General Orders Flashcards
Confidentiality 101.02
The purpose of this General Order is to establish an organization guideline for the restricting of public access to sensitive information about the Glendale Fire Department policies and procedures to ___ ____ ______ _____.
non fire department employees
Confidentiality 101.02
It is the policy of the GFD that its policies and procedures outlining sensitive information about emergency _________ and ________ be restricted to fire department employees only.
procedures, responses
Confidentiality 101.02
Examples of sensitive and restrictive information would be the department’s _______ ____ ____ ______, ______ _____ _____, and specific ______ __ ____ _____ _____.
emergency call back procedures, member’s telephone numbers, locations of target hazard areas
Confidentiality 101.02
If a public request for information is made, the request must go through the ______ ___ ______.
chain of command
Appearance and Grooming 102.01A
Approved facial hair shall not interfere with the ____ of the SCBA face piece.
seal
Appearance and Grooming 102.01A
Tattoos may only be displayed on what body parts?
arms and legs
Appearance and Grooming 102.01A
Members may wear jewelry of a _________ style so long as it does not present a _______ concern or ______.
conservative, safety, hazard
Protective Clothing 102.02
Protective clothing shall be inspected for contaminants when?
after each use
Protective Clothing 102.02
Protective clothing shall be cleaned when? How often?
when dirty/contaminated, a minimum of twice a year, or more often if subjected to use or contamination
Protective Clothing 102.02
Where is protective clothing permitted?
in apparatus bays, turnout rooms, cleaning rooms, and laundry rooms
Protective Clothing 102.02
Firefighting garments are not to be utilized for any third-party employment or non-Glendale Fire Department activities without written authorization from who?
Fire Chief
Protective Clothing 102.02
Who is required to visually inspect protective clothing garments monthly?
The Company Officer
Protective Clothing 102.02
Who may require cleaning of firefighting garments anytime they feel it is necessary?
The Company Officer
Protective Clothing 102.02
Each member is required to make the firefighting protective clothing available to the resource department for an annual inspection and advanced cleaning every ____ months
12
Protective Clothing 102.02
After washing protective clothing, who does the member email for official documentation?
The PPE Inspection Coordinator
The PPE Inspection Coordinator
the immediate supervisor
Protective Clothing 102.02
Who shall collect protective clothing after injury and maintain it in the same state upon being doffed by the member?
the immediate supervisor
Protective Clothing 102.02
Who shall be notified of an injury as soon as possible?
The Turnout Program Manager, Resource Division Chief, the Health and Wellness Chief, along with the appropriate chain of command
Protective Clothing 102.02
Injury notification shall include:
- The detailed location and type of injury(s) to the member (WHERE)
- Description of the incident from the member of how the injury occurred, including description of the environment of the incident. (i.e. standing, crawling, and specifics of the fire location to the member)
(HOW) - Any of the member’s recollection of contributing factors to the injury (WHAT)
- The projected time frame that the member intends to return to the field-to ensure the member’s gear is inspected or issued replacement protective clothing in the necessary time from (WHEN)
Protective Clothing 102.02
Who will notify the appropriate chain of command of the evident conclusions and possible contributing factors to the injury(s), after the inspection of the damaged protective clothing has been completed?
The Turnout Program Manager or designee
Protective Clothing 102.02
Before any laundering takes place, who will be allowed to review the findings and damaged protective clothing to address any questions or discrepancies?
the chain of command and effected member
Protective Clothing 102.02
_______ _______ should never ben used on any protective clothing under any condition.
Chlorine bleaches
Protective Clothing 102.02
Do not _____ _____. This may damage moisture barriers, especially breathable moisture barriers, and reflective trim, which will negate their effectiveness.
dry clean
Protective Clothing 102.02
Do not use ______ _______. These are oil based and can contribute to fabric flammability.
fabric softeners
Protective Clothing 102.02
Do not use ______ _______. These contribute to flammability and clog the permeability of breathable moisture barriers.
soap cleansers
Protective Clothing 102.02
Do not use ______ ______ (over 140 degrees F). This can cause shrinkage.
hot water
Protective Clothing 102.02
Only use approved extractor washing machines provided at all fire stations to clean protective clothing. The spin cycle must have a G-force of less than _____G or it can damage the materials.
100
Protective Clothing 102.02
This is the only article of protective clothing that can be washed in a regular washing machine.
hoods
Protective Clothing 102.02
Do not use _______ _______ on any component of the protective clothing. They may damage moisture barriers and reflective trim, which will negate its effectiveness.
automatic dryers
Protective Clothing 102.02
If protective clothing is contaminated with blood or body fluids, place in ______ ______ ______ until members are able to return to the station to immediately launder and decontaminate. Use universal precautions during all cleaning procedures
Bio Hazard Bag
Protective Clothing 102.02
Each extractor washing machine has a max capacity of ___ components or ____ sets of protective clothing that can be laundered at one time. Liners shall be removed from the outer shell and turned inside out and should be washed together. Outer shells of coats and pants should be washed together.
4, 2
Protective Clothing 102.02
Should you wash mask bags, rover bags, and gloves with outer shells, or inner liners?
Outer shells
Protective Clothing 102.02
If washing hoods in extractor with other protective clothing, should you wash them with outer shells or inner liners?
Inner liners
Protective Clothing 102.02
Wash garments in warm water, between ____ degrees F and ____ degrees F.
110, 120
Protective Clothing 102.02
The extractor washing machine is programmed for ______ rinse.
double
Protective Clothing 102.02
Liners should NOT be spot cleaned or pre-treated. True or False?
True
Protective Clothing 102.02
Some examples of pre-treating cleaners agents such as:
Citro-Squeeze or Zep Big Orange
Protective Clothing 102.02
With pre-treating cleaners, squirt pre-cleaner ___ or ____ times onto the soiled areas. Gently rub fabric together until light ____ appears on the surface. Allow to penetrate for ___ minutes and carefully rinse off with cool water.
one, two, foam, 10
Protective Clothing 102.02
With heavily soiled garments (greater than ___%), immediately separate liners and outers. Soak outers (shells) and gloves is designated ____ gallon containers in clean room, with ___ gallon(s) of Citro-Squeeze for ___ to ____ hours. Close Velcro as if you were wearing it and launder in dedicated extractor washing machine _____.
35, 30, 1, 8-12, twice
Protective Clothing 102.02
Who should you contact with specialized gross decontamination question?
the Protective Clothing Equipment Program Member
Protective Clothing 102.02
Usually, designated pick-ups will take place on _______. The exception will be specified holiday weeks.
Mondays
Protective Clothing 102.02
Members will need to be notified to have gear ready via WDC/BCs/Captains and will be sent a reminder email the _____ prior scheduled to pick-up date.
week
Protective Clothing 102.02
All protective clothing shall be ready for pick-up by ____ on the scheduled date and placed in the outgoing bin.
0900
Protective Clothing 102.02
What is the only article of personal protective equipment that shall not be turned in for annual inspection?
SCBA mask
Protective Clothing 102.02
If the protective clothing is not ready per schedule by _____, with the above previously mentioned items completed or any protective clothing submitted dirty/contaminated, ___ will be contacted to address the discrepancy.
0900, WDC
Protective Clothing 102.02
The protective clothing will be picked up at the member’s assigned stations according to the daily roster and returned within ____ week(s).
two
Protective Clothing 102.02
Scheduling will be assigned ahead of time and will no longer cater to Vacation, AWR’s or Kelly Days. Any request for schedule modifications need to be requested to the ____ _______ ______ within two weeks of the inspection schedule being distributed by the ______ ______ ______.
PPE Inspection Coordinator (GFDturnouts@glendaleaz.com),
Resource Division Chief
Protective Clothing 102.02
It is against _____ guidelines to expect workers to alter or repair soiled and possibly contaminated protective clothing.
OSHA
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
The weakest link of firefighter protective clothing is the firefighter ______; it is the thinnest piece of protection.
hood
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
The _____ protects from thermal hazard, but there is very little protection from absorption of carcinogens.
hood
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
The ______ and ______ are considered some of the highest exposure locations.
neck, face
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
Protective clothing shall be inspected for contaminants after ______ use and cleaned when dirty/contaminated, at a minimum of _____ a year.
each, twice
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
All companies will have ____ clean “LOANER” hoods placed in the station laundry room for use.
10
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
All hoods should be accounted for at the beginning of ______ ______ by the on coming crew as station equipment.
every shift
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
All firefighter hoods can be washed in a regular washing machine. Use warm water and the station soap provided. True or false?
True
Loaner Hood Program 102.02A
If the station only has one washing machine, run an empty/bleach load to clean the machine after washing any fire related contaminated clothing. True or False?
True
Cancer Prevention Initiative 102.02B
The use of ____ ______ under leather work gloves is required during overhaul operations or when handling post-fire material.
EMS gloves
Cancer Prevention Initiative 102.02B
Who should the member email to track and document the protective clothing cleaning?
the PPE Inspection Coordinator
Clean and Critique Program 102.02B
The International Agency for Research on Cancer recognizes “soot” as a _____ ___ Carcinogen; meaning it is categorized as one of the worst carcinogens.
Group 1
Clean and Critique Program 102.02B
The wipes bin shall reside where on the trucks?
in the Engineer’s compartment
Clean and Critique Program 102.02B
Each Glendale Fire Department apparatus shall have a designated bin stocked with ___ “clean and critique” individual wipes.
20
Clean and Critique Program 102.02B
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the “Clean and Critique” Program, please contact who?
the Health and Wellness Division
Protective Footwear 102.03
If a fabric panel is incorporated into the boot, the boot must meet the _____ ____ Standard for Protective Footwear for Structural Firefighting, 1992 edition, and must be labeled as such inside the boot.
NFPA 1974
Protective Footwear 102.03
The Station Shoe/Fatigue Shoe shall meet ____ ____ toe impact and compression specifications.
ANSI Z41
Protective Footwear 102.03
Athletic shoes are to be worn _____ during physical training.
only
Protective Footwear 102.03
When a low quarter boot or shoe is being used as a station shoe, personnel must have on the vehicle an __” high all leather brush boot. Brush boots should be used for urban interface brush calls.
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