SAFETY-04 INCIDENT REHABILITATION

Question 1

Rehabilitation shall be established for:

Answer 1

• large-scale incidents
• long-duration and/or physically demanding incidents
• extreme temperatures

Question 2

Personnel in rehab should be timed to ensure that:

Answer 2

they receive at least 10 minutes of rest.

Question 3

What are the initial CO assessment parameters?

Answer 3

0-5% Normal
5-10% Normal smoker
>10% Abnormal consider O2
>15% Significantly abnormal. Treatment mandated

Question 4

What are the CO reassessment parameter?

Answer 4

0-5% Acceptable for return to FF duties
5-10% Consider o2 until less than 5%
>10% Abnormal, assess for symptoms
>15% Significantly abnormal, treatment mandated, consider transport

Question 5

When shall members be sent to rehab?

Answer 5

After use of 2 30 min bottles or one 45/60 min bottle. Consider shorter times during extreme weather

Question 6

In hot, humid conditions, when and how long shall active cooling be applied?

Answer 6

At least 10 minutes after 2nd bottle and after every subsequent. 20 minutes preferred

Question 7

What is pre hydration for scheduled events?

Answer 7

Additional 16 oz (500 ml) fluids within 2 hours of event