OPS Manual - PPE (2017)

Question 1

Storage and Wearing of Turnouts:

When going off duty, all PPE will be stored in the _______________.If PPE lockers are not available, store all PPE on ________________________location if possible. Light can degrade the PPE material and therefore reduce its effectiveness.

Answer 1

• Assigned PPE locker

- The apparatus floor in a dark/shaded location

Question 2

Medical aid fanny packs are distributed during the face piece fit test for the ________________?

Answer 2

N100 respirator

Question 3

ALL personnel, except ___________ and __________, shall don the required PPE for the emergency prior to boarding the apparatus.

Answer 3

Except:

Battalion Chiefs and Drivers

Question 4

Battalion Chiefs should don the required and situational PPE prior to ______________________?

Answer 4

Reporting to the command post

Question 5

What helmets are authorized to wear in the apparatus?

Answer 5

Brush and rescue helmets

Question 6

At no time shall personnel wear rain gear over protective clothing while engaged ______________________________?

Answer 6

In fire suppression operations or operating in or near traffic lanes.

Question 7

Personnel performing traffic control functions shall wear _______________________________________________________________?

Answer 7

A helmet, turnout coat or brush jacket, high visibility safety vest, utilize a portable stop sign and light wand.