CHAPTER 4- EQUIPMENT

Question 1

All CFRD equipment inspected ?

Answer 1

during roll call

Question 2

Any CFRD eQUIPMENT GROSSLY CONTAMINATED ?

Answer 2

SHOULD be DOUBLE SEALED in CLEAR BAGS (not red bags) and exchanged at CFRD DEPOT

DEPOT OFFICER WILL NOTIFY TECH SERVICES

BUNKER GEAR /TOOLS contaminated exchanged with SOC

Question 3

EACH COMPANY is responsible for ?

Answer 3

DOUBLE BAGGING and depositing all red bag material at the CFRD DEPOT

Question 4

Suction units should be on?

Answer 4

CONSTANT CHARGE

SIGN PLACED on the DOOR of compartment containing BULK of CFRD equipment

Question 5

Defibrillator displaying _____in the UPPER RIGHT hand corner is OPERATIONAL and ready for use?

Answer 5

BLACK HOUR GLASS

Question 6

Defibrillator displaying FLASHING OR SOLID ____ and /or emits a chirping sound indicates that the defibrillator is NOT READY FOR USE and should be exchanged at the cFRD depot?

Answer 6

RED X

-CFRD DEPOT should notify Tech Services for replacement

Question 7

All members of CFRD companies shall carry?

Answer 7

POCKET FACE MASK with one way valve and Safety shield kit

• Pocket face mask should be cleaned and disinfected after use
• one way valve should be red bagged after each use

-Decon and cleaning supplies carried on apparatus to allow members to clean up after response

Question 8

Can we use EXPIRED Electrodes (PADS)?

Answer 8

NO ..

-units shall rotate stock to ensure the oldest “in date” pads are used first

Question 9

If DEFIBRILLATOR (not card…just the unit) fails to operate properly , it will IMMEDIATELY BE PLACED OOS…

Answer 9

• bring to CFRD DEPOT and exchange for spare
• UNUSED DATA CARD should be removed and stall in REPLACEMENT DEFIB
• cFRD depot will call tEch services for replacement
• DEFIBS have PREVENTATIVE MAINTeNAnCE STICKERS on front…if date is CURRENT, unit may remain in service

Question 10

If DEFIB MALFUNCTIONS :

Answer 10

• ALL EQUIPMENT REMAIN TOGETHER
• includes defibrillator , cables, data card , battery and pads (only time this remains intact)…
• place in double clear PLASTIC BAGS with an RT-2 , copy of PCR and an UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE REPORT …
• -THIS POLICY should be followed for all medical equipment…TECH SERVICES shall be notified forthwith

Question 11

Suction Unit/Fluid in collection bottle of unit:

Answer 11

• remove bottle along with tubing and place in red bag for disposal
• connect new bottle and tubing
• Red Z placed in NEW BOTTLE

Question 12

Fluid in SUCTION UNIT:

Answer 12

• remove and dispose of bottle and tubing
• placed suction unit OOS
• PLACE in double sealed clear plastic bag labeled with biohazard label
• do NOT put new bottle or tubing on suction unit, they will be replaced after unit is DECONNED
• take to CFRD depot for exchange
• Depot Officers shall not accept suction units from other companies, unless properly packaged