2000 Equipment and Facilities Flashcards
Dress uniform should be worn for
Special occasions such as funerals, graduations, or ceremonies
Class “A” uniforms should be worn for
promotional testing, probationary testing, public board meetings or situations deemed appropriate by the station captain or event coordinator
Class “B” uniforms are for
work around the station, station and truck demos, and emergency response
When attending NWFD sponsored activities such as trainings, meetings, or other public education activities
require a minimum of a Class “B” unless otherwise directed by the attending officer or event coordinator.
Uniforms remain property of
district and must be returned upon termination. Any non returned items will be deducted from final paycheck
Permissible Deviations from uniform
When performing details in which the uniform is likely to be soiled or stained, coveralls may be worn.
Wristwatch and wedding ring may be worn. Suppression Staff Personnel may wear professional dress pants with collared shirt when the probability of needing to don turnout gear is low.
A different pair of boots other than the three currently allowed by the district may be worn based upon medical necessity. The member claiming a medical necessity must provide a doctor’s note specifying which footwear is allowed and will need to be presented to that employee’s supervisor and warehouse staff prior to making an order.
At the discretion of company officers, crews may be allowed to wear the Class “C” Uniform for occasions such as holidays and after 1700 hours, so long as the appropriate attire is donned prior to any response or interaction with the public.
Policy on uniform shorts
Approved uniform shorts are considered optional wear and may be worn any time the duty pants are considered appropriate.
Cannot be worn at functions or times requiring the dress uniform. Shorts shall be covered with the appropriate personal protective equipment for the specific calls and any call that personnel would routinely don bunker gear or brush gear to protect themselves from blood or other bodily fluids (every medical call has this potential) WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Uniform pants, brush overpants or structure turnouts must be carried on the apparatus by all personnel wearing shorts to allow them to be properly equipped, to fight a brush fire, structure fire or enter a scene where blood or other bodily fluids are present or to be expected (every medical call has this potential). Personnel electing to wear the uniform shorts are not permitted to wear boots higher than six inches. Shorts must be above the knee but not to exceed 4 inches above. Personnel with open cuts or sores shall take measures to eliminate potential exposure as they would with the arms or hands.
Any gear not issued by NWFD
can not be carried in turn outs
Each member is responsible for their PPE which includes
Care to include protecting from damage, washing and drying, inspecting for damage, and requesting maintenance or repair when needed
A routine PPE Inspection should be completed after
“Each use” - defined as actually engaging in an activity that the PPE is designed to protect against.
Semi annual inspection should be completed by
designated individual trained to the level specified by NFPA 1851 or an employee of the Fire District at the captain level or above that has received training in the inspection of protective ensemble elements. This inspection is documented on a PPE inspection form and forwarded to logs
Advanced Inspections
All elements of the turnout ensemble shall receive an advanced
inspection a minimum of annually. This inspection shall be completed by an individual trained to the level specified in NFPA 1851. This inspection may take the place of one of the semi-annual inspections described above. Documentation of this inspection shall become a part of the permanent record for each element inspected
PPE that is defective or need of repair should be
placed out of service, sealed in a plastic bag to prevent contamination, tagged with member’s name, nature of problem, and forwarded to the PPE technician. Replacement of PPE shall also be coordinated with the PPE technician
PPE should not be stored in
Living Quarters
Compartments with hydrocarbons
In direct sunlight
In passenger compartments of vehicles
PPE Should be cleaned
On scene initially
As needed or twice a year in designated washers (responsibility of each member)
Specialized cleaning if Hazardous material is present by member trained in specialized cleaning
Dirty turn outs contain hydro carbons which in turn
Reduce the ability of your turn-outs to reflect heat
Increase the conductivity of electricity
Put yourself at additional risk in a high temperature environment from the
combustion of the hydrocarbons on your turn-outs.
Preventing unnecessary exposure to yourself and others to potential
contaminants.
Each on-duty member shall be responsible for performing an inspection of their assigned SCBA at
the beginning of their duty period. This inspection procedure shall include the following:
The following SCBA components shall be present and in working order:
o Facepiece
o Backframe and harness assembly
o Cylinder (4100 or above)
o Hose
o End-of-service-time indicator(s) (low air indicators)
o Regulators
o Accessories
If any deficiencies are found, the SCBA shall be placed out of service until appropriate repairs are
made by qualified personnel and the unit is determined to be suitable for returning to service.
The daily check of the SCBA shall be recorded on the equipment check sheet assigned to the apparatus.
After use SCBA procedure should include
replacing the cylinder with a full charged cylinder, cleaning of
the facepiece and harness, inspecting the unit for damage, and testing the unit for proper operation in accordance with this weekly check, and storing the SCBA in its assigned position.
SCBA removal from service
• Where a condition exists that is beyond user’s training and ability, or there is reason to suspect the SCBA is not in a safe condition.
tagged, and referred to personnel responsible for technical maintenance.
• Where any cylinder out of service condition identified, the cylinder shall be immediately depressurized if safe to do so to a slight positive pressure, tagged, and taken out of service. The valve shall be closed to keep external contamination and condensation out of the cylinder.
• Any SCBA or SCBA components that have been exposed or are suspected of having been exposed to a CBRN shall be removed from
service, isolated by appropriate means to reduce or eliminate possibility of cross
contamination, tagged, and referred to personnel responsible for technical maintenance.
• Any SCBA or SCBA components being taken out of service shall be tagged with appropriate information including pack ID info, date, person taking unit out of service, and nature of problem.
Vehicle/Apparatus check should be completed
as soon as practical after shift change has occurred. Generally speaking, only incident calls should prevent apparatus/vehicle checks from occurring immediately after shift change.
Vehicle check sheet and red book shall be completed for all apparatus. These check should include:
Fuel levels shall be kept at or above ¾ full.
Coolant and oil shall be added as necessary to maintain the proper level required for each type of apparatus.
In the event fluids are added, a “Request for Service” form must be completed and sent to Fleet Maintenance stating the type and amount of fluid added, mileage/hours, and the reason for adding.
Red Book
oMileage and hours
oFuel level
oPump operation status
oElectrical system status including Code 3 equipment
oBody condition
oAny other pertinent information not included on vehicle/apparatus check sheet
oRepairs completed/needed
oSigned with employee number
Out of Service Criteria SOP description
24 pages of DOT and NFPA recommendations for taking apparatus out of service. Engineer should be very familiar with these criteria and immediately notify the captain if any issue is found
Reason for removing district vehicle from service
routine maintenance, repairs, or safety concerns
A vehicle can be placed out of service by a vehicle operator when
(in the opinion of the operator) the continued operation of the vehicle would constitute a safety hazard.
Vehicle operators who remove Fire District vehicles from service shall notify their direct supervisor as soon as possible.
When an emergency vehicle is removed from service the following should occur
Supervisor notification, fire alarm notification, and officer in charge notification immediately
Out of service tag placed on steering wheel with reason printed and facing driver
District mechanic notification. mechanic will determine course of action.
Can not be moved unless under direction of mechanic or Officer in charge
Who is responsible for powered equipment maintenance and inspection
Fire officer is responsible for supervising these activities.
Apparatus Operator responsible for the activities.
All members responsible for reporting damaged or defective equipment
Ground ladders should be inspected when and per what NFPA
NFPA 1932 requires ground ladders be inspected after each use and on a monthly basis. Maintenance is defined as keeping ladders in a state of readiness and or usefulness.
Rescue rope equipment should not be used for:
Utility or tow rope
Who can operate a chain saw on brush fires or on vegetation
Only members that have completed S-212 or equivelant
Personnel operating saws and other power cutting tools under structural/rescue conditions will
wear the PPE appropriate to the incident type and location. If no hazard exists other than the
operation of the tool itself, the tool operator and those within the expected flying/springing
object hazard area shall don the following PPE as a minimum:
• structure helmet
• structure gloves
• turnout coat
• turnout pants or chaps
• duty or turnout boots
• Face shield in place or full eye protection goggles
Ear protection should be used when available. Tuck loose clothing in
When running saw for truck check, min PPE includes:
- Structure or wildland helmet
- Structure or wildland gloves
- Goggles
- Hearing protection
Chain saws and rescue saws should be cleaned, inspected, started, and serviced when?
First day following four day
After each use
