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Wind speed can increase on the upper floors of high-rise structures. Up to a 2x speed at what elevation
at 120 elevation
SCBA shall be worn whenever CO levels are determined to be in excess of
n excess of 35 ppm, or when the atmosphere is suspected of containing CO, but the levels are unknown.
For Department responses, the following levels of CO concentration are defined:
CO Concentration (PPM) CO Level Defined 9 or less Normal
9 - 100 Elevated
100 or greater Potentially lethal
At aircraft rescue fire-fighting incidents, the initial IDLH shall be identified as the area within?
75 ft. (23 m) of the skin of the aircraft, therefore PPE shall be utilized.
ASSIST PATIENT IN TAKING THEIR NITROGLYCERIN (NTG) IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE:
-PATIENT C/O CHEST PAIN OR PRESSURE, AND
PATIENT HAS A HISTORY OF CARDIAC PROBLEMS, AND
PATIENT HAS A PRESCRIPTION FOR NTG, AND
PATIENT HAS THEIR OWN NTG WITH THEM, AND SYSTOLIC BP IS > 100 MMHG.
How many doses of Nitroglycerin Can you give?
3 doses 3-5 mins apart if pt still has chest pain and Systolic is >100
If the suspected arrest period is greater than four minutes, perform CPR
CPR for two minutes before the first defibrillation attempt. If the suspected arrest period has been less than four minutes or has had at least two minutes of good quality CPR immediately prior to Fire Department arrival, provide CPR until the AED is attached and ready to analyze
IF PATIENT HAS THEIR OWN PRESCRIBED METERED-DOSE INHALER (MDI) Give how many puffs every mins
2 puffs every 5 mins
How many doses of nebulized albuterol can we consider?
2.5mg every 5 mins for 4 doses
On most med runs, administer oxygen to get a target SPO2 rate of what %
94%
Narcan may be repeated how often??
Every 5 mins up to a total of 10 mg
Significant mechanism that may result in spinal column injury?
- Fall from 3 feet or 5 stairs or steps
- MVC >30mph, rollover or ejection
- Motorcycle, bike or pedestrian vehicle crash
diving or axial load to spine
electric shock with fall
How many levels of protection for PPE in Haz Mat
4
ABCD
Level A protection
- highest level of protection to the responder
Level B protection
high level of protection to the respiratory tract but a lower level of skin protection than level A
Level C Protection
does not require maximum skin or respiratory protection. This level presupposes that the types of air contaminants have been identified, concentrations measured, and the atmosphere is not oxygen deficient
Level D
provides minimal protection and is used to guard against nuisance contamination only
Structural Firefight protective clothing is level d for Haz mat -
All Suppression members will receive a minimum of hours annual refresher training for Haz Mat
6 Hours
Reporting requirements for Haz mat to who?
local Division of Emergency Management Director
Report Haz Mat when?
Diesel fuel spills > 75 gallons
Gasoline spills > 25 gallons
Any spill threatening a waterway
SARA Title III event (facility chemical spill) including anhydrous ammonia
Train derailments
Aviation accidents
Industrial fires or explosions
Public utility fires or explosions
Terrorist or WMD incident
Any transportation incident involving large quantities of propane, natural gas, diesel fuel, aviation fuel, kerosene or other volatile fuel.
What is the boundary between the cold zone and the warm zone?
Contamination Control Line
Boundary between the warm zone and hot zone
Hot line
What is a Trench
A narrow excavation in relation to its length made below the surface of the ground. In general, the depth is greater than the width, but the width is not greater than 15 feet.
What is excavation
A man-made cut, cavity, trench or depression in the earth’s surface, formed by earth removal. An excavation is usually wider than it is deep. (
What is a confined space?
- Large enough and so configured that a person can bodily enter
- Has limited or restricted means of entry or exit
- Is not designed for continuous human occupancy
Rope Rescue:
Low angle?
High angle?
Low angle: rescues with angles of inclination less than 40
High angle: rescues with angles of inclination form 40 to 90
All personnel operating within 10 feet of the water shall be wearing what?
personal flotation device (PFD), approved water rescue helmet, and approved footwear. No fire gear shall be worn.
Technical rescue operations shall be conducted under the direction of who?
Operations section Chief by trained Technical Rescue Technicians
Rescue Plan for water rescue
Talk
Reach
Throw
Row
Go
No Personnel shall enter an unshored or improperly shored trench deeper than what?
5 feet
One way of making the trench safe is placing ingress and egress ladders. They should be spaced no more than how far apart?
25 feet
Advanced cleaning of PPE should occur when?
When soiled or every 12 months
The Strike Team consists of three components:
- BGFD Strike Team (2 Engines)
- Alvaton Strike Team (2 Engines)
- Richardsville Strike Team (1 Engine)
The minimum number of special operations personnel to operate the hazardous materials call is
Full Response?
4
14
The minimum number of special operations personnel to operate the technical rescue call is
14
Max Sqft Area for:
1 ¾
2 ½
Master Stream
1 ¾ 450
2 ½ 750
Master Stream 1500
When no lives are in danger, the first line should be placed between
the fire and the most severe property exposure.
Who is responsible for ensuring that Knox Box master keys are accounted for at shift change.
Driver Operator
