African Honey Bee Flashcards
How many units will be dispatched for Honey Bee attack
2 fire department units
1 ALS, 1 Fire Apparatus
Along with 2 units, who else should be dispatched to Honey Bee attack
EMS 1 and BC
How far should you stage from a African Honey Bee attack
150’ Fire Suppression
300 Yards for ALS units
What should the rapid evaluation include by the first arriving officer for a Honey Bee attack
- Determine if there are victims
2. Designate Level 2 staging
On AHB call what should be worn
Helmet Goggles Turnout Coat Gloves Bunker Pants
NO SCBA
What shall be taped tight to prevent bees from crawling up the chest during an ABH attack
Ankles and Waist
Firefighters shall don bee vails over their
Helmets and Upper Chest
Anyone who has a known allergy to bees shall
Be excluded from entry
How do you approach a AHB attack
1-3/4 line with foam
at a quick pace with fog pattern and sweeping the air
How far do you bring the victims of AHB attack once removed
150 feet
AFFF will kill the bees in
60 seconds
How do you prevent further exposure to bee attacks
Kill the colony and flood the hive with foam
How long will the bees remain defensive
24 hours
Information to gather for AHB attack
Location Number Has anyone been stung 200' or less to a school Name of school if applicable
If incident is close to school or day care advise principle, owner to
Keep occupants indoor and close all external openings
