1-Incident Decontamination; Post Fire Gross Decontamination Flashcards
Which zone is designated for Gross Decontamination and cleaning of the body?
a) Hot Zone
b) Warm Zone
c) Cold Zone
d) Rehab Zone
b) Warm Zone
What is Gross Decontamination?
a) The final phase of the decon process
b) The decon process involving water and soap
c) The initial phase of the decon process to reduce contaminants significantly
d) The process of cleaning equipment after a fire incident
c) The initial phase of the decon process to reduce contaminants significantly. (80-85%)
What equipment should every suppression unit carry for decontamination purposes?
a) Fire extinguishers
b) Soft bristle scrub brush
c) bleach and water
d) Safety helmets
B)
Clean water
Decon Hose Line (booster line) at low GPM’s
Four cones (for designation of decon area)
Soft bristle scrub brush
Department approved soap/cleaner
Department approved wipes
Nitrile Gloves (Medical)
Particulate masks (N99)
Splash protective suits
Plastic bags for contaminated clothing
Who is responsible for establishing the decon process and assigning a Decon Officer and crew?
a) Firefighters
b) Incident Commander (IC)
c) Decontamination Officer
d) Fire Chief
IC
What should personnel do upon exiting the Hot Zone?
a) Report to the rehab area immediately
b) Remain on air and report to the designated Decon area
c) Remove their PPE immediately
d) Proceed to the cold zone for rest
b) Remain on air and report to the designated Decon area
**Upon exiting the Hot Zone, crews will remain on air, whenever possible, and report directly to the designated Decon area. All contaminated personnel shall perform Gross Decon prior to entering Rehab or Demobilization.
What should personnel resist doing until the decon process is completed and they have entered a clean rehab area?
a) Removing their PPE
b) Consuming food
c) Engaging in conversation
d) Returning to the fire station
Consuming food
Who is responsible for supervising the decontamination process?
a) Fire Chief
b) Decontamination Officer
c) Incident Commander (IC)
d) Driver Engineer
Decontamination Officer
Care should be taken not to do what during the PPE Decon phase?
a) Use high-pressure water
b) Scrub vigorously
c) Rinse gently
d) avoid saturating the inner lining of the PPE
avoid saturating the inner lining of the PPE
What method is recommended for on-scene cleaning of exposed areas such as the head, neck, face, and hands?
a) Department-approved wipes
b) Soft bristle scrub brush
c) High-pressure water hose
d) Soap and water
Department-approved wipes
** Personnel will use department approved wipes for a gross cleaning of their head, neck, face, hands and any other exposed areas as deemed necessary.
**Running water, if available is an acceptable method for on-scene cleaning of these areas.
Who is responsible for ensuring that the apparatus tank water used in the decon process is from a clean municipal source?
a) Firefighters
b) Decontamination Officer
c) Driver Engineer
d) Incident Commander
Driver Engineer
What should personnel do if their bunker gear ensemble is deemed highly contaminated by the incident commander?
a) Continue with operations
b) Wash it with soap and water
c) Place it out of service until appropriate decon is complete
d) Dispose of it immediately
Place it out of service until appropriate decon is complete
What is the purpose of hanging cleaned PPE ensembles on a rack?
a) To keep them out of the way
b) To facilitate drying and off-gassing
c) To hide them from view
d) To prevent contamination
To facilitate drying and off-gassing
Who is responsible for establishing the Gross Decon corridor and designating the location of the Gross Decon area?
a) Decontamination Officer
b) Firefighters
c) Incident Commander
d) Driver Engineer
Decontamination Officer
What should personnel do during the Gross Decon process to avoid saturating the inner lining of the PPE?
a) Rinse vigorously
b) Use high-pressure water
c) Personnel shall assist each other in rinsing off debris and products of combustion in a systematic and thorough manner from the collar-line down
d) Avoid rinsing altogether
Personnel shall assist each other in rinsing off debris and products of combustion in a systematic and thorough manner from the collar-line down;
What is recommended prior to leaving the incident scene during demobilization?
a) Hose down the apparatus cab
b) Bag the PPE using department-approved plastic bags
c) Perform Gross Decon processes
d) Ignore the decon proce
b) Bag the PPE using department-approved plastic bags
***Once released by command and prior to leaving the scene, it is recommended that all PPE be bagged at the scene using department approved plastic bags. The bag opening will be twisted and taped closed, then “goose-necked” (folded over on itself, and twisted and taped a second time). This will greatly minimize any off- gassing in the apparatus cab.
