SOG 420-08 Rehabilitation
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What is the purpose of Rehabilitation (Rehab) as mentioned in the text?

  • To improve individual's strength, flexibility, and aerobics
  • To sustain member's energy and decrease on-scene injury
  • To prevent overexertion at incidents
  • To mitigate physical, physiological, and emotional stress of firefighting (correct)

    • What is the goal of work hardening mentioned in the text?

  • To decrease the likelihood of on-scene injury or death
  • To sustain member's energy and improve performance
  • To mitigate physical, physiological, and emotional stress of firefighting
  • To improve strength, flexibility, and aerobics to prevent overexertion at incidents (correct)

    • What index should Fire Rescue personnel use for Heat Stress?

  • Heat Index
  • Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) (correct)
  • Dew Point Temperature
  • Wind Chill Factor

    • What should Fire Rescue personnel use when the WBGT is not available for the Heat Stress Index?

    <p>REAL FEEL temperature from the Daily Operations Bulletin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Heat Stress Index measure?

    <p>Air temperature, air speed, humidity, and radiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered in the Heat Stress Index?

    <p>Wind direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be flown from the Observation Tower to provide the Heat Stress Index?

    <p>Applicable colored flag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When wearing full PPE with SCBA, what should be added to the WBGT Index?

    <p>5 oF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When wearing full PPE without SCBA, how much should be added to the WBGT Index?

    <p>3 oF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to sustain at least 4 hours of work?

    <p>Rest, Hydration, and Energy Nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long of sustained work is possible if Rest, Hydration, and Energy Nutrition are followed?

    <p>At least 4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded in the Drill Safety Plan and class rosters for the training day?

    <p>Heat Stress Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to sustain at least 4 hours of work in high heat conditions?

    <p>Proper rest, hydration, and energy nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be recorded in the Drill Safety Plan and class rosters for the training day?

    <p>Heat Stress Index</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five components that should be included in rehab according to the text?

    <p>Rest, Energy nutrition, Hydration, Accommodation for weather, BLS and ALS monitoring and care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first priority in the order of Rehab components?

    <p>Rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last priority in the order of Rehab components?

    <p>Accommodation for weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism to prevent heat stress?

    <p>Sweating (evaporative cooling)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been shown by studies about firefighters engaged in operations wearing bunker gear?

    <p>Firefighters will have elevated core temperatures averaging over 101.5oF after 20 minutes of activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical difference between tympanic readings and core temperature readings after 5 minutes of rest?

    <p>4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive cooling includes which of the following methods to bring down core temperatures?

    <p>Shade, air movement, misting fans, and rest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is active cooling?

    <p>The process of using external methods or devices to reduce elevated body core temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of active cooling?

    <p>Hand and forearm immersion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much water can firefighters lose an hour through sweating, breathing, and cell waste removal?

    <p>1 quart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary mechanisms through which firefighters lose water?

    <p>Sweating, breathing, and cell waste removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the protocol for a firefighter who fails to meet Medical No-Go Criteria after 20 minutes of Rehab?

    <p>Remain in Rehab and be re-evaluated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to a firefighter meeting Medical No-Go Criteria after 40 minutes in Rehab?

    <p>They should receive medical treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specified time frame after which a firefighter meeting Medical No-Go Criteria in Rehab should receive medical treatment?

    <p>40 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a firefighter be treated for Cyanide Exposure if they experience cardiac arrest after a fire incident?

    <p>Within 6 hours after the fire incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide exposures after a fire incident?

    <p>Extreme cardiac stress for at least 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the absence of a Logistics Section, where does the Rehab Unit report to?

    <p>The Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Rehab Unit work within during operations?

    <p>Logistics Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Medical No-Go Criteria ?

    <p>Temp &gt;101oF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Incident Commander assign an Assistant Safety Officer Rehab to oversee Rehab?

    <p>Incidents that require physical labor over 2 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents require the assignment of an Assistant Safety Officer Rehab?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a Company be relieved and placed in Rehab?

    <p>After working for 45 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the conditions for a Company to be relieved and placed in Rehab?

    <p>Using two air bottles consecutively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long should a Company work to meet the criteria for being placed in Rehab?

    <p>45 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment should the first arriving E.M.S. Captain provide to the Rehab Unit?

    <p>Physio Control or equivalent &quot;Rainbow Sensor”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a Company released for additional assignment in Rehab?

    <p>After a rest period of at least 20 minutes or as noted in the Rehab Chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the conditions that must be met for a Company to be released for additional assignment in Rehab?

    <p>Being asymptomatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a firefighter to be released for additional assignment in Rehab?

    <p>Being hydrated according to the Rehab Chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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