26-07 Personal Post Exposure Decon Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the provided information?
a. To outline incident response procedures
b. To establish guidelines for post-exposure cleanup
c. To promote the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
d. To describe the responsibilities of firefighters at an incident scene
B
When should post-exposure cleanup be performed according to the scope?
a. Only when returning from an incident
b. Prior to leaving the scene and any time contamination is suspected
c. Only if personnel have directly entered the hot zone
d. After returning from training activities
B
What does the term “Mitigation” mean in the context of the provided information?
a. Removal of contaminated equipment
b. Reduction or neutralization of hazardous exposures
c. Isolation of contaminated personnel
d. Initiating decontamination procedures
B
When is it the responsibility of individuals or supervisors to initiate decontamination procedures at an incident scene?
a. Only when explicitly instructed by the Incident Commander
b. When they feel it is required
c. Only during training activities
d. After leaving the hot zone
B
What should firefighters do when directly or possibly returning to the hot zone during an incident?
a. Remove SCBA and firefighting gloves immediately
b. Stay on air and avoid removing any PPE until thoroughly cleaned
c. Avoid using nitrile gloves
d. Wet down PPE with water for quick decontamination
B
What precaution should be taken when firefighters remove SCBA or firefighting gloves during post-exposure cleanup?
a. Wear an N95 mask and nitrile gloves to protect from off-gassing gear
b. Use a wet cloth to wipe off contaminants
c. Leave the contaminated by gear in the open air to off-gas
d. Ignore any precautionary measures
A
Where should turnout gear be left if assigned to Rehab during an incident?
a. In the apparatus bay
b. In an area away from personnel for off-gassing
c. Hung on the fire truck
d. Inside the hot zone
B
When does Level 1 Decontamination apply?
a. For emergency incidents involving PPE contaminated by fire
b. For emergency incidents involving PPE that has been soiled and not contaminated by fire or biological/chemical contaminants
c. For routine cleaning of PPE after every incident
d. For training incidents only
B
What is the purpose of Level 1 Decontamination according to the provided information?
a. To thoroughly clean PPE using high-pressure water spray
b. To remove obvious solid contamination from PPE
c. To decontaminate PPE contaminated by fire
d. To conduct personal decontamination with wipes
B
Which step is part of Level 2 Decontamination doffing procedure?
a. Remove helmet and place it directly on the ground
b. Remove SCBA and face piece and set aside for decontamination
c. Remove gloves and place them on the face mask
d. Remove bunker gear elements and boots, placing them directly on the apparatus floor
B
What is the recommended use of wipes during decontamination, as mentioned in the information?
a. Use wipes only for SCBA and face piece cleaning
b. Discard wipes in toilets for proper disposal
c. Expand wipe to full size and maximize cleaning surface area
d. Use wipes only on hands and wrists
C
How should wipes be discarded after use?
a. Dispose of them in any available trash bin
b. Flush them down toilets for convenience
c. Seal them in a bag for proper disposal, never flush in toilets
d. Leave them on the ground for later disposal by cleaning staff
C
What should be done with equipment normally placed within the cab area of the apparatus during decontamination?
a. Leave it in the cab for future use
b. Bag it and place it in an external compartment of the apparatus or a support vehicle
c. Rinse it with water and soap during Level 2 Decontamination
d. Discard it if it’s contaminated
B
What should personnel prioritize upon returning to the station after exposure, according to the information?
a. Cleaning equipment first to get it back in service quickly
b. Inspecting spare PPE for serviceability
c. Reducing personal contamination before addressing equipment and apparatus
d. Reporting to Operational Chiefs and Fire Control
C
What is the recommended practice for personnel exposed to contaminants during an incident or training?
a. “Shower within the hour” to minimize exposure and absorption times
b. Shower with warm water for effective decontamination
c. Shower only if visibly contaminated
d. Delay showering until back at the station
A
