Policy Number 1000 Section 4,5,6,7 Flashcards
What must be done to PPE at the start of each shift?
PPE must be inspected and cleaned at the start of each shift
All personnel are responsible for keeping their PPE clean and regularly inspected during their shift.
Where should personnel likely to wear Breathing Apparatus (BA) carry their personal issue spare fire hood?
Under the rear cab seats of the appliance
This allows for easy access during operations.
Who is responsible for maintaining sufficient levels of replacement PPE on station?
The officer in charge (OIC)
This includes ensuring correct sizes for all personnel.
What determines the level of fire contamination on PPE after wearing BA?
The conditions that personnel have worked in
For example, BA teams that have undertaken compartment firefighting typically have greater levels of contamination.
How many levels of contamination should be focused on?
Two levels of contamination
The first requires immediate removal of structural firefighting PPE, and the second allows PPE to continue being worn but must be removed and bagged before entering the cab.
What should be assessed to determine if structural firefighting PPE needs to be removed?
The level of contamination and contact points
Focus on areas immediately in contact with the skin, such as cuffs and collar of the tunic.
Under what circumstances can contaminated PPE be worn again for a second BA wear?
Only in exceptional life-threatening circumstances
A necessary risk assessment must be performed.
What should be done with fire gloves to reduce contamination before leaving the incident?
They should be wiped down with an Ultragrime wipe
This helps reduce the level of fire contaminants.
Where should contaminated PPE be stored during the return journey to the station?
In the rear lockers of the appliance
This minimizes contaminants to the cab area.
What are the three zones established at incidents where fire contamination can occur?
Red (Hot) zone, Amber (Warm) zone, Green (Cold) zone
Each zone has specific characteristics and safety requirements.
What is the Red (Hot) zone?
The area in and around the fire where most contamination may occur
Personnel must wear RPE, and the area includes any structure involved in a fire.
What is the Amber (Warm) zone?
The area where cross-contamination could occur
It includes disrobing and decontamination areas.
What is the Green (Cold) zone?
An area that should be clean and away from the scene of operations
It includes locations for Command and Control, food consumption areas, and emergency vehicles.
What should the incident commander consider at incidents involving fire contaminants?
Weather conditions, appliance positioning, and appropriate RPE and PPE
Welfare breaks must be taken in a clean area, and hands should be washed before eating.
What must be established by the incident commander for the disrobe procedure?
A designated disrobe and cleaning area within the amber zone
This area must be established as soon as resources allow.
