Safety Bullentins

Question 1

SB 62

Who shall conduct FH safety inspections in quarters housing more than one unit.

Answer 1

The Engine Company Safety Officer

Question 2

SB 62

A completed FH safety inspection checklist shall be forwarded to the Battalion Safety Coordinator when?

Answer 2

on the 1st of January and July.

Question 3

SB66, 2.6
During inspection of safety equipment
1)Clothing found to be defective shall be replaced or repaired when?
2)Defective equipment shall be replaced When?

Answer 3

1) within 30 days.

2) as soon as possible.

Question 4

SB 3

When parked on AFID, when should the chauffeur of the apparatus chock the wheels?

Answer 4

When parked in a inclined road

Question 5

SB 3

While on AFID where should you NOT park?

Answer 5

"B on AFID"
B -bus stop
A- alongside building materials located beyond the sidewalk at construction or demolition sites.
F- flow of traffic (dont block)
I- intersections
D- double park (never)

Question 6

SB 7, 2.1

INJURY/EXPOSURE CLASSIFICATION The injury classification is determined by who?

Answer 6

the Medical Officer in consultation with the
company officer and injured member.
The Medical Officer must be notified via FDOC for ALL injuries. Only the Medical Officer can assign the injury classification.

Question 7

SB 7, 2.1.3

Examples of some minor injuries include, but are not limited to:

Answer 7

 Small abrasions
 First degree burns
 Mild conjunctivitis
 Minor contusions
 Foreign body in eye, already removed
 Lacerations, not requiring sutures
 Minor sprains and strains with no swelling or discoloration

Question 8

SB 7, 2.1.3

The following shall not be classified as Minor Injuries:

Answer 8

 Burns, other than first degree
 Chest pains
 Sprains or strains, with swelling or discoloration
 Any injury resulting in fainting, blackout, or loss of memory
 Shortness of breath