102.04 Post Fire Decontamination (Week 4) Flashcards
West Palm Beach Fire Department is a leader in the industry on….
Cancer prevention for its firefighters.
A combination of ___________ __________ and ______________ ____________ will help to reduce the incident of cancer in west palm beach firefighters.
Medical physicals
Operational procedures
A transition has begun toward a ________ ______ _______ for our apparatus
Clean cab concept
Future apparatus will be designed to store all equipment used in IDLH atmosphere where in order to reduce exposure over time.
Outside of the passenger compartment
These changes along with the enforcement of the ___________ _________ will protect firefighters from unnecessary exposure to carcinogens
Tobacco Policy
Asbestos
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.
Contaminated
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.
Contamination
The process of transferring a hazardous material from its source to people, animals, the environment, which may act as a carrier.
Classes of contamination:
Class 0
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
Class 0 contamination
New, out of the package
Class 1 contamination
Exposed to light smoke or other contaminants in an open air environment
Class 2 contamination
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
Class 3 contamination
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.
Class 4 contamination
Immersive exposure to dark, thick heavy smoke or hydrocarbon-based liquids or bodily fluids soaking into the material.
Decontamination:
The physical or chemical process of reducing and preventing the spread of contamination from persons or equipment used at an incident.
Levels of decontamination
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 1 decontamination
Using a soft bristled brush to remove any particulate
Level 2 decontamination
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.
Level 3 decontamination
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.
Level 4 decontamination
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.
Full personal protective equipment
Helmet
Bunker coat
Nomex hood
Bunker pants
Boots
Gloves
Suspenders
Mask
Self contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous atmosphere
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.
Overhaul
The portion of fire extinguishment involving discovery of hidden fires or smoldering materials.
Guidelines at the fire station
- Always have a 2nd set of uniforms on hand for your tours of duty.
- Do not idle or run vehicles in apparatus bays unless leaving or returning from station
- Do not run internal combustion engines in bays. Ensure the proper use of diesel exhaust containment/scrub systems in stations equipped with these systems.
- Ensure the proper sealing and closure of doors leading to living areas of the station.
- Keep bunker gear (PPE) out of living areas of all facilities
- Wash hands thoroughly after running/ checking/ cleaning tools and equipment. Use medical cloves if unable to wash hands
At the fire guidelines
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.)
- Use SCBA from the initial attack through the completion of overhaul.
- Do not rely on multi gas detectors to determine PPE/SCBA donning and doffing.
Any bunker gear or equipment that is identified as contaminated as class 3 or higher will be…..
Transported in an outside compartment of the apparatus
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?
Bagged at the scene prior to leaving using department approved bags (at least 2 mil thickness).
The bag opening for bunker gear will be _________ and _________ closed, then “________-________”
Twisted
Taped
“Goose-necked”
The bagging of ppe of class 3 or higher will prevent what?
Off-gassing to occur into the apparatus cab while traveling.
What should be used to facilitate a cleaner process when cleaning non ppe equipment?
Soft bristle brushes
Radios and other sensitive electronic equipment shall be cleaned how……
Wiped, not submerged, with a damp cloth, water, and department approved cleaner
_________ _______ and ________ ________ shall be worn during the cleaning of equipment.
Medical gloves and eye protection.
Personnel shall decontaminate before reporting to _________.
Rehab
At minimum, personnel must wash hands and face before _______ or ___________ to prevent ingestion of particulates
Eating or drinking
A gross-decontamination of PPE for all personnel working in an IDLH atmosphere will be done where?
Attack engine if possible or at the closest suitable apparatus near the fire, to limit runoff area.
Perform personal decontamination by utilizing what?
Department provided equipment
With provided cloth towels and approved soap solution, be sure to wash where?
Around your face, ears, neck, and jaw areas
Return to station and “_______ ______ __ ________” of the fire.
“Shower within an hour”
The _________ ________ will coordinate the rotation of units to be out of service for _________.
Battalion Chief
showering
Do not take soiled uniforms _________.
Home
If the gear becomes contaminated with oil, biohazard, etc follow policy for
Gear replacement and professional cleaning
Helmets and SCBA face pieces shall be cleaned with
Mild soap and water and helmet liners shall be removed and laundered at station
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.
Exposure form
Exposed
Narrative to exposure form may read:
“Exposed to products of combustion in IDLH while performing interior firefighting operations.”
