450 - Post-Fire Gross Decon

Question 1

Generally, Gross Decon should be set up by the Engineer of the ____________ arriving suppression apparatus near an area where crews will be exiting the Hot Zone.

Answer 1

second

Question 2

It shall be the responsibility of the first arriving _____________ to assure Gross Decon is established and to oversee the Gross Decon area and process.

Answer 2

Rescue Chief

Question 3

The definition of _________________ is to make safe by eliminating or reducing poisonous or otherwise harmful substances, such as noxious chemicals or radioactive materials

Answer 3

Decontamination

Question 4

The _____________ process shall be utilized on all fires where PPE is worn and exposed to products of combustion.

Answer 4

Gross Decon

Question 5

Gross Decon and cleaning of the body using dermal wipes shall take place within the ____________.

Answer 5

Drop Zone

Question 6

Rehab shall be located within the __________.

Answer 6

Cool Zone

Question 7

All fire personnel that were exposed to products of combustion shall perform __________ prior to entering Rehab or leaving the incident scene.

Answer 7

Gross Decon

Question 8

Personnel shall rinse off debris and products of combustion in a systematic and thorough manner from the _________________ down.

Answer 8

collar line

Question 9

Personnel shall be careful to refrain from spraying water above the collar line so as not to saturate the ______________ of the PPE.

Answer 9

inner lining

Question 10

The wet soap decontamination process has been shown to remove up to ________% of contaminants on PPE.

Answer 10

85

Question 11

Personnel should don ________ prior to handling equipment to avoid any further skin contamination during the cleaning process.

Answer 11

EMS gloves

Question 12

The disposition code “__________” shall be used and will give crews 45 minutes in an “out of service” status.

Answer 12

Delta