CFR-D MANUAL CHAPTER 2 UNIT PROCEDURES -
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES || WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS 100%.
Assignments for scene survey and patient assessment begin at the start of each tour when the
Officer in Charge assigns CFR-D responsibilities. Assuming everyone on the apparatus is
certified, which member is responsible for completing the PCR? 2.1.4
A: The "A" Firefighter
B: The "B" Boss - Officer in charge
C: The "C" Firefighter
D: The "D" Firefighter correct answers D: The "D" Firefighter
D. The "Defib/Documenter" Firefighter is responsible for completing the PCR. In a response to a
cardiac arrest, he or she hooks up and operates the defibrillator.
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A. The "Airway" Firefighter maintains an open airway and administers 02 if needed. 2.1.1
B. The "Boss" carries a portable radio and a handlight. 2.1.2
C. The "Checker" conducts patient assessment and checks for a pulse and begins compressions
when necessary. 2.1.3
During a study group, a group of lieutenants were discussing CFRD staffing among other things.
Which statement made during this study group was incorrect? (1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8)
A. In order to be in service as a CFR-D Unit, there shall be a minimum of two (2) firefighters
and at least 1 officer with current CFRD certification.
B. Fire Companies will provide CFR-D level care for all patients until the arrival of an EMS Unit
or other certified ambulance agency, with a higher level provider, and when assistance is no
longer needed, will go back in service.
C. Company Commanders shall assign CFR-D certified members to groups that ensure the
greatest likelihood that at least two (2) CFR-D qualified Firefighters will report for duty on any
given tour.
D. Company Officers of CFR-D Units shall ensure that two (2) CFR-D Firefighters will be
working each tour. Officers shall notify their respective Battalion for needed detai correct
answers A is incorrect
,minimum of 2 (FF or Officer)
In order to be in service as a CFR-D Unit, there shall be a minimum of two (2) trained members
(Firefighters or Officer) with current CFR-D Certification.
While CFR-D Units must begin each tour with two (2) certified Firefighters, in the event that
during a tour the minimum CFR-D staffing reduces to 1 Firefighter and 1 Officer, the Company
shall remain available for CFR-D response.
Assignments for scene survey and patient assessment begin at the start of each tour when the
Officer in Charge assigns CFR-D responsibilities. Which CFRD assignment listed below is not
entirely correct? (2.1)
A. The firefighter designated as the A-Airway firefighter is responsible for manually stabilizing
the patient's spine (if trauma is suspected) while opening the airway, maintaining the airway, and
administering oxygen if needed. In a response to a cardiac arrest, begins ventilation. This
firefighter should carry the oxygen bag.
B. The Officer in Charge is designated as the B-Boss. The officer should carry a portable radio
and a handlight. Also is responsible for completing the PCR.
C. The C-Checker 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. correct answers B is incorrect
PCR is assigned to D-Defib firefighter
D Defib/Documenter - Firefighter responsible for completing the Pre-Hospital Care Report
(PCR). In a response to a cardiac arrest, hooks up and operates the defibrillator.
Individuals may identify themselves as patients or may be identified to the Company as such by
family, friends or bystanders. Once an individual has been identified as a patient, the Company
has the duty to evaluate, render appropriate treatment and generate a PCR. An individual is
considered a patient if: 3.9.1
1. the individual is sick
2. the individual is injured
3. the individual was exposed to a situation or condition that could have the potential to cause
injury
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
,D. None
E. All correct answers E. All
Individuals may identify themselves as patients or may be identified to the Company as such by
family, friends or bystanders. Once an individual has been identified as a patient, the Company
has the duty to evaluate, render appropriate treatment and generate a PCR. An individual is
considered a patient if:
A. the individual is sick or injured, or
B. the individual was exposed to a situation or condition that could have the potential to cause
injury: e.g., smoke condition, CO poisoning, MVA.
E231 arrives on the scene of an EMS run and finds a patient who is having difficulty breathing.
The members of E231 should be guided by which choice below? (3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14)
A. When requesting an ambulance, Companies must provide the CUPS status, sex, chief
complaint, if CPR has been initiated and the pulse and respiratory rate. Since the patient is
potentially unstable, perform the appropriate focused physical exam for the patient.
B. When requesting an ambulance, Companies must provide the CUPS status, age, chief
complaint, if CPR has been initiated and the pulse and respiratory rate. Since the patient is
unstable, packaging efforts must begin immediately while treating life threats. correct answers B.
When requesting an ambulance, Companies must provide the CUPS status, age, chief complaint,
if CPR has been initiated and the pulse and respiratory rate. Since the patient is unstable,
packaging efforts must begin immediately while treating life threats.
E231 has just operated at a CFRD run where a patient had a broken ankle after getting hit by a
car. The patient was put on a back board, a cervical collar was placed on the patient and
dressings were used to cover lacerations on the patients leg. None of the FFs, their PPE or their
equipment was contaminated at this incident. The FFs will have to restock the equipment that
was left with the patient and the supplies that were expanded. In this situation the officer of E231
would be correct to: (3.16.1 3.16.2)
A. Place E231 OOS for both fire duty and CFRD runs.
B. Stay in service for both fire and CFRD runs but immediately return to quarters to replace
equipment and supplies.
C. Notify the administrative Battalion Chief and be guided by his instructions.
D. Go back in service for fire duty but advise the borough fire dispatcher and the Battalion that
E231 is not available for CFR-D responses. correct answers D. Go back in service for fire duty
but advise the borough fire dispatcher and the Battalion that E231 is not available for CFR-D
responses.
, If this occurs, the Company is to immediately return to quarters to replace equipment and
supplies, and notify the borough dispatcher when it is available for CFR-D response.
E231 is responding to an EMS run for a report of a child who is choking. As they are responding
they are flagged down by a group of people who are standing around an elderly male appears to
be unconscious and is lying on the ground. One of the civilians states that they think the elderly
man had a heart attack. In this situation the officer of E231 would be correct to? (3.18)
A. Continue to the original run since it is for a choking victim but immediately notify the
dispatcher of the second incident so that appropriate resources can be dispatched.
B. Make every attempt to make patient contact with the unconscious elderly male and notify the
dispatcher. If contact is made with the 2nd patient the company shall not leave the scene until
relieved by EMS. correct answers B. Make every attempt to make patient contact with the
unconscious elderly male and notify the dispatcher. If contact is made with the 2nd patient the
company shall not leave the scene until relieved by EMS.
If a patient's whereabouts are not known, the responding Company will make every effort to
ascertain the location of said individual. If, after a complete search of the area in question, no
patient is found, the following procedure shall be used: Listed below are the three steps of this
procedure. 4.7
1. If after rechecking the information provided no patient is found the Officer in Charge shall
verify the information with the dispatcher.
2. After re-verification of the dispatch information, the responding Company shall attempt to
contact neighbors, building superintendent and/or security personnel.
3. The Officer in Charge shall review the response printout for additional information as to
incident location, cross street, dwelling or unit number, and any other pertinent information
provided by the EMD or 911 comment section of the printout.
Choose the correct order that these steps should be carried out.
A. 1, correct answers D. 3, 1, 2
The Officer in Charge shall review the response printout for additional information as to incident
location, cross street, dwelling or unit number, and any other pertinent information provided by
the EMD or 911 comment section of the printout.If after rechecking the information provided no
patient is found the Officer in Charge shall verify the information with the dispatcher.After re-
verification of the dispatch information, the responding Company shall attempt to contact
neighbors, building superintendent and/or security personnel. If no patient is found after the
above efforts have been exhausted, the Officer in Charge shall enter a 10-92 via MDT (therefore
canceling the EMS response) and return to service. The Officer in Charge shall make a notation
in the Company journal upon return to Quarters.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES || WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS 100%.
Assignments for scene survey and patient assessment begin at the start of each tour when the
Officer in Charge assigns CFR-D responsibilities. Assuming everyone on the apparatus is
certified, which member is responsible for completing the PCR? 2.1.4
A: The "A" Firefighter
B: The "B" Boss - Officer in charge
C: The "C" Firefighter
D: The "D" Firefighter correct answers D: The "D" Firefighter
D. The "Defib/Documenter" Firefighter is responsible for completing the PCR. In a response to a
cardiac arrest, he or she hooks up and operates the defibrillator.
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A. The "Airway" Firefighter maintains an open airway and administers 02 if needed. 2.1.1
B. The "Boss" carries a portable radio and a handlight. 2.1.2
C. The "Checker" conducts patient assessment and checks for a pulse and begins compressions
when necessary. 2.1.3
During a study group, a group of lieutenants were discussing CFRD staffing among other things.
Which statement made during this study group was incorrect? (1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8)
A. In order to be in service as a CFR-D Unit, there shall be a minimum of two (2) firefighters
and at least 1 officer with current CFRD certification.
B. Fire Companies will provide CFR-D level care for all patients until the arrival of an EMS Unit
or other certified ambulance agency, with a higher level provider, and when assistance is no
longer needed, will go back in service.
C. Company Commanders shall assign CFR-D certified members to groups that ensure the
greatest likelihood that at least two (2) CFR-D qualified Firefighters will report for duty on any
given tour.
D. Company Officers of CFR-D Units shall ensure that two (2) CFR-D Firefighters will be
working each tour. Officers shall notify their respective Battalion for needed detai correct
answers A is incorrect
,minimum of 2 (FF or Officer)
In order to be in service as a CFR-D Unit, there shall be a minimum of two (2) trained members
(Firefighters or Officer) with current CFR-D Certification.
While CFR-D Units must begin each tour with two (2) certified Firefighters, in the event that
during a tour the minimum CFR-D staffing reduces to 1 Firefighter and 1 Officer, the Company
shall remain available for CFR-D response.
Assignments for scene survey and patient assessment begin at the start of each tour when the
Officer in Charge assigns CFR-D responsibilities. Which CFRD assignment listed below is not
entirely correct? (2.1)
A. The firefighter designated as the A-Airway firefighter is responsible for manually stabilizing
the patient's spine (if trauma is suspected) while opening the airway, maintaining the airway, and
administering oxygen if needed. In a response to a cardiac arrest, begins ventilation. This
firefighter should carry the oxygen bag.
B. The Officer in Charge is designated as the B-Boss. The officer should carry a portable radio
and a handlight. Also is responsible for completing the PCR.
C. The C-Checker 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. correct answers B is incorrect
PCR is assigned to D-Defib firefighter
D Defib/Documenter - Firefighter responsible for completing the Pre-Hospital Care Report
(PCR). In a response to a cardiac arrest, hooks up and operates the defibrillator.
Individuals may identify themselves as patients or may be identified to the Company as such by
family, friends or bystanders. Once an individual has been identified as a patient, the Company
has the duty to evaluate, render appropriate treatment and generate a PCR. An individual is
considered a patient if: 3.9.1
1. the individual is sick
2. the individual is injured
3. the individual was exposed to a situation or condition that could have the potential to cause
injury
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
,D. None
E. All correct answers E. All
Individuals may identify themselves as patients or may be identified to the Company as such by
family, friends or bystanders. Once an individual has been identified as a patient, the Company
has the duty to evaluate, render appropriate treatment and generate a PCR. An individual is
considered a patient if:
A. the individual is sick or injured, or
B. the individual was exposed to a situation or condition that could have the potential to cause
injury: e.g., smoke condition, CO poisoning, MVA.
E231 arrives on the scene of an EMS run and finds a patient who is having difficulty breathing.
The members of E231 should be guided by which choice below? (3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14)
A. When requesting an ambulance, Companies must provide the CUPS status, sex, chief
complaint, if CPR has been initiated and the pulse and respiratory rate. Since the patient is
potentially unstable, perform the appropriate focused physical exam for the patient.
B. When requesting an ambulance, Companies must provide the CUPS status, age, chief
complaint, if CPR has been initiated and the pulse and respiratory rate. Since the patient is
unstable, packaging efforts must begin immediately while treating life threats. correct answers B.
When requesting an ambulance, Companies must provide the CUPS status, age, chief complaint,
if CPR has been initiated and the pulse and respiratory rate. Since the patient is unstable,
packaging efforts must begin immediately while treating life threats.
E231 has just operated at a CFRD run where a patient had a broken ankle after getting hit by a
car. The patient was put on a back board, a cervical collar was placed on the patient and
dressings were used to cover lacerations on the patients leg. None of the FFs, their PPE or their
equipment was contaminated at this incident. The FFs will have to restock the equipment that
was left with the patient and the supplies that were expanded. In this situation the officer of E231
would be correct to: (3.16.1 3.16.2)
A. Place E231 OOS for both fire duty and CFRD runs.
B. Stay in service for both fire and CFRD runs but immediately return to quarters to replace
equipment and supplies.
C. Notify the administrative Battalion Chief and be guided by his instructions.
D. Go back in service for fire duty but advise the borough fire dispatcher and the Battalion that
E231 is not available for CFR-D responses. correct answers D. Go back in service for fire duty
but advise the borough fire dispatcher and the Battalion that E231 is not available for CFR-D
responses.
, If this occurs, the Company is to immediately return to quarters to replace equipment and
supplies, and notify the borough dispatcher when it is available for CFR-D response.
E231 is responding to an EMS run for a report of a child who is choking. As they are responding
they are flagged down by a group of people who are standing around an elderly male appears to
be unconscious and is lying on the ground. One of the civilians states that they think the elderly
man had a heart attack. In this situation the officer of E231 would be correct to? (3.18)
A. Continue to the original run since it is for a choking victim but immediately notify the
dispatcher of the second incident so that appropriate resources can be dispatched.
B. Make every attempt to make patient contact with the unconscious elderly male and notify the
dispatcher. If contact is made with the 2nd patient the company shall not leave the scene until
relieved by EMS. correct answers B. Make every attempt to make patient contact with the
unconscious elderly male and notify the dispatcher. If contact is made with the 2nd patient the
company shall not leave the scene until relieved by EMS.
If a patient's whereabouts are not known, the responding Company will make every effort to
ascertain the location of said individual. If, after a complete search of the area in question, no
patient is found, the following procedure shall be used: Listed below are the three steps of this
procedure. 4.7
1. If after rechecking the information provided no patient is found the Officer in Charge shall
verify the information with the dispatcher.
2. After re-verification of the dispatch information, the responding Company shall attempt to
contact neighbors, building superintendent and/or security personnel.
3. The Officer in Charge shall review the response printout for additional information as to
incident location, cross street, dwelling or unit number, and any other pertinent information
provided by the EMD or 911 comment section of the printout.
Choose the correct order that these steps should be carried out.
A. 1, correct answers D. 3, 1, 2
The Officer in Charge shall review the response printout for additional information as to incident
location, cross street, dwelling or unit number, and any other pertinent information provided by
the EMD or 911 comment section of the printout.If after rechecking the information provided no
patient is found the Officer in Charge shall verify the information with the dispatcher.After re-
verification of the dispatch information, the responding Company shall attempt to contact
neighbors, building superintendent and/or security personnel. If no patient is found after the
above efforts have been exhausted, the Officer in Charge shall enter a 10-92 via MDT (therefore
canceling the EMS response) and return to service. The Officer in Charge shall make a notation
in the Company journal upon return to Quarters.
