200s Less Experienced People, Station Safety, PPE, Knox Keys

Question 1

Inexperienced members should be supervised closely, all crew members assume responsibility for the new crew member. What is considered a less experienced FF?

Answer 1

1: Probationary FF
2: Less than 2 years experience in total firefighting (but 2 years still may not qualify someone as experienced

Question 2

It is the responsibility of the company officer to determine experience levels, how can they do this?

Answer 2

1: Interview (time on, prior experience, previous assignments)
2: Evaluate (drill, call previous captains)
3: Training (frequent training on areas needed)
4: Follow Up (Evaluate at each incident, talk to the people working with them)

Question 3

Who should be supervising inexperienced FFs?

Answer 3

1: Company Officer
2: FF with greater than 2 years

Question 4

Direct supervision is needed the moment an inexperienced FF enter a hazard area, what does this include?

Answer 4

1: Building with smoke or fire
2: Potential collapse area
3: Potential explosive area
4: Hazmat incident
5: Area that is taped off
6: Any area that could cause death or injury
7: Direct patient care on EMS incident

Question 5

Just because a FF is over the 2 years experience level does not mean they don’t need to be supervised, who is ultimately responsible for all crew members?

Answer 5

Captain

although an experienced FF under appropriate and safe conditions can operate without direct supervision of captain

Question 6

Who should members report safety concerns to?

Answer 6

1: Captain
2: Safety officer

Question 7

How can we keep station floors safe?

Answer 7

Free of slippery substances (truck bay station)

Question 8

How can we keep bathrooms safe?

Answer 8

1: No water on floor sink toilet
2: Inspect clean regularly
3: No soap build up in shower

Question 9

How can we be safe around power equipment?

Answer 9

1: Blade guard
2: Saws maintained (don’t use defective equipment)
3: PPE

Question 10

How do we stay safe while working out?

Answer 10

1: Familiar with equipment and use
2: Appropriate clothing (including close toed shoes
3: Appropriate time and location
4: Sunscreen
5: Hydrate

Question 11

How can we stay safe while in the kitchen?

Answer 11

1: Keep knives sharp
2: Follow safe food handling
3: Oven grill off

Question 12

How do we stay safe around bay doors?

Answer 12

1: Allow time for door to open when pulling in
2: Keep civilians away from doors

Question 13

Where should we store heavy objects?

Answer 13

Waist level

Question 14

Why is it important to not let people to get a hold of our uniforms, radios, vehicles etc?

Answer 14

Can create environment of confusion when in the wrong hands

Question 15

How can we keep our equipment safe?

Answer 15

1: No radio unattended (captain responsible)
2: Extra radio out of site in station
3: If station unattended completely secure Including bay doors if no one in bay)
4: Admin lobby closed locked 5pm
5: Report lost stolen items immediately
6: Store valuables in locker

Question 16

How should we handle unscheduled guests?

Answer 16

1: Encourage to schedule a visit
2: 2 members should accompany these people

Question 17

Who is responsible for your gear? (accountability, fir, working order etc)

Answer 17

You are

Question 18

When is accountability day?

Answer 18

First Saturday of your Saturday set (Captain ensures PPE in good order and sent to BC aid)

Question 19

Upon promotion a helmet can be purchased if greater than 5 years from manufacture date, or if they have been condemned for how much money?

Answer 19

$25

Question 20

What should you look for when inspecting Turnout jacket?

Answer 20

1: Integrity of shoulder seems
2: Rips tear wrist collar
3: Fit
4: Buckles
5: Velcro
6: Snaps on liner

Question 21

What do you inspect on a turnout/brush pant?

Answer 21

1: Knees
2: Crotch
3: Pant cuff
4: Buckles
5: Velcro
6: Snaps
7: Fit
8: Relective

Question 22

What do you inspect on boots?

Answer 22

1: Excessive wear
2: Seems
3: Leaks
4: Sole

Question 23

What do you inspect on hoods?

Answer 23

1: Wear thinning tear
2: Loss of elastic shape

Question 24

What do you inspect on gloves?

Answer 24

1: Wear tear cuts
2: Integrity of liner
3: Dirt carbon

Question 25

What do you inspect on helmets?

Answer 25

1: Chinstrap
2: clean (soap water)
3: Dents abrasions
4: Fit
5: Liner
6: Suspension system
7: Reflective patches
8: Goggles
9: Age (10 years)

Question 26

Who handles turnout cleaning replacement repair?

Answer 26

B202

Question 27

Can we add patches or alterations to turnouts on our own?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

How often do we ent in turnouts?

Answer 28

Once a year, space sets 6 months apart

Question 29

How often can you get prescription eyewear?

Answer 29

Once every 12 months (there is a form return gold copy before buying)

Question 30

What structure boots do we get?

Answer 30

1: Rubber set from resource
2: Voucher for $300 for your choice (at hire, and when boots fail)

Question 31

How do we replace lost stolen gear?

Answer 31

Email from supervisor to resource

Question 32

Where are Knox keys to be stored?

Answer 32

In lock box on truck Company officer responsible

Question 33

What happens on accountability day for Knox keys?

Answer 33

Captain fills out Knox form, forward to B203 aide

Question 34

How often are Knox keys inspected?

Answer 34

Annually by Investigator 201

Question 35

What if Knox keys lost, or numbers don’t match?

Answer 35

Contact BC