How did city infrastructure in the early 20th century affect the modernization of firefighters? (Check all that apply.)
Which of the following indicate what wild land firefighters must do to prepare for their jobs?
Why would a victim need a trachea tube put into the windpipe?
Choose either a type of firefighter or an EMS career and write one reason why this career may be right for you. Give at least three details explaining why you are making this choice.
The legislation of the 1970s paved the way for the modern EMS system that is now in place. Name and describe the improvements that have been since that time which show how EMTs carry out their services.
Firefighters often work in other areas besides fighting fires. These areas may include:
Based on your reading of the following text from a current EMS online magazine, which of the choices best show the importance of ongoing education in this field? It is simply a fact; not everyone who is highly skilled and knowledgeable about a certain profession can teach others to become qualified and competent in that profession. There are many heart surgeons who save lives but do not have the skills necessary to teach other surgeons to become highly qualified at performing cardiac procedures just as there are countless skilled metal workers who can build magnificent structures but struggle to teach others to use welding and metal forming equipment. The same can be said for a paramedic who is well-respected in the field but prefers not to try and teach others how to advance as paramedics because she does not have the confidence to speak before even a small group – she prefers the direct support she can provide her patients. The best paramedic-educators are those who are not only practiced and skilled in the career, but have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to effectively and clearly convey to students the most important aspects of paramedic service and to encourage these students to advance their careers through continuous education from a variety of sources. At the same time, the most successful paramedics are those who are constantly learning and improving their skills through continuing education but also through their direct action with accident victims, the seriously ill and injured; there is much to be said for the benefits of on the job learning.
What was the most significant governmental action in the 1960s and 1970s to radically change the EMS situation?
Why do firefighters learn the power of using body mass?
As EMS began to grow, a greater understanding of disease and accidents prompted what change? (Check all that apply.)
When forest firefighters create a “fire line,” what do you imagine that is?
What makes firefighting still challenging but rewarding? (Check all that apply)
Make a list to describe the actions that make up firefighters’ work in responding to a fire. You can also describe the type of fire. Remember to include activities that come from decision-making and personal courage.
Which of these duties do firefighters do regularly?
Why has it been important to keep natural habitats such as the Great Plains free from wildfires?
In a short paragraph, describe the requirements that both city firefighters and wild land firefighters must have in order to pass the physical conditioning tests.
By the mid 19th century, firefighters were either volunteers or paid by the insurance companies.
As though you were presenting to a group of sixth graders, briefly explain the importance of Jean Dominique Larrey in friendly manner. Would you include any visual aids (images or graphics) in your presentation? If so, include them in your explanation.
If a firefighter’s shift lasts 24 hours, what are firefighters likely doing if they are not responding to an emergency? (Check all that apply.)
In a short paragraph, compare the duties, education, opportunities, and pay of firefighters to those of any other occupation that you are familiar with.
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