PPC/PPE

Question 1

Describe the dangerous hazardous atmospheres may present

Answer 1

HOTS
H - High Temperatures
O - Oxygen Deficiency 
T - Toxic atmospheres 
S - Smoke concentrations

Question 2

List the items of PPC clothing that protect you while at an incident:

Answer 2

• Structural coat (outer shell and liner)
• Structural trousers (outer shell and liner)
• Removeable braces
• Station shorts (worn under trousers)
• Gloves
• Helmet
• Flash hood
• Fire fighting boots

Question 3

What is PPC used for

Answer 3

• Structural fire fighting operations
• Fire duties
• Vehicle fires
• Non structural fires
• May also be used for:
• non fire related rescue operations
• road accident rescue
• industrial accidents
• EMR calls

Question 4

List when you would need to inspect garments for damage:

Answer 4

(Service life is around 10 years)

• when new or replacement garments are received (eg. check size and fit)
• after exposure to heat, flames, chemicals and fire fighting agents
• after exposure to body fluids (includes blood)
• after laundering, repair or decontamination
• at change of shift ensure:
  
  • inner liners are secured in place
  • all closures are functioning
  • the garments have not shrunk

Question 5

What is the purpose of inspecting PPC after an incident?

Answer 5

• minimise exposure to dangerous substances
• Ensure PPC is free of contaminants
• Ensure PPC annual inspection requirements are met
• Ensure contaminants are not spread to appliances and stations
• Ensure firefighters understand the work instructions relating to post incident management of PPC