FDNY CFR Program: Operations, Response, and
Patient Care Protocols ACTUAL UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Terms in this set (95)
What is the primary role of a To provide initial assessment and resuscitative care
Certified First Responder (CFR)? until Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life
Support (ALS) arrives.
What is the purpose of the FDNY To provide lifesaving emergency care during the
CFR program? first critical minutes of a medical emergency.
What is not included in the The responsibility to transport patients.
responsibilities of a CFR provider?
, How are Fire Department By an electronic communications link with 911.
Communications notified of EMS
incidents?
What types of incidents may require All Segment One and designated Segment Two
the dispatch of a CFR Unit? and Three incidents.
What is required for the dispatch of An Incident Commander may request additional
additional Companies during an Companies following a size-up.
incident?
Under what conditions can the Chief When unusual fire or emergency conditions exist.
of Operations suspend CFR
responses?
What is the minimum staffing A minimum of two trained members (Firefighters or
requirement for a CFR Unit to be in Officer) with current CFR Certification.
service?
What should the Officer in Charge The number of CFR certified personnel on duty.
determine during roll call?
What happens if a CFR Unit has The Company shall not respond to any CFR calls
fewer than two certified members? but may assist civilians if dispatched directly.
What does the 'A' in the CFR Airway - the Firefighter responsible for stabilizing
assignment guide stand for? the patient's spine and maintaining the airway.
What is the responsibility of the 'B' The Officer in Charge who carries a portable radio
(Boss) in the CFR assignment? and a hand light.
What does the 'C' (Checker) do in the Conducts patient assessment and performs hands-
CFR assignment? on care.
Patient Care Protocols ACTUAL UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Terms in this set (95)
What is the primary role of a To provide initial assessment and resuscitative care
Certified First Responder (CFR)? until Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life
Support (ALS) arrives.
What is the purpose of the FDNY To provide lifesaving emergency care during the
CFR program? first critical minutes of a medical emergency.
What is not included in the The responsibility to transport patients.
responsibilities of a CFR provider?
, How are Fire Department By an electronic communications link with 911.
Communications notified of EMS
incidents?
What types of incidents may require All Segment One and designated Segment Two
the dispatch of a CFR Unit? and Three incidents.
What is required for the dispatch of An Incident Commander may request additional
additional Companies during an Companies following a size-up.
incident?
Under what conditions can the Chief When unusual fire or emergency conditions exist.
of Operations suspend CFR
responses?
What is the minimum staffing A minimum of two trained members (Firefighters or
requirement for a CFR Unit to be in Officer) with current CFR Certification.
service?
What should the Officer in Charge The number of CFR certified personnel on duty.
determine during roll call?
What happens if a CFR Unit has The Company shall not respond to any CFR calls
fewer than two certified members? but may assist civilians if dispatched directly.
What does the 'A' in the CFR Airway - the Firefighter responsible for stabilizing
assignment guide stand for? the patient's spine and maintaining the airway.
What is the responsibility of the 'B' The Officer in Charge who carries a portable radio
(Boss) in the CFR assignment? and a hand light.
What does the 'C' (Checker) do in the Conducts patient assessment and performs hands-
CFR assignment? on care.
