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Emergency Preparedness
Questions in this category should focus on planning for the eventuality of fires, natural disasters and other emergencies.
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What to do when your garage is on fire?
If the fire is small try to put it out using a fire extinguisher if you have one, provided you're certain it is the right sort of extinguisher for the type of fire. If you don't have an extinguisher, or don't have the right type, use thick, heavy rugs or anything else which will cut oxygen from the fire. Never use synthetic fabrics, and never, ever use cushions or pillows, which will be filled with materials that will not only burn - and feed the fire - but will give off toxic fumes as they burn. Try to remove all flammable items from around the fire. If you can see that the fire is becoming uncontrollable, call 911 and evacuate the house if needed.
What is span of control in nims?
Span of control is the idea that a single person can manage a certain number of people or resources effectively. In NIMS ICS, the ideal span of control is 3-7 people/resources, with 5 being the optimum, managed by a single person.
Tsunamis are giant waves. They drown people.
They also kill flora and fauna, including people, on contact. Contact from the wave itself or the debris it carries along.
How long should it take to evacuate a building by NFPA standards?
It depends upon type and size of building, type and level of hazards, and other criteria. For example, a modern high-rise office would almost never be evacuated all at once, but an explosives factory may need additional fire exits for quick evacuation.
Some occupancies are rated according to how long it takes to evacuate, requiring additional life-safety protections for facilities having slow or impractical evacuation times.
What is the official Emergency action plan for finding an injured person?
Scene Survey: Here you take control of the scene and find out what happened before helping any casualties.
Primary Survey: Here you assess each casualty for life-threatening injuries or illnesses and give life-saving first aid.
Secondary Survey: During this step the first aider performs a more thorough check for injuries and illnesses that were not revealed in the primary survey.
Ongoing Casualty Care: Here you stay with the casualty until medical help arrives and takes over.
Can you call 911 on your mobile phone from anywhere in the US?
Yes, there is an FCC rule in the United States called the 911 rule.
Here is what is says:
Basic 911 rules require wireless service providers to:
- transmit all 911 calls to a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP), regardless of whether the caller subscribes to the provider's service or not.
Phase I Enhanced 911 (E911) rules require wireless service providers to:
- within six months of a valid request by a PSAP, provide the PSAP with the telephone number of the originator of a wireless 911 call and the location of the cell site or base station transmitting the call.
Phase II E911 rules require wireless service providers to:
- within six months of a valid request by a PSAP, provide more precise location information to PSAPs; specifically, the latitude and longitude of the caller. This information must be accurate to within 50 to 300 meters depending on the type of technology used.
- by September 11, 2012, provide even more precise location information, specifically, information accurate to the closest PSAP. The FCC established a five year phase-in period for this requirement to allow wireless service providers more time to develop this capability. Wireless service providers must report to the FCC annually on their progress in supplying this more accurate location information for PSAPs with Phase II E911 capability.
Administer the CANA after the 3 three sets of antidote injections to prevent the casualty from having convulsions. See related link.
As a member of the unified coordination group the principal federal official?
Promotes collaboration and works to resolve any Federal interagency conflict that may arise.
Prevention mitigation preparedness response recovery are all part of what response plan?
Incident Management
Where does the light go as you focus the flashlight to chest?
The light is primarily absorbed by your clothing (or skin) and turned into heat. The only difference is that when held closely against you, the light from the the flash-light doesn't scatter, and is concentrated in a small area.
The light that is reflected from your body surface back towards the bulb hits the reflector and bounces back onto your body. Due to losses in the bulb, glass and reflector, all of the light is converted to heat at some point, some in your clothing or body surface, and some in the flash-light.
With a strong enough flash-light, you can feel heat absorbed through your clothing.
Who of the following develops the incident objectives?
The incident objectives are developed by the Incident Commander (IC) during an incident response. The IC assesses the situation, determines priorities, and sets clear objectives to guide the response efforts. These objectives are then communicated to the incident response team to ensure coordinated action.
Can EMS personnel use an AED machine?
Yes, EMS can use and AED machine. Any one can use one. They are easy to use and have voice commands to guide you through the process.
If the no shock advised message is given during the first AED analysis you should?
Check for a pulse; if no pulse immediately resume CPR. The AED only shocks for 2 cases; V-Fib & V-Tach. If the problem with the sinus rhythm is not one of these two, the AED will not shock even though there is no pulse.
An AED should be used on a non-breathing victim who collapsed suddenly?
Yes; for an adult use AED immediately for no signs of life and child use AED immediately no breathing and no pulse.
Which of areas must be kept free of blockage at all times?
Doors to the outside must be free of blockage at all times. Boxes (and other flammables) should never be stored next to a furnace, air conditioner, or water heater. If a window is used for emergency escape (second floor, etc.), the area in front of the window should be free of clutter and easily accessible.
What if someone who falls and hits the back of their head and it swells up like an egg?
SWELLING FROM A HEAD INJURY
If their is swelling from a head injury then you must seek professional medical advise from your GP or the hospital without delay; a swollen head injury can be representative of damage and simply MUST be checked out to be safe.
WHAT TO DOIF SOMEONE HITS THEIR HEAD
The human skull is one of the most protected area's of the human body, but that said it is also highly vulnerable to kinetic shock. (Meaning, if you bang your head it can do more damage than is apparent)
If someone bangs their head. The first thing you should do is check their level of consciousness. If that is unconscious, an ambulance must be called without delay.
If however the person is awake, it is ideal to check their alertness. A simple way to do this is to ask them their name, where they live and the last three digits of their telephone number. If the answers come quickly and clearly then the probability of any "damage" is very low.
However, if the answers are slow or slurred or if they can not answer any such basic questions as exampled above then an ambulance is required.
Once these basic questions have been asked. Place a single finger around 40cm from their face and ask the person to follow it with both eyes as you move it up, down, left and right. Then repeat the above with only one eye open. If this is done without problem then again, their is likely no damage.
The final thing is to ask if the person feels dizzy or sick. Also ask if the person has any apparent numbness in their faculties or weakness of the joints. Symptoms can represent concussion.
With any head injury it is advisable to have it checked out. However, I understand that is not always a practical step due to delays of being seen and convenience. Although officially advisable to seek medical assurance, the above steps are simple ways to ascertain if any likely hood of damage.
