Departmntal Bulletins 2 Flashcards
Preventing negative psychological outcomes requires: Prioritize sleep at a minimum of __ -__ hours per night.
7- 8
Preventing negative psychological outcomes requires: Exercise at least __ times per week
3
Regardless of exposure to contaminants at a working structure fire, PPE shall also be cleaned in an Extractor a minimum of _______ a year and may be cleaned more frequently if deemed necessary
Twice
Schedules established for each Battalion shall be consistent among all __ platoons
3
Company status while washing PPE
shall be “____” with the permission of MFC
CAV
Single Engine Companies shall be provided __________ with an Engine Company from their Battalion to allow the single Engine to launder their PPE
Coverage
PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING: Don ____ Gloves
EMS
PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING: Only ______ liners shall be washed together
Inner
PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING: Outer Shells - Fasten hooks or other metal parts and turn the shells ______ _____ to avoid damage to the Extractor drum
Inside Out
PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING: Fasten all hook and loop (Velcro) closures to each other to reduce the likelihood of ________ to delicate parts of the PPE
Damage
Turnout coat shell, pant, pant liners and coat liners max of __ per load
4
Brush jacket & brush pants max of __ per load
6
Add __ cup of Extractor Laundry Detergent (ONLY)
1
Heavily soiled turnouts and brush gear: Use Cycle __, cotton- terrycloth, heavy soil
6
Wash duration for heavy soiled approximately ___ minutes
38
Lightly soiled turnouts and brush gear: Use Cycle __, cotton-terrycloth, light soil
2
Lightly soiled turnouts and brush gear: Wash duration approximately ___ minutes
23
Members handling PPE clothing shall thoroughly ______ their hands after the washing procedure
Wash
Dry by ________ in a shaded, well-ventilated area.
Hanging
Extractor mounting frames, rails, and bolt downs shall be visually inspected __________ for breaks, cracks, and loose bolts
Periodically
The practice of washing any other garments in Department Extractors (specifically Rescue Ambulance towels) is strictly _________
Prohibited
_______ is one of the most dangerous threats to the health and safety of firefighters nationally
Cancer
From January 2002 to May 2015, ___% of the firefighters on the IAFF Fallen Firefighter Memorial Wall of Honor died from cancer
60
The balance of firefighters on the wall died of the following cases:
Cardiac ___%
Burns ___%
Collapse __%
Unknown __%
Other __% (includes infectious disease, stroke, respiratory arrest, military, aneurysm, crushed, drowning, bleeding, heatstroke and electric shock)
16
12
3
4
5
According to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), in 2017, ___% of all firefighter line of duty deaths were attributable to cancer
74
The two routes of greatest concern for firefighter exposure to carcinogens are __________ and ___________
Inhalation
Absorption
Skin absorption increases by ____% for every __ degree increase in skin temperature
400
5
The most permeable piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is the ______
Hood
no resources shall be released or canceled until a sufficient assessment is performed to ascertain if the patient meets Sections __ or __ of the Patient Disposition Policy (PDP).
A
B
A complete set of ______ ______, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry reading
Vital Signs
When determining the need to maintain additional assistance en route to the hospital, it is vital for all members to recognize “______ ______” patients
High Risk
In short, except for qualified members assigned to the Arson Investigation Unit (Arson Unit), employees are strictly prohibited from carrying any ________ while on duty & off-duty
Firearm
Regardless of CCW permit, carrying a firearm or on city property & parking lots is _________
Prohibited
Therefore, Department employees are prohibited from using any recording device, while on-duty, to make ___________ for personal use or monetary gain
Recording
Recordings made while on-duty for Department purposes are considered Department ________
Records
The State of California Penal Code states: fine of ______ per violation of recording devices
1,000
Brush Fire Ops - TIER Concept:
T_____
I_____
E_____
R_____
Take
Initiative
Engage
Report
(IWI) ______________________ is any significant accident or medical emergency – risking “life or limb,” occurring in the field
Incident within an Incident
In the event of an extraordinary hazard, or a sudden change in conditions that creates an imminent danger to personnel, members can communicate this information by using the terminology “__________ __________” on the radio to clear the channel and identify the situation
EMERGENCY TRAFFIC
Members: ________ of injured or deceased individuals, crew names or designators, or other identifying information are not to be transmitted on the radio
Names