42 Questions
What is the purpose of Rehabilitation (Rehab) as mentioned in the text?
To mitigate physical, physiological, and emotional stress of firefighting
What is the goal of work hardening mentioned in the text?
To improve strength, flexibility, and aerobics to prevent overexertion at incidents
What index should Fire Rescue personnel use for Heat Stress?
Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)
What should Fire Rescue personnel use when the WBGT is not available for the Heat Stress Index?
REAL FEEL temperature from the Daily Operations Bulletin
What does the Heat Stress Index measure?
Air temperature, air speed, humidity, and radiation
Which factor is NOT considered in the Heat Stress Index?
Wind direction
What should be flown from the Observation Tower to provide the Heat Stress Index?
Applicable colored flag
When wearing full PPE with SCBA, what should be added to the WBGT Index?
5 oF
When wearing full PPE without SCBA, how much should be added to the WBGT Index?
3 oF
What is necessary to sustain at least 4 hours of work?
Rest, Hydration, and Energy Nutrition
How long of sustained work is possible if Rest, Hydration, and Energy Nutrition are followed?
At least 4 hours
What should be recorded in the Drill Safety Plan and class rosters for the training day?
Heat Stress Index
What is necessary to sustain at least 4 hours of work in high heat conditions?
Proper rest, hydration, and energy nutrition
What should be recorded in the Drill Safety Plan and class rosters for the training day?
Heat Stress Index
What are the five components that should be included in rehab according to the text?
Rest, Energy nutrition, Hydration, Accommodation for weather, BLS and ALS monitoring and care
What is the first priority in the order of Rehab components?
Rest
What is the last priority in the order of Rehab components?
Accommodation for weather
What is the primary mechanism to prevent heat stress?
Sweating (evaporative cooling)
What has been shown by studies about firefighters engaged in operations wearing bunker gear?
Firefighters will have elevated core temperatures averaging over 101.5oF after 20 minutes of activity
What is the typical difference between tympanic readings and core temperature readings after 5 minutes of rest?
4%
Passive cooling includes which of the following methods to bring down core temperatures?
Shade, air movement, misting fans, and rest
What is active cooling?
The process of using external methods or devices to reduce elevated body core temperatures
Which is an example of active cooling?
Hand and forearm immersion
How much water can firefighters lose an hour through sweating, breathing, and cell waste removal?
1 quart
What are the primary mechanisms through which firefighters lose water?
Sweating, breathing, and cell waste removal
What is the protocol for a firefighter who fails to meet Medical No-Go Criteria after 20 minutes of Rehab?
Remain in Rehab and be re-evaluated
What should happen to a firefighter meeting Medical No-Go Criteria after 40 minutes in Rehab?
They should receive medical treatment
What is the specified time frame after which a firefighter meeting Medical No-Go Criteria in Rehab should receive medical treatment?
40 minutes
When should a firefighter be treated for Cyanide Exposure if they experience cardiac arrest after a fire incident?
Within 6 hours after the fire incident
What is the primary effect of Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide exposures after a fire incident?
Extreme cardiac stress for at least 24 hours
In the absence of a Logistics Section, where does the Rehab Unit report to?
The Incident Commander
Where does the Rehab Unit work within during operations?
Logistics Section
What is a Medical No-Go Criteria ?
Temp >101oF
When should the Incident Commander assign an Assistant Safety Officer Rehab to oversee Rehab?
Incidents that require physical labor over 2 hours
What type of incidents require the assignment of an Assistant Safety Officer Rehab?
All of the above
When should a Company be relieved and placed in Rehab?
After working for 45 minutes
What is one of the conditions for a Company to be relieved and placed in Rehab?
Using two air bottles consecutively
How long should a Company work to meet the criteria for being placed in Rehab?
45 minutes
What equipment should the first arriving E.M.S. Captain provide to the Rehab Unit?
Physio Control or equivalent "Rainbow Sensor”
When is a Company released for additional assignment in Rehab?
After a rest period of at least 20 minutes or as noted in the Rehab Chart
What is one of the conditions that must be met for a Company to be released for additional assignment in Rehab?
Being asymptomatic
What is required for a firefighter to be released for additional assignment in Rehab?
Being hydrated according to the Rehab Chart
Test your knowledge about factors affecting human performance and the importance of rehabilitation interventions in sustaining energy and improving performance in high-stress professions like firefighting. Learn about work hardening efforts to enhance strength and flexibility.
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