206.06 Protective Clothing Inspection Program Flashcards
How often will protective clothing inspections be conducted?
At least two times annually
Protective clothing inspections will use the following inspection criteria to evaluate the condition of protective clothing. Each item will be rated in at least one of what five categories?
Satisfactory
Clean
Repair
Replace
Missing item
Who is responsible for the management of protective clothing and inspections?
BC
Who’s responsible for management of the protective clothing and inspection program?
Fire safety section
Who is responsible for inspecting his protective clothing daily, as well as cleaning, care and maintenance, repairs, or replacement?
Individual member
Who will issue, repair, and schedule cleaning for protective clothing?
Resource management
How often will protective clothing be cleaned?
Two times a year
Did inspecting officer will determine the time allowable for correction of any deficiency. This shall not exceed ____ days in any circumstance.
7
What will be signed and completed by inspecting officer and processed through the appropriate district commander’s office for replaced or repaired items?
DSR – divisional service/supply request
Missing items require a ______, in addition to a DSR for replacement or repair.
LSD – lost, stolen, or damaged report
When should the helmet be replaced?
When it loses its surface gloss and the surface begins to flake away (chemical degradation)
How many personal ID nametags are required?
5
What are firefighter helmets made of?
Thermoplastic
Protective clothing inspections will be conducted at least how often?
Two times annually by the BC or company officer
Protective clothing inspections reports will be filled out for each scheduled inspection. The completed form will be signed by the safety officer or BC and what will be done with the copies of this report?
One will be kept on file at the district commanders office for 12 months
Original will be sent to the safety officer
Protective clothing will not be modified without the approval of whom?
Safety officer
Helmets should be cleaned with what?
Hot tap water
Mild house detergent
What other cleaning materials can be used to remove stubborn dirt and smoke stains?
Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
Windex
Dupont wash wax
Jewish Polish for face shields
You should not use what to clean your helmets?
Industrial strength detergents
Solvents
Petroleum products
All repairs requiring stitching must be made with what type of thread?
Nomex
