PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION/FAILURE REPORTING

Question 1

The structural firefighting PPE ensemble includes the following:

Answer 1

1. Helmet w/shroud
2. Particulate Blocking Hood
3. Turnout pant and coat
4. Boots
5. Gloves
6. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) including facepiece

Question 2

The wildland firefighting PPE ensemble includes the following

Answer 2

1. Duty boots
2. Nomex duty pants
3. Yellow Nomex over-pants
4. Cotton undershirt
5. Yellow Nomex over-shirt
6. Web gear with fire shelter
7. Structural or wildland helmet with shroud and goggles

Question 3

Any other PF&R provided PPE ensemble used within specialty groups including,
but not limited to:

Answer 3

1. Emergency Medical Services
2. Hazardous materials
3. Marine/shipboard
4. Technical rescue

Question 4

Who should take custody of item that has malfunctioned? Who is backup?

Answer 4

On duty investigator, if investigator is not available-any chief

Question 5

If it is during the work week the chief in possession will contact..

Answer 5

Logistics

Question 6

After hours and on weekends, the investigator/Chief will ensure the item is
secured in the ____. The Chief Safety Officer will ensure
the item is delivered to the responsible member at Logistics

Answer 6

investigations evidence room

Question 7

PPE malfunction will be forwarded to

Answer 7

Uniform Officer, Logistics Staff Captain, Logistics Deputy Chief, and Chief Safety Officer

Question 8

SCBA failure will be forwarded to

Answer 8

SCBA Repair Technician, Apparatus Supervisor, Logistics Staff Captain, Logistics Deputy Chief, and Chief Safety Officer

Question 9

Members shall make Members shall make ____ to repair or alter the article or equipment in any manner

Answer 9

no effort

Question 10

The chief safety officer shall Notify the appropriate member at Logistics to ______

Answer 10

evaluate the failure, develop a plan to resolve the issue and notify the manufacturer.

Question 11

The chief safety officer will also do these other two things after EQT malfunction

Answer 11

2. Determine the need for a safety advisory to inform employees of the
   hazard and/or to implement techniques to prevent future occurrences.
3. Determine, with Logistics, the retention schedule for any involved items