No. 19-12 -EXTRACTOR-WASHER MACHINE AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT LAUNDERING PROCEDURES

Question 1

continuous exposure to firefighters by inadvertently spreading toxins into the fire station and the home is termed?

Answer 1

Second hand exposure

Question 2

substances can become embedded in the fibers of the garment, penetrate inner layers, and enter the body through ______, _______, and ________

Answer 2

Ingestion absorption, and inhalation

Question 3

In addition, particulates and other products of combustion can compromise the flame resistant barrier of garments and increase the clothing’s ability to ______ _______.

Answer 3

Conduct electricity

Question 4

first line of defense to reduce contamination and second-hand exposures is a detailed approach to _____ ______

Answer 4

PPE Cleaning

Question 5

The ______ ____ ______ Division shall establish the advanced cleaning and inspection cycle for the LAFD to ensure that PPE is properly cleaned, inspected, and repaired on a routine basis.

Answer 5

The supply and maintenance division

Question 6

As directed by the ______ _______, PPE shall be cleaned after exposure to contaminants from structural and/or brush firefighting, automobile and/or rubbish fires, and exposures from any type of hazardous materials incident.

Answer 6

Incident commander

Question 7

PPE shall also be cleaned in an Extractor a minimum of _____ a year and may be cleaned more frequently if deemed necessary.

Answer 7

Twice a year

Question 8

______ _____ shall establish cleaning schedules for their respective Battalions.

Answer 8

Battalion commanders

Question 9

Considerations when establishing a cleaning schedule are dates of ______/_____ Inspections and advanced ______ and _______.

Answer 9

Battalion/annual

Cleaning and inspection

Question 10

Task Force Stations may utilize the ____ Company or _____ _____ to launder that fire station’s PPE. The __ _____at designated Task Forces should be avoided for PPE cleaning details.

Answer 10

Engine company or light force

10th person

Question 11

Single Engine Companies shall be provided coverage with an ____ _____ from their Battalion to allow the single Engine to launder their PPE.

Answer 11

Engine company

Question 12

Specialized Companies (Crash, Boat, Air Operations, etc.) shall be provided a ______ arranged through the respective Battalion.

Answer 12

Detail

Question 13

Any member who desires to launder their PPE off duty at a station may do so with the permission of the __-___ _____ _____ at the location housing the equipment.

Answer 13

On-duty station commander

Question 14

Companies leaving their district to launder PPE shall obtain approval from ______ ____ ______ prior to leaving their district. Company status while washing PPE shall be “___” with the permission of MFC.

Answer 14

Metropolitan fire communications

CAV

Question 15

Companies are strongly encouraged to launder PPE in the _____ hours due to ______ activities.

Answer 15

Evening hours

Daytime activities

Question 16

Fasten hooks or other metal parts and turn the shells ___ ___ to avoid damage to the Extractor drum. Only turnout shells shall be washed together.

Answer 16

Inside out

Question 17

Load guidelines

Turnout Coat Shells: Maximum __ per load.

Turnout Pant Shells: Maximum __ per load.

Turnout Coat Liners: Maximum __ per load.

Turnout Pant Liners: Maximum __ per load.

Brush Jackets: Maximum _ per load. Brush Pants: Maximum __ per load.

Answer 17

4
4
4
4
6
6

Question 18

Add __cup of Extractor Laundry Detergent (ONLY) to detergent cup number 1. NO BLEACH OR BLEACH TYPE PRODUCTS SHALL BE USED. THESE PRODUCTS WILL _______ THE PROTECTIVE BARRIER OF THE PPE.

Answer 18

1 cup

Degrade

Question 19

Select the desired cycle. Heavily soiled turnouts and brush gear: Use Cycle __, ____-_______, heavy soil. Wash duration approximately __ minutes. Lightly soiled turnouts and brush gear: Use Cycle __, cotton-terrycloth, light soil. Wash duration approximately __ minutes.

Answer 19

6
Cotton-terrycloth
38mins

2
23 mins

Question 20

Dry by hanging in a _____, well-ventilated area.

Answer 20

Shaded

Question 21

Do not hang garment in direct or indirect _______. ______ ______(___) will severely reduce the strength of seams, cause discoloration, and greatly reduce the strength and protective qualities of the textiles.

Answer 21

Sunlight

Ultraviolet light (UV Rays)

Question 22

Extractor mounting frames, rails, and bolt downs shall be visually inspected ______ for breaks, cracks, and loose bolts.

Answer 22

Periodically

Question 23

The practice of washing any other garments in Department Extractors (specifically Rescue Ambulance towels) is

Answer 23

Strictly prohibited

Question 24

Requests for equipment repair shall be submitted to the

Answer 24

Building administration/fire facilities section