INCIDENT DECON; CLEAN CAB P268

Question 1

What is the purpose of the decon process for PPE after an incident?
A. To improve the appearance of the equipment
B. To further remove heavier particulates and cool the outer shell
C. To make the equipment lighter
D. To ensure the equipment is properly stored

Answer 1

Answer:
B. To further remove heavier particulates and cool the outer shell

Question 2

What is highly recommended to do within an hour of exposure to harmful substances?
A. Take a nap
B. Shower using appropriate soap for the type of exposure
C. Write a report
D. Conduct a team meeting

Answer 2

Answer:
B. Shower using appropriate soap for the type of exposure

Question 3

What should personnel do within an hour of exposure?
a) Take a break
b) Eat a meal
c) Shower
d) Rest

Answer 3

c) Shower

Question 4

How often should apparatus cabs undergo a complete decontamination?
a) after any exposure and Every week
b) after any exposure and Every month
c) Every quarter

Answer 4

b) after any exposure and Every month

Question 5

10. Which area of the apparatus cab should be focused on during decontamination?
    a) Exterior surfaces only
    b) Non-porous areas and commonly touched surfaces
    c) Interior upholstery
    d) Engine compartment

Answer 5

b) Non-porous areas and commonly touched surfaces;

Specifically, focus on areas that are commonly touched, microphones, steering wheel, seats, all non-porous areas, seatbelts etc.

Question 6

What is the recommended action for apparatus cabs during routine checkout, inspections, and maintenance while idling?
a) Keep the apparatus bay door open
b) Close the apparatus bay door while the apparatus is running
c) Conduct inspections outside the station
d) Conduct inspections inside the station

Answer 6

b) Close the apparatus bay door while the apparatus is running,

daily routine, apparatus, check out, inspections, and maintenance should occur outside the apparatus bay with the apparatus bay door closed, while the apparatus is running. The apparatus bay doors will be closed anytime the apparatus are idling. P270