PPE/PPC Selection/ Decontamination/ Post Fire Air Monitoring Flashcards
What are the steps/ objectives of decontaminating PPE/PPC?
The objectives of the decontamination process include:
* all contaminated protective clothing and equipment is identified, cleaned and checked.
* decontamination waste water, solutions or dry agents are contained where resources are available.
* when the incident is completed, there is no residual contamination due to the decontamination
process.
protective clothing and equipment includes;
L2
L3
Wildifre
Helmets
Gloves
Boots
Overalls
Flash hoods
Respiratory protection
Atmospheric monitoring equipment
Radios
TIC
other equipment
When leaving an incident what needs to be considered relating to contaminated equipment/ clothing?
Everything must be tagged
Nothing stowed without initial decontamination
Plastic bags used where appropriate
PPC/PPE bagged and tagged, not to be stowed in cab
Consider plastic seat protectors
Who’s decision is the PPC/PPE requirements at an incident?
The OIC
What considerations should be taken when determining the PPE/PPC required at an incident?
Dress down options for lower risk
Metabolic heat build up for health and recovery
protection appropriate for each situation (for perceived risk)
What PPE needs to be considered when using spill clean up products?
Minimum of P2 mask, however higher protection may be considered.
OPS GUIDE FIRE DECONTAMINATION What are the essential elements?
Onsite Fire Decontamination
Clean Cabin Concept
Post Incident Firefighter Hygiene
Laundering of PPC
FIRE DECONTAMINATION What is the general process for fire decontamination?
DROP all contaminated items (tool dump)
DOFF all BA & PPC
DECON accessible areas of the body to remove contaminents
What considerations needed for redonning contaminated PPC @ a structure fire/ fire incident
If available. wear a clean flash hood and gloves
What contaminants are we looking for in post fire air monitoring?
-what equipment is used to detect them?
MULTiRAE
O2 Concentration - 19.5-23/5
Carbon Monoxide 30ppm
PID
Volatile Organic Compounds (0.5 IDLH) from combustion process) vapor in normal conditions
DRAGER PUMP
Formaldehyde, Carcinogenic, from wood & foam insulation 1PPM
Hydrogen Chloride; corrosive, HCL acid in liquid form. From PVC. 5ppm
Hydrogen Cyanide; Poison (rapid) from polyurethane foam, upholstery. 10ppm
What are the levels for handover to General Workplace and Residential Premises (for re-entry and personal effects) regarding POST FIRE AIR MONITORING
Oxygen
Between 19.5 and 23.5%
CO
Less than 30PPM for
(for minor fire like a cook top, less than 9ppm for residential)
VOCS
Less than 0.5ppm
Formaldehyde less than 1ppm
Hydrogen Chloride less than 5ppm
Hydrogen Cyanide less than 10ppm
