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Emergency Services Flashcards

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  1. A law enforcement officer responding to a reported gas leak should first:

    Answer: Establish a perimeter and notify the gas utility and fire department

    Officers should establish a safe perimeter and notify the appropriate utility and fire department, who have specialized equipment for gas emergencies.

  2. Under DPSST use-of-force standards, what concept requires officers to use the minimum force necessary proportional to the threat?

    Answer: Proportionality

    Proportionality requires that the level of force applied be proportional to the severity and immediacy of the threat presented.

  3. In ICS, the Finance/Administration Section Chief is responsible for:

    Answer: Tracking costs, procurement, and time records for the incident

    The Finance/Administration Section Chief manages financial tracking, procurement, compensation/claims, and time recording during an incident.

  4. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K kitchen fire involving cooking oils?

    Answer: Wet chemical extinguisher

    Wet chemical extinguishers are specifically designed for Class K fires involving cooking oils and greases, as they saponify the fuel to suppress the fire.

  5. An EMT assesses an unresponsive adult and finds no pulse. Per current American Heart Association guidelines, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer CPR?

    Answer: 30:2

    The AHA recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR when an advanced airway has not been placed.

  6. What is the purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Resource Typing system?

    Answer: To categorize resources by capability so they can be requested and deployed consistently across jurisdictions

    Resource Typing standardizes definitions of resources by capability, enabling seamless mutual aid requests and deployment across different jurisdictions.

  7. During a wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire, which of the following is the highest-priority life safety action for responding personnel?

    Answer: Identifying and maintaining escape routes and safety zones

    In WUI operations, personnel must always identify and maintain viable escape routes and safety zones as the top life safety priority before any suppression activity.