FDNY CFR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
There shall be at least how many trained CFR firefighters reporting for duty and working
every tour? - Answer -At least 2 firefighters--if short officers shall notify the battalion
and obtain proper man power
In order to be in service as a CFR unit there shall be minimum of how people working? -
Answer -Minimum of 2 trained CFR MEMBERS
Without 2 CFR trained members can a unit still respond to non ems runs? - Answer -
YES
For CFR assignments what is the "A" member responsible for? - Answer -Airway--
stabilizing the neck, open airway and provide ventilations
For CFR assignments what is the "B" member responsible for? - Answer -The Officer in
Charge. The officer should carry a portable radio and a handlight.
For CFR assignments what is the "C" member responsible for? - Answer -Firefighter
responsible for conducting the patient assessment and performing any hands-on care.
In response to a cardiac arrest, this Firefighter checks pulse and begins compressions
and shall carry the Trauma Bag
For CFR assignments what is the "D" member responsible for? - Answer -Firefighter
responsible for completing the Pre-Hospital Care Report (PCR). In a response to a
cardiac arrest, hooks up and operates the defibrillator.
For CFR assignments what is the "E" member responsible for? - Answer -the fifth
firefighter should initially remain with the apparatus and help carry any additional
equipment needed.
At the start of each tour, the officer shall make out a riding list that includes? - Answer -
CFRD assignment, firefighting assignment and riding position
What are segment one ems responses? - Answer -Arrest(cardiac/respiratory),
choking
The first or 2nd due CFR unit will be assigned to every segment ___ call? regardless of
fallback procedures. - Answer -segment 1
When should a company give a 10-99 signal? - Answer -When they will be operating
for more then 30 minutes
When approaching the scene the officer shall perform the following? - Answer -
Observe for scene safety
, Identify the number of patients
BSI
Determine need for additional resources
When EMS has arrived first CFR companies can enter 10-91 and go 10-8 except on
what type of calls? - Answer -SEGMENT 1
If a patient is critical or unstable the officer in charge shall? - Answer -Ask for EMS eta
Advise dispatch the seriousness of patient
When is a PCR required? - Answer -When patient care is provided? ( except DOA's)
When requesting an ambulance , companies must provide the following info to the
dispatcher? - Answer -CUPS Status, Age, Chief Complaints, If CPR initiated, Pulse and
Respiratory rate
akro: PAR CCC
Pulse Rate
Age
Respiratory rate
Cups status
Chief Complaint
Cpr
A Patient that is responsive but unable to follow command is considered or difficulty
breathing or unresponsive with no gag reflex? - Answer -Unstable
If you need to need re supply ems supplies are you allowed to remain in service for fire
duty? - Answer -YES
A 10-99 shall be transmitted when? - Answer -confirmed cardiac arrest/respiratory
arrest
any situation the company officer deems appropriate
Any CFR response with no ETA from EMS
If the incident involves attempted resuscitation of a non-breathing/cardiac arrest patient,
all efforts shall be exhausted until released by EMS. Fire Department personnel will
begin resuscitation efforts unless the following conditions exist? - Answer -akro:
LORD DNR
Lividity
Obvious death
Rigor Mortis
Decomposition
DNR
There shall be at least how many trained CFR firefighters reporting for duty and working
every tour? - Answer -At least 2 firefighters--if short officers shall notify the battalion
and obtain proper man power
In order to be in service as a CFR unit there shall be minimum of how people working? -
Answer -Minimum of 2 trained CFR MEMBERS
Without 2 CFR trained members can a unit still respond to non ems runs? - Answer -
YES
For CFR assignments what is the "A" member responsible for? - Answer -Airway--
stabilizing the neck, open airway and provide ventilations
For CFR assignments what is the "B" member responsible for? - Answer -The Officer in
Charge. The officer should carry a portable radio and a handlight.
For CFR assignments what is the "C" member responsible for? - Answer -Firefighter
responsible for conducting the patient assessment and performing any hands-on care.
In response to a cardiac arrest, this Firefighter checks pulse and begins compressions
and shall carry the Trauma Bag
For CFR assignments what is the "D" member responsible for? - Answer -Firefighter
responsible for completing the Pre-Hospital Care Report (PCR). In a response to a
cardiac arrest, hooks up and operates the defibrillator.
For CFR assignments what is the "E" member responsible for? - Answer -the fifth
firefighter should initially remain with the apparatus and help carry any additional
equipment needed.
At the start of each tour, the officer shall make out a riding list that includes? - Answer -
CFRD assignment, firefighting assignment and riding position
What are segment one ems responses? - Answer -Arrest(cardiac/respiratory),
choking
The first or 2nd due CFR unit will be assigned to every segment ___ call? regardless of
fallback procedures. - Answer -segment 1
When should a company give a 10-99 signal? - Answer -When they will be operating
for more then 30 minutes
When approaching the scene the officer shall perform the following? - Answer -
Observe for scene safety
, Identify the number of patients
BSI
Determine need for additional resources
When EMS has arrived first CFR companies can enter 10-91 and go 10-8 except on
what type of calls? - Answer -SEGMENT 1
If a patient is critical or unstable the officer in charge shall? - Answer -Ask for EMS eta
Advise dispatch the seriousness of patient
When is a PCR required? - Answer -When patient care is provided? ( except DOA's)
When requesting an ambulance , companies must provide the following info to the
dispatcher? - Answer -CUPS Status, Age, Chief Complaints, If CPR initiated, Pulse and
Respiratory rate
akro: PAR CCC
Pulse Rate
Age
Respiratory rate
Cups status
Chief Complaint
Cpr
A Patient that is responsive but unable to follow command is considered or difficulty
breathing or unresponsive with no gag reflex? - Answer -Unstable
If you need to need re supply ems supplies are you allowed to remain in service for fire
duty? - Answer -YES
A 10-99 shall be transmitted when? - Answer -confirmed cardiac arrest/respiratory
arrest
any situation the company officer deems appropriate
Any CFR response with no ETA from EMS
If the incident involves attempted resuscitation of a non-breathing/cardiac arrest patient,
all efforts shall be exhausted until released by EMS. Fire Department personnel will
begin resuscitation efforts unless the following conditions exist? - Answer -akro:
LORD DNR
Lividity
Obvious death
Rigor Mortis
Decomposition
DNR
