reassess vitals

Question 7

Adult Firefighter Assessment - Third assessment abnormal?

Answer 7

ECG
Consider IV hydration
Transport to hospital

Question 8

Adult Firefighter Assessment - Transport recommended if?

Answer 8

S/S of heat stroke
Abnormal lung sounds or SOB
Irregular pulse or HR persistently > 150 bpm
CP or HA
Significant injury