Cancer Prevention SOP Flashcards
In April of 2013, which fire department hosted a workshop on firefighter cancer?
Indianapolis
Which white paper was written and published based on findings of workshop?
“Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fore Service”
Which 2 other cancer studies were made available on share point?
“Cancer risk among firefighters: a review and meta-analysis of 32 studies” and “firefighter cancer in the new fire environment”
What is the focus of the cancer prevention SOP?
The health and well-being of each member of Department
What gear item were firefighters issued a 2nd one of?
Good
Why were personnel issued a 2nd hood?
Wash and dry one hood after every use, allowing clean hood at all Times
Which areas of the body are among the most absorbent?
Scalp and angle of the jaw
Do our current hoods have a moisture barrier?
No
What are the recommendations for machine washing hood?
On gentle with detergent, no bleach, and running an additional cycle to clean machine afterwards
Are firefighters allowed to wear more than 1 hood at a time?
No
———— is essential to reducing contaminates that may have settled on your bunker gear.
Immediate wet decon
Wet decon is required:
Anytime gear may have been exposed to products of combustion or contaminants, or company officer, BC or IC deems it necessary
When should wet decon be conducted?
As soon as possible, preferably still on scene?
How is wet decon performed?
Red-line at pump pressure and half opened nozzle. Rinse at downward angle from top to bottom
At the end of each shift, if the gear was exposed to products of combustion or other contaminants what is the proper care for gear?
Rinsed off and hung to dry
