BOBY ARMOR Flashcards
Question 1:
When should ballistic vests and helmets be worn by fire department personnel?
A) Only during training exercises
B) On all emergency incidents
C) During Active Shooter Incidents as defined in the Emergency Operations Manual
D) At the personal discretion of each member
Answer: C - Ballistic vests and helmets should be worn during Active Shooter Incidents as outlined in the Emergency Operations Manual.
Question 2:
In addition to Active Shooter Incidents, when should the wearing of body armor be considered?
A) During all medical calls
B) When there is a higher than normal risk of assault or gunfire
C) Only during fire suppression activities
D) At all public events
Answer: B - Body armor should be considered during times or events with a higher than normal risk of assault or gunfire.
Question 3:
Which of the following scenarios is an example where body armor might be necessary?
A) A routine traffic accident
B) Active civil unrest
C) A scheduled training drill
D) A community outreach event
Answer: B - Active civil unrest is a scenario where body armor might be necessary due to the increased risk of violence.
Question 4:
Where should body armor be worn in relation to other clothing?
A) Under personal clothing
B) Over personal clothing
C) Integrated within fire-resistant suits
D) As an optional outer layer
Answer: B - Body armor should be worn over personal clothing for hygienic reasons.
Question 5:
What is a key reason for concealing body armor under other clothing?
A) To reduce weight carried by the personnel
B) To maintain a professional appearance
C) To prevent the attacker from targeting unprotected areas
D) To comply with uniform regulations
Answer: C - Concealing body armor is crucial to prevent attackers from targeting areas that are unprotected.
Question 6:
How should body armor be stored on fire department apparatus?
A) In any available compartment
B) Hung up in crew quarters
C) Inside department-issued nylon bags in a secure, flat, cool, and dry environment
D) Alongside fuel and oil containers for easy access
Answer: C - Body armor should be stored inside department-issued nylon bags in a secure, flat, cool, and dry environment.
Question 7:
What is the procedure for inventory management of station-issued body armor?
A) Annual checking by the fire chief
B) Weekly inventory by the Shift Commander
C) Monthly inventory by any available personnel
D) Sporadic checks when equipment is used
Answer: B - The Shift Commander on duty conducts a weekly inventory of station-issued body armor.
Question 8:
What should be done if there are discrepancies found during the body armor inventory?
A) Ignore unless the discrepancies are significant
B) Report immediately to the Assistant Fire Chief of the Emergency Response Division (ERD)
C) Make a note for the next shift
D) Directly order replacements without reporting
Answer: B - Any discrepancies found during the inventory should be reported to the Assistant Fire Chief of the ERD.
Question 9:
When is the content of the active shooter EMS pouch supposed to be inventoried?
A) Every Monday
B) On the first of every month
C) Quarterly
D) As used
Answer: B - The contents of the active shooter EMS pouch should be inventoried on the first of every month.
Question 10:
What is included in the active shooter EMS pouch?
A) Oxygen tanks and masks
B) Bandages and burn creams
C) CAT tourniquets, Hemostatic gauze dressings, Chest Decompression Needles, Hyfin chest seals, Non Sterile Kling, 80mm OPA, and 26 Fr NPA
D) Fire extinguishers and blankets
C) CAT tourniquets, Hemostatic gauze dressings, Chest Decompression Needles, Hyfin chest seals, Non Sterile Kling, 80mm OPA, and 26 Fr NPA
Ballistic vests and helmets____be worn on all incidents meeting the criteria of an Active Shooter Incident as defined in the Emergency Operations Manual.
a. Shall
B. Will
C. Can
D. Should
will
These Standard Operating Guidelines have been developed to assist members in the proper wear of
A. body armor (ballistic vests and helmets).
B. Body Armor
C. Vests
D. body armor (ballistic vests or helmets).
body armor (ballistic vests and helmets).
The wearing of Vests (Body Armor) should be _______ during times or events that pose a greater than normal risk of assault or gunfire to our members.
A. considered
B. Disregarded.
C. Done
D. Completed.
A. considered
What are examples of extra ordinary events? Which pose a greater than normal Risk of assault or gunfire?
- Active civil unrest or disturbance (in or near unrest area)
- Potential for Civil unrest (i.e.: certain impending court rulings, overseas unrest, etc.)
- Potential for celebratory gunfire (i.e.: New Year’s Eve, Independence Day, death of or change in power of certain foreign heads of state, triumph of a local sports team, etc.)
Personnel who have department issued body armor are permitted to wear it on the following calls keeping in mind that Vests are usually NOT necessary on a routine daily basis:
- Assaults
- Stabbings or Gunshot wounds
- Civil Disturbances
- At the Officer’s discretion (i.e.: celebratory gunfire)
