(1) TB 81- Body armor Flashcards
LAFD Body armor is not designed to protect against ____ fire.
Rifle
Body armor shall be worn prior to responding to what type of incidents?
• Assaults With a Deadly Weapon (ADW)
• Domestic Violence/Family Disputes
• Shootings
• Stabbings/Cuttings
• Sniper Incidents/Police Standbys
• Other Violent Crimes or Conditions
• Tactical Alerts
• Incidents in known “trouble areas”
If a body armor vest should need any repairs to the outer shell, they may be made by _____
Mobile turnout repairman
Damaged body armor ballistic panels shall be sent to _______ for replacement or repair
S&M
Body Armor is very effective in protecting from:
-blunt force trauma
-sharp objects
-low and medium energy handgun bullets
-shotgun pellets
-“slashing” type knife attacks
Body armor will provide a Threat Level or Protection Level of _____
IIA
A temporary vest may be obtained on loan from the BATTALION OFFICE while your assigned vest is being washed and dried.
What product should you NEVER USE to clean body armor?
Bleach
A body armor vest should not be worn in a fashion that allows it to be seen by a potential attacker.
It should be covered by?
brush jacket or the firefighting turnout coat.
(Also states: For sanitary reasons, only members who are assigned a vest may wear it under their jumpsuit or standard uniform.)