responding to emergency situations

Question 1

types of emergency situations (7)

Answer 1

fire 
bomb threats 
injuries 
accidents 
panic and other emotion responses 
lost party members 
changing environmental conditions

Question 2

emergency procedures

Answer 2

depends on type of emergency but most include an evacuation plan, emergency exists and assembly points.

Question 3

emergency equipment (6)

Answer 3

fire extinguisher 
thermal blanket 
first aid 
emergency signal devices (radio) 
portable emergency shelter 
dehydration kit

Question 4

controlling a group in an emergency (7)

Answer 4

• make the group aware of the situation as soon as you are (everyone is infront of you and listening)
• remain calm
• provide loud and clear instructions
• stay together as a group
• have someone at the back so no one gets left behind
• check that everyone as at the assembly point
• provide information on developments to others as you go

Question 5

communication system (5, when used)

Answer 5

handsignals (used when far away from someone or noisy environment)
flares (on boat in body of water with no one near by and need attention)
Whistles (used in sporting environment to gain attention)
emergency warning & alarm system (used for environment with crowd of people or to wake people up)
telephone & radio communication (used to communicate someone thats not speaking distance away)