26-10 Bed Bugs

Question 1

Who is to be notified if bed bugs are detected/ suspected in fire station or clothing? (3)

Answer 1

1. on duty DC and/ or PC
2. Div. Chief of A&M
3. member of JHSC

Question 2

What is to be done with clothing or linens if bed bugs are detected/ suspected? (3)

Answer 2

1. double bag clothing/ linen for laundering
2. note on laundry tag of suspected infestation
3. make sure personnel who handle bags are aware of possible infestation

Question 3

What areas are to be inspected if bed bugs are detected/ suspected in fire station? (6)

Answer 3

1. mattresses, boxsprings
2. chairs, couches, dust covers
3. folds of curtains
4. behind baseboards
5. behind electrical plates, cracked paint
6. within telephones, radios

Question 4

What is to be placed under medical bag/ equipment if it cannot be placed on hard surface?

Answer 4

disposable garbage bag