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
