DB 19-12 Extractor And PPE Procedures Flashcards
Many products of combustion including what are hazardous to the wearer of PPE?
Hydrocarbons, polynuclear aromatic compounds, and soot
PPEs serve as a what but if not properly cleaned and decontaminated, it can be a source of continuous exposure to firefighters?
Barrier
If not properly cleaned, PPEs can be a source of continuous exposure to firefighters by inadvertently spreading toxins into the fire station and home known as what?
Second hand exposure
Contaminated from PPEs can enter the body how?
Ingestion, absorption, and inhalation
Products of combustion can compromise the flame resistant barrier of garments and increase the clothings ability to conduct what?
Electricity
To reduce possibility of contamination, the LAFD has installed extractors and implemented the “post structure fire decontamination procedures” found in what training bulletin to clean PPE?
TB 175
What approach to PPE cleaning is a first line of defense to reduce contamination and second hand exposure?
Detailed
Who shall establish the advanced cleaning and inspection cycle for the LAFD to ensure that PPE is properly cleaned, inspected, and repaired on a routine basis?
S and M
Who conducts the advanced cleaning of PPEs via pre scheduled pick up?
LAFDs certified independent service provider
As directed by who, PPE shall be cleaned after exposure to contaminants from structural and/or brush firefighting, auto/rubbish fires, and exposures from any type of hazardous materials incident?
IC
What PPEs shall be laundered in extractors?
TO coat and pant outer and inner shell Brush jackets Brush shirts Brush pants Firefighting hoods
Regardless of exposure to contaminants, PPEs shall also in an extractor a minimum of how many times a year and may be cleaned more frequently if deemed necessary?
Twice
Brush pants, brush shirts, and firefighting hoods shall be cleaned how often?
As needed
Who shall establish cleaning schedules for their respective battalions?
Battalion commanders
Considerations when establishing a cleaning schedule are dates for what?
Battalion/annual inspections and advanced cleaning and inspection
Who is to develop an annual schedule and track progress to ensure compliance with PPE cleaning schedules?
Battalion commanders
Task forces may utilize what company to launder the fire stations PPE?
Engine or LF company
Who at a task force should be avoided for PPE cleaning details?
10th person at designated task forces
Single engine companies shall be provided with who from their battalion to allow the single engine to launder their PPE?
Provided coverage with an engine company
Any member who desires to launder their PPE off duty at a station may do so with permission of who?
On duty station commander at location housing extractor
Who is responsible to coordinate the laundering of their members PPEs?
Each shift
Companies leaving their district to launder PPE shall obtain approval from who?
MFC
Company status while washing PPE shall be what with permission of MFC when leaving their district?
CAV
Coma pained are strongly encouraged to launder the PPE during what hours?
Evening hours
What shall be donned during preparation of PPE liners and shells for washing?
EMS gloves
Can inner liners and outer shells be washed together?
No, separately
Outer shells should have hooks or other metal parts fastened and be what to avoid damage to the extractor drum prior to washing?
Turned inside out
Turn out coat/pants shells and liners can have a maximum of how many per wash load?
4 per load
Brush jackets and brush pants can have a maximum of how many per wash load?
6
How many cups of extractor laundry detergent should be used per load?
1 cup
What shall not be used to wash PPEs as they will degrade the protective barrier of the PPE?
Bleach or bleach type products
For heavily soiled turn outs and brush gear, use what cycle to wash PPE?
Cycle 6, cotton-terry cloth, heavy soil
What is the wash duration for heavily soiled PPE?
38 minutes
For lightly soiled turnouts and brush gear, use what cycle to wash PPE?
Cycle 2, cotton-terrycloth, light soil
What is the wash duration for lightly soiled PPE?
23 minutes
Members handling PPE shall do what after the washing procedure?
Thoroughly wash their hands
For drying, turn PPEs inside out for proper drying and hang them where?
Shaded, well ventilated area
What will severely reduce the strength of seams, cause discoloration, and greatly reduce the strength and protective qualities of the textiles when hung in direct or indirect sunlight?
UV rays
Who is responsible for insuring all maintenance is completed on an extractor?
Fire stations housing an extractor
Extractor mounting frames, rails, and bolt downs shall be visually inspected how often for breaks, cracks, and loose bolts?
Periodically
The practice of washing any other garments in department extractors such as what is strictly prohibited because fragments cause internal damage which will eventually render the machines inoperable and unavailable for their intended use?
RA towels
Requests for equipment repair shall be submitted to who?
Building administration/fire facilities section
Who ensures that all layers of PPE have been inspected and repaired according to the manufacturers requirements?
LAFDs certified independent service provider
