FIRE-11 POST FIRE DECON

Question 1

In gross decon, doff gear and set it out in the:

Answer 1

decon area.

Question 2

What should be used when handling contaminated gear?

Answer 2

Nitrile gloves

Question 3

Use wipes to remove contaiminents from skin; what areas are pose greatest risk?

Answer 3

Face/ears
Neck/jaw line
Wrists
Underarm
Groin

Question 4

Do not put dirty gear in:

Answer 4

the cab of the apparatus.

Question 5

Once back at the station, FF shall:

Answer 5

shower and then decon.

Question 6

What are the options with gear when back at station after gross decon?

Answer 6

SCBA scrubbed
Bunker must be inspected: either wash immediately and check out gear or if not as dirty, wash at end of the shift
Ideally done within 1 hour arriving in station