Equipment Issued To Personnel Flashcards
Where is backup bunker gear stored?
At Logistics
Can bunker gear be worn or stored in living spaces?
No
Helmet manufacturer
Lion
TRT helmet manufacturer
Pacific
Medic helmet manufacturer
PETZL
What stickers can be applied to helmets and where?
Only American flag and IAFF stickers shall be applied on the top side of the back brim of any helmet.
Memorial stickers may be worn under the brim only.
What documentation will each helmet have stickers for?
- Date of manufacture
- Serial number
- Underwriters Laboratory listing helmet meets NFPA 1971 standards
If personnel purchase a helmet independently, where shall it be submitted for inspection and recording of serial number and expiration date?
Training Division.
When shall hoods be exchanged?
At all incidents where an exposure or a potential exposure to products of combustion or proximity to an IDLH atmosphere has occurred
Who is equipped with hoods for exchange?
Battalion Chiefs
Where do Battalion Chiefs bring the “dirty” bucket for cleaning?
Logistics
Who coordinates the cleaning of hoods?
Logistics personnel
What should helmets be cleaned with?
Warm water and mild detergent
How often should bunker coats and pants be cleaned?
At least twice a year or as needed.
Advanced cleaning of bunker gear requires what?
Taking the gear temporarily out of service.
An individuals responsibility and can be accomplished by hand washing the gear in a sink or using an extractor at a fire station.
