5010 - Safety Practices At TFD Stations And Facilities

Question 1

Who shall be responsible for maintaining this document?

Answer 1

The Administrative Battalion Chief for Safety.

Question 2

Who shall be responsible for:

1. Maintaining his/her station and apparatus in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this document
2. Ensuring that the officers who work in his/her station are familiar with the requirements of FIR 349
3. Installing, activating, inspecting and maintaining emergency eye wash stations and showers in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this document
4. Ensuring that station personnel are familiar with the operation and maintenance of emergency eye wash stations and showers
5. Keeping maintenance records in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this document

Answer 2

TFD Station Captains and Facility Supervisors.

Question 3

Who shall be responsible for

1. Ensuring that work practices and conditions within TFD stations, facilities and apparatus conform to the guidelines set forth in this document
2. Ensuring that all apparatus backing is done in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this document
3. All personnel under his/her supervision are familiar with the requirements of FIR 349

Answer 3

TFD Company Officers and Facility Supervisors.

Question 4

What are Class I Liquids (Flammable Liquids)?

Answer 4

Liquids with a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius).

Question 5

What are Class II Liquids (Combustible Liquids)?

Answer 5

Liquids with a flash point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) and below 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius).

Question 6

Who shall conduct station and facility inspections in accordance with TFD Policy 5012, and how often?

Answer 6

TFD Battalion Chiefs shall conduct monthly station and facility inspections in accordance with TFD Policy 5012.

Question 7

How closely shall TFD officers Monitor the safety of working conditions and procedures in TFD stations and facilities?

Answer 7

TFD officers shall:

a. Monitor the safety of working conditions and procedures in TFD stations and facilities as closely as safety conditions at incident scenes
b. Maintain his/her station in accordance with FIR 349

Question 8

Where station dimensions permit, how much clearance shall be maintained around apparatus and vehicles parked in the fire station.

Answer 8

three (3) feet

Question 9

Emergency eye wash stations with refillable tanks shall be:

Answer 9

a. Positioned within 50 feet of the hazard, requiring no more than 10 seconds to reach
b. Readily available, accessible and free of obstruction, with no storage in, on or around the unit
c. Initially set up in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
d. Maintained weekly and every six months in accordance with the guidelines set forth in this document

Question 10

Emergency eye wash stations with refillable tanks shall be wall mounted so that:

Answer 10

a. The flushing nozzles are not less than 33 inches and no greater than 45 inches above the floor
b. There is a minimum of six inches from the nearest obstruction

Question 11

Plumbed eye wash stations and/or emergency showers shall be:

Answer 11

a. Activated weekly and inspected annually for proper function
b. Readily available, accessible and free of obstruction, with no storage in, on or around the unit

Question 12

Work rests shall be kept adjusted sufficiently close to the work with a maximum opening of __________ to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest.

Answer 12

one-eighth inch

Question 13

First aid kits at TFD stations and facilities shall contain at least the following items:

Answer 13

a. Six (6) individually wrapped 4 inch X 4 inch gauze pads
b. Four (4) individually wrapped sterile combination pads
c. Two (2) rolls of 1 inch adhesive tape
d. Four (4) individually wrapped sterile, cling type soft roller bandages in assorted sizes
e. Two (2) triangular bandages
f. One (1) pair of EMT-type utility scissors
g. One (1) pair of tweezers
h. One (1) package of assorted adhesive bandages
i. Two (2) pairs of disposable gloves

Question 14

TFD apparatus present at an incident scene shall carry first aid kits that contain at least the following:

Answer 14

a. One (1) utility scissors, EMT type
b. One (1) CPR barrier
c. Three (3) rolls of 1-inch adhesive tape
d. Six (6) 4-inch x 4-inch sterile, individually wrapped gauze pads e. Four (4) sterile, individually wrapped combination pads
f. Four (4) sterile, individually wrapped soft roller bandages, cling type
g. Two (2) sterile, individually wrapped burn sheets
h. Two (2) triangular bandages
i. One (1) sterile, multi-trauma dressing
j. Two (2) pairs of disposable gloves
k. Two (2) wire splints or equivalent

Question 15

Heavy objects should be stored where?

Answer 15

at approximately waist level to prevent unnecessary lifting.

Question 16

When it is necessary to lift moderate to heavy objects in or around TFD stations and facilities, TFD personnel shall observe the following proper lifting techniques:

Answer 16

a. Position body as close to the object as possible
b. Keep back straight
c. Reposition feet as needed to avoid twisting
d. Bend knees and use legs to lift
e. Get help with heavy objects

Question 17

TFD personnel shall not:

Answer 17

a. Twist his/her body while lifting

b. Attempt to lift or carry more than s/he can easily handle

Question 18

What are thr rules for Poles in Stations?

Answer 18

1. Equipment shall not be placed or stored within a radius of three (3) feet from the sliding pole or its opening.
2. Pole slide holes shall be guarded in a manner that prevents anyone from walking directly into the pole opening.
3. Each pole shall have in place at its bottom a cushioned rubber mat or equivalent three (3) feet in diameter to provide shock absorption for firefighters sliding the pole.
   a. The mat shall be maintained in good condition

Question 19

TFD personnel shall not demonstrate sirens or airhorns to visitors and/or station tours.
True or false?

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

Eye wash station Initial Set up

Answer 20

a. Rinse and fill the unit with clear tap water to the fill line
b. Obtain “Redi-Sep” solution from the Fire Garage
c. Add one bottle of “Redi-Sep” solution
d. Do not use any other solutions in the unit
e. Test operation with a 5-second flush
f. Attach the weekly inspection tag

Question 21

Eye wash station Weekly maintenance

Answer 21

a. Test operation with a 15 second flush
b. Do not use any chemicals or cleaning agents in or on the unit
c. Replace the solution immediately if there is any discoloration of or particulates in the solution following the initial Set up steps above
d. Refill tank to the fill line with clean tap water
e. Date and sign the attached inspection tag

Question 22

______month intervals maintenance:

Answer 22

Six.

a. Completely drain and rinse the unit
b. Refill following the initial Set up steps above