(2) DB 19-12 Extractor Washer Machine & PPE Laundering

Question 1

The _______ shall establish the advanced cleaning and inspection CYCLE for the LAFD to ensure that PPE is properly cleaned, inspected, and repaired on a ______ basis.

Answer 1

-Supply and Maintenance Division

-Routine

Question 2

The advanced PPE cleaning is conducted by the LAFD’s certified __________ via pre-scheduled pick up.

Answer 2

-Independent Service Provider

(also ensures that all layers of PPE have been inspected and repaired according to the manufacturers’ requirements.)

Question 3

As directed by the Incident Commander, PPE shall be cleaned after exposure to contaminants from:

Answer 3

-structural fires

-brush fires

-automobile fires

-rubbish fires

-exposures from any type of hazardous materials incident

Question 4

PPEs that shall be laundered in Extractors:

Answer 4

-Turnout coat and pant outer and inner shell

-Firefighting hoods

-Brush jackets

-Brush shirts

-Brush pants

Question 5

Regardless of exposure to contaminants at a working structure fire, PPE shall also be cleaned in an Extractor a minimum of _____ a year

Answer 5

-Twice a year

(may be cleaned more frequently if deemed necessary. Brush pants, brush shirts, and firefighting hoods shall be cleaned as needed.)

Question 6

Companies leaving their district to launder PPE shall obtain approval from Metropolitan Fire Communications (MFC) PRIOR to leaving their district.

Company status while washing PPE shall be “______” with the permission of _______.

Answer 6

-CAV with the permission of MFC

(Companies are strongly encouraged to launder PPE in the EVENING hours due to daytime activities.)

Question 7

T/O Coat and Pant — Inner Liners and Outer Shells shall be washed _______ to avoid cross contamination.

Answer 7

separately

Question 8

What is the max load of turnout shells/liners in the extractor?

What is the max for brush jackets/pants?

Answer 8

-4 for turnouts

-6 for brush jacket/pants

Question 9

What cleaning product will degrade the protective barrier of PPE and shall not be used?

Answer 9

Bleach or bleach type product

Question 10

Fire Stations Housing an Extractor

How often shall extractor mounting frames, rails, and bolt downs be visually inspected for breaks?

Answer 10

periodically

Question 11

True or False?

Members SHALL NOT use Extractors for washing any other items except PPE.

Answer 11

-True

(Fragments from towels and other items cause internal damage to machine)