Deck 32 Flashcards
When is personal harness inspected?
Harness shall be inspected by the member when issued, replaced or returned, at the start of each tour and after each use.4.1 GS
when is personal harness placed OOS?
-If any abnormality of harness or rappel hook exists place it out of service.-If persistent or unknown stains are discovered place the harness out of service.-Whenever a personal harness is subjected to an impact load it shall be placed out of service. A member free falling three feet or more is considered a sufficient impact load to warrant placing the personal harness out of service.-doubt exists regarding the serviceability of a personal harness, it shall be placed out of service.-When a personal harness becomes grossly contaminated, it shall be placed out of service.4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8, 5.4.2 GS
When a member is responding without a Personal Harness,and the unit notifies the dispatcher that the Company is responding “Under Staffed”. Upon arrival, the Company Officer shall inform the Incident Commander (IC) of the unit status, what must the IC do ?
the IC shall adjust his strategy accordingly. The unit shall only operate if the IC at the scene determines that the members will not be endangered by the reduced manpower. At an incident where members will be operating in an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) area, the member(s) not equipped with a Personal Harness shall not enter/operate in that area.6.10 GS
what happens if Comapany officer or BC is need of replacement harness?
When a Battalion Chief or Company Officer is in need of a loaner Personal Harness, the unit where that member is working shall inform the borough dispatcher that the unit is Out of Service until a loaner Personal Harness is obtained from the Division Depot.6.11 GS
