Bunker Gear Cleaning And Inspection Flashcards
🚩1. When should bunker gear be inspected?
a) Every day
b) On the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of each month and/or after an exposure
c) Once a year
d) Only when visibly soiled
On the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of each month and/or after an exposure
🚩2. Who is responsible for having personnel properly inspect their bunker gear?
a) Station Commander
b) Station Chief
c) Shift Commander
d) Logistics Division
Shift Commander
What should be done if bunker gear is deemed unserviceable?
a) Dispose of it immediately
b) Place it in a plastic bag and turn it into the Logistics Division
c) Keep using it until replacement arrives
d) Store it in the living quarters for further inspection
Place it in a plastic bag and turn it into the Logistics Division
How often should bunker gear be cleaned?
a) Once a month
b) Every 3 months
c) At least every 6 months
d) Once a year
At least every 6 months
What should be done if bunker gear is exposed to infectious or hazardous materials?
a) Clean it with soap and water
b) Place it in a red “bio-hazardous” bag and have it professionally cleaned or retired from service
c) Ignore it until the next scheduled cleaning
d) Store it with personal belongings for safekeeping
Place it in a red “bio-hazardous” bag and have it professionally cleaned or retired from service
FF Milanes informs you that his Bunker gear deemed unserviceable what will you inform him to do with the gear?
shall be placed in a plastic bag and turned in to the Logistic Division (Quartermaster) for replacement.
What should be done if bunker gear is damaged after normal working hours and the damage is considered minor?
a) Wait until the next business day for replacement
b) Dispose of the damaged gear
c) Have it professionally repaired immediately
d) Notify the Fire Central Information Office (FCIO)
a) Wait until the next business day for replacement
Who should be notified when bunker gear is deemed unserviceable?
a) The Shift Commander
b) The Fire Central Information Office (FCIO)
c) The Logistics Division
d) The District Chiefs
The Logistics Division
When checking your bunker gear and you are specifically checking your Helmet you should Inspect for cracks, wear, fatigue, defects of the following:
Shell
Visor
Hardware
Webbing
Chin strap
When conducting your monthly bunker gear inspection, when looking at your Hood, you should Inspect for ;
tears, holes, fraying, charring of the following:
Surface
Seams
During monthly inspection of your bunker gear, as you inspect the coat and pants, you should inspect for
tears, holes, fraying, charring, broken or missing parts of the following: .
Surface Seams Velcro Snaps Buckles Liners Wristlets
What action should be taken if fabric color change is noted during inspection of bunker gear?
a) Ignore it, as it doesn’t affect the gear’s performance
b) Replace the entire bunker gear set immediately
c) Check the entire area for loss of tear strength
d) Clean the gear with a mild detergent
Answer:
c) Check the entire area for loss of tear strength: Reflective trim should also be inspected for signs of abrasion or loss of reflectivity due to heat exposure. If fabric color change is noted during inspection (a condition that could be caused by high heat exposure or ultraviolet exposure), the entire area will need to be checked for loss of tear strength.
When conducting monthly bunker gear inspection and you’re checking, the Suspenders, you inspect for;
tears, broken or missing parts of the following:
Clips
Straps
When conducting monthly bunker gear inspection and you’re inspecting your Boots, you will Inspect for
tears, holes, charring of the following:
Uppers
Soles
During monthly bunker gear inspection, while checking your gloves, you should inspect for;
tears, holes, fraying, charring of the following:
Palms
Tops
Fingers
Wristlets
