102.04 Post Fire Decontamination (Week 4)

Question 1

West Palm Beach Fire Department is a leader in the industry on….

Answer 1

Cancer prevention for its firefighters.

Question 2

A combination of ___________ __________ and ______________ ____________ will help to reduce the incident of cancer in west palm beach firefighters.

Answer 2

Medical physicals
Operational procedures

Question 3

A transition has begun toward a ________ ______ _______ for our apparatus

Answer 3

Clean cab concept

Question 4

Future apparatus will be designed to store all equipment used in IDLH atmosphere where in order to reduce exposure over time.

Answer 4

Outside of the passenger compartment

Question 5

These changes along with the enforcement of the ___________ _________ will protect firefighters from unnecessary exposure to carcinogens

Answer 5

Tobacco Policy

Question 6

Asbestos

Answer 6

A demonstrated human carcinogen that causes lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the chest and abdominal linings; also known to cause a serious lung disorder known as asbestosis.

Question 7

Contaminated

Answer 7

The presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of nuisance materials foreign to the normal atmosphere, blood, hazardous waste, or other potentially infectious materials on an item of surface.

Question 8

Contamination

Answer 8

The process of transferring a hazardous material from its source to people, animals, the environment, which may act as a carrier.

Question 9

Classes of contamination:

Answer 9

Class 0
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4

Question 10

Class 0 contamination

Answer 10

New, out of the package

Question 11

Class 1 contamination

Answer 11

Exposed to light smoke or other contaminants in an open air environment

Question 12

Class 2 contamination

Answer 12

Exposed to light smoke or other contamination’s in a closed environment
Exposed to median/heavy smoke or other contaminants in an open air environment

Question 13

Class 3 contamination

Answer 13

Exposed to medium/heavy smoke or other contaminants in a closed environment.
Exposed to medium/heavy smoke or other contaminants in an open air environment.

Question 14

Class 4 contamination

Answer 14

Immersive exposure to dark, thick heavy smoke or hydrocarbon-based liquids or bodily fluids soaking into the material.

Question 15

Decontamination:

Answer 15

The physical or chemical process of reducing and preventing the spread of contamination from persons or equipment used at an incident.

Question 16

Levels of decontamination

Answer 16

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4

Question 17

Level 1 decontamination

Answer 17

Using a soft bristled brush to remove any particulate

Question 18

Level 2 decontamination

Answer 18

After brushing, using a light pressured (<15 psi) fog pattern water stream to rinse the exterior of the gear. High pressure causes increased imbedding of particulate.

Question 19

Level 3 decontamination

Answer 19

After brushing, before water is added, spot clean any heavily stained areas of the garment with department approved cleaner.

This gear will be transported in an outside compartment or bagged.

This gear will be washed in a WPBFD extractor machine and dried prior to being placed back in service.

Question 20

Level 4 decontamination

Answer 20

Gear will be bagged at the scene, for transportation, or as soon as possible to prevent contaminating other surfaces and and turned into logistics to be sent out for contract cleaning.

Question 21

Full personal protective equipment

Answer 21

Helmet
Bunker coat
Nomex hood
Bunker pants
Boots
Gloves
Suspenders
Mask
Self contained breathing apparatus

Question 22

Hazardous atmosphere

Answer 22

Any atmosphere, either immediately or not immediately dangerous to life or health, which is oxygen deficient or which contains a toxic or disease-producing contaminant.

Question 23

Overhaul

Answer 23

The portion of fire extinguishment involving discovery of hidden fires or smoldering materials.

Question 24

Guidelines at the fire station

Answer 24

1. Always have a 2nd set of uniforms on hand for your tours of duty.
2. Do not idle or run vehicles in apparatus bays unless leaving or returning from station
3. Do not run internal combustion engines in bays. Ensure the proper use of diesel exhaust containment/scrub systems in stations equipped with these systems.
4. Ensure the proper sealing and closure of doors leading to living areas of the station.
5. Keep bunker gear (PPE) out of living areas of all facilities
6. Wash hands thoroughly after running/ checking/ cleaning tools and equipment. Use medical cloves if unable to wash hands

Question 25

At the fire guidelines

Answer 25

1 wear full ensemble of PPE and SCBA properly when operating within 20 feet of any IDLH atmosphere
(This includes wearing the hood, deploying ear flaps, extending the collar fully, and making sure that the interface areas are properly secured with sufficient overlap.)

2. Use SCBA from the initial attack through the completion of overhaul.
3. Do not rely on multi gas detectors to determine PPE/SCBA donning and doffing.

Question 26

Any bunker gear or equipment that is identified as contaminated as class 3 or higher will be…..

Answer 26

Transported in an outside compartment of the apparatus

Question 27

Any bunker gear or ppe that is contaminated class 3 or higher that MUST be transported in the passenger compartment of the apparatus will be what?

Answer 27

Bagged at the scene prior to leaving using department approved bags (at least 2 mil thickness).

Question 28

The bag opening for bunker gear will be _________ and _________ closed, then “________-________”

Answer 28

Twisted
Taped
“Goose-necked”

Question 29

The bagging of ppe of class 3 or higher will prevent what?

Answer 29

Off-gassing to occur into the apparatus cab while traveling.

Question 30

What should be used to facilitate a cleaner process when cleaning non ppe equipment?

Answer 30

Soft bristle brushes

Question 31

Radios and other sensitive electronic equipment shall be cleaned how……

Answer 31

Wiped, not submerged, with a damp cloth, water, and department approved cleaner

Question 32

_________ _______ and ________ ________ shall be worn during the cleaning of equipment.

Answer 32

Medical gloves and eye protection.

Question 33

Personnel shall decontaminate before reporting to _________.

Answer 33

Rehab

Question 34

At minimum, personnel must wash hands and face before _______ or ___________ to prevent ingestion of particulates

Answer 34

Eating or drinking

Question 35

A gross-decontamination of PPE for all personnel working in an IDLH atmosphere will be done where?

Answer 35

Attack engine if possible or at the closest suitable apparatus near the fire, to limit runoff area.

Question 36

Perform personal decontamination by utilizing what?

Answer 36

Department provided equipment

Question 37

With provided cloth towels and approved soap solution, be sure to wash where?

Answer 37

Around your face, ears, neck, and jaw areas

Question 38

Return to station and “_______ ______ __ ________” of the fire.

Answer 38

“Shower within an hour”

Question 39

The _________ ________ will coordinate the rotation of units to be out of service for _________.

Answer 39

Battalion Chief
showering

Question 40

Do not take soiled uniforms _________.

Answer 40

Home

Question 41

If the gear becomes contaminated with oil, biohazard, etc follow policy for

Answer 41

Gear replacement and professional cleaning

Question 42

Helmets and SCBA face pieces shall be cleaned with

Answer 42

Mild soap and water and helmet liners shall be removed and laundered at station

Question 43

All personnel who have actively worked in or around IDLS atmosphere on any type of incident and have had to perform gross/self decontamination, will be required to complete a ___________ ________ to document an _________ to products of combustion and/or hazardous materials.

Answer 43

Exposure form
Exposed

Question 44

Narrative to exposure form may read:

Answer 44

“Exposed to products of combustion in IDLH while performing interior firefighting operations.”