PPE Malfunction

Question 1

What 6 parts are there to the structural FF PPE ensemble?

Answer 1

1. Helmet w shroud
2. PBI hood
3. Pants and Coat
4. Boots
5. gloves
6. SCBA

Question 2

What 7 parts to the wildland ensemble?

Answer 2

1. duty boots
2. nomex pants
3. yellow over-pants
4. cotton undershirt
5. Yellow overshirt
6. web gear w shelter
7. structural or wildland helmet w shroud

Question 3

What are the 4 PPE specialty groups?

Answer 3

1. EMS
2. HazMat
3. Marine/shipboard
4. Tech rescue

Question 4

Who are the 2 people to notify in event of equipment failure or malfunction?

Answer 4

1. Immediate supervisor
2. on duty investigator

Question 5

How do you document SCBA malfunctions that occured during an incident?

Answer 5

1. Responders tab COMMENT section in Incident System. Check “SCBA malfunction”
2. Submit a work request

Question 6

Who will document the malfunction?

Answer 6

1. the OFFICER
2. AND the individual who experienced the malfunction

Question 7

Should a member make an effort to repair the equipment?

Answer 7

NO

Question 8

What are the 6 parts to structural firefighting PPE?

Answer 8

Helmet
PBI hood
Pants and coat
Boots
Gloves
Scba

Question 9

Why do you notify the on duty investigator?

Answer 9

They need to take custody of the item. if they can’t any Chief may take custody

Question 10

Do worn SCBA straps constitute a equipment malfunction?

Answer 10

NO. That’s normal wear

Question 11

If an investigator is not available, who may take custody of the failed item?

Answer 11

ANY Chief