200s Less Experienced People, Station Safety, PPE, Knox Keys Flashcards
Inexperienced members should be supervised closely, all crew members assume responsibility for the new crew member. What is considered a less experienced FF?
1: Probationary FF
2: Less than 2 years experience in total firefighting (but 2 years still may not qualify someone as experienced
It is the responsibility of the company officer to determine experience levels, how can they do this?
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)
Who should be supervising inexperienced FFs?
1: Company Officer
2: FF with greater than 2 years
Direct supervision is needed the moment an inexperienced FF enter a hazard area, what does this include?
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
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?
Captain
although an experienced FF under appropriate and safe conditions can operate without direct supervision of captain
Who should members report safety concerns to?
1: Captain
2: Safety officer
How can we keep station floors safe?
Free of slippery substances (truck bay station)
How can we keep bathrooms safe?
1: No water on floor sink toilet
2: Inspect clean regularly
3: No soap build up in shower
How can we be safe around power equipment?
1: Blade guard
2: Saws maintained (don’t use defective equipment)
3: PPE
How do we stay safe while working out?
1: Familiar with equipment and use
2: Appropriate clothing (including close toed shoes
3: Appropriate time and location
4: Sunscreen
5: Hydrate
How can we stay safe while in the kitchen?
1: Keep knives sharp
2: Follow safe food handling
3: Oven grill off
How do we stay safe around bay doors?
1: Allow time for door to open when pulling in
2: Keep civilians away from doors
Where should we store heavy objects?
Waist level
Why is it important to not let people to get a hold of our uniforms, radios, vehicles etc?
Can create environment of confusion when in the wrong hands
How can we keep our equipment safe?
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
How should we handle unscheduled guests?
1: Encourage to schedule a visit
2: 2 members should accompany these people
Who is responsible for your gear? (accountability, fir, working order etc)
You are
When is accountability day?
First Saturday of your Saturday set (Captain ensures PPE in good order and sent to BC aid)
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?
$25
What should you look for when inspecting Turnout jacket?
1: Integrity of shoulder seems
2: Rips tear wrist collar
3: Fit
4: Buckles
5: Velcro
6: Snaps on liner
What do you inspect on a turnout/brush pant?
1: Knees
2: Crotch
3: Pant cuff
4: Buckles
5: Velcro
6: Snaps
7: Fit
8: Relective
What do you inspect on boots?
1: Excessive wear
2: Seems
3: Leaks
4: Sole
What do you inspect on hoods?
1: Wear thinning tear
2: Loss of elastic shape
What do you inspect on gloves?
1: Wear tear cuts
2: Integrity of liner
3: Dirt carbon
What do you inspect on helmets?
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)
Who handles turnout cleaning replacement repair?
B202
Can we add patches or alterations to turnouts on our own?
No
How often do we ent in turnouts?
Once a year, space sets 6 months apart
How often can you get prescription eyewear?
Once every 12 months (there is a form return gold copy before buying)
What structure boots do we get?
1: Rubber set from resource
2: Voucher for $300 for your choice (at hire, and when boots fail)
How do we replace lost stolen gear?
Email from supervisor to resource
Where are Knox keys to be stored?
In lock box on truck Company officer responsible
What happens on accountability day for Knox keys?
Captain fills out Knox form, forward to B203 aide
How often are Knox keys inspected?
Annually by Investigator 201
What if Knox keys lost, or numbers don’t match?
Contact BC
