FDNY CFR
There shall be at least how many trained CFR firefighters reporting for duty and working every
tour? - ANS At least 2 firefighters--if short officers shall notify the battalion and obtain proper
manpower
In order to be in service as a CFR unit there shall be a minimum of how people work? - ANS
Minimum of 2 trained CFR MEMBERS
Without 2 CFR trained members can a unit still respond to non ems runs? - ANS YES
For CFR assignments what is the "A" member responsible for? - ANS Airway--stabilizing the
neck, open airway and provide ventilations
For CFR assignments what is the "B" member responsible for? - ANS The Officer in Charge.
The officer should carry a portable radio and a handlight.
For CFR assignments what is the "C" member responsible for? - ANS 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? - ANS Firefighter responsible
for completing the Prehospital Care Report (PCR). In response to a cardiac arrest, hooks up
and operates the defibrillator.
For CFR assignments what is the "E" member responsible for? - ANS 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? - ANS CFRD
assignment, firefighting assignment and riding position
What are segment one ems responses? - ANS Arrest(cardiac/respiratory),
choking
The first or 2nd due CFR unit will be assigned to every segment ___ call? regardless of fallback
procedures. - ANS segment 1
When should a company give a 10-99 signal? - ANS When they will be operating for more then
30 minutes
, When approaching the scene the officer shall perform the following? - ANS 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? - ANS SEGMENT 1
If a patient is critical or unstable the officer in charge shall? - ANS Ask for EMS eta
Advise dispatch the seriousness of patient
When is a PCR required? - ANS When patient care is provided? ( except DOA's)
When requesting an ambulance , companies must provide the following info to the dispatcher? -
ANS 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 to have difficulty
breathing or unresponsive with no gag reflex? - ANS Unstable
If you need to re supply ems supplies are you allowed to remain in service for fire duty? - ANS
YES
A 10-99 shall be transmitted when? - ANS 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 begin resuscitation
efforts unless the following conditions exist? - ANS akro:
LORD DNR
Lividity
Obvious death
Rigor Mortis
Decomposition
DNR
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