SB 83 Protective hoods

Question 1

It must be understood that wearing the hood in a hostile environment somewhat reduces your ability to note changing fire conditions in the immediate area. Therefore, you must leave the area immediately upon feeling any pain or discomfort through the hood, unless what?

Answer 1

2.

The area can be immediately cooled by a hose line.

Question 2

At the start of each tour and after each use, inspect your hood for tears, discoloration, stretching or open seams. If you find any problems notify the officer on duty. If a spare hood is not available, the OOD shall instruct the member to

Answer 2

3.

Have his/her helmet earflaps down and coat collar up and secured by the neck strap prior to entering the fire area.

Question 3

Should we wear the hood if its saturated with water?

Answer 3

4. Note:

The hood shall be worn whether dry, damp, or saturated with moisture.

Question 4

The hood shall be washed in lukewarm water using liquid detergent. Do not use what?

Answer 4

5.

Do not use soap or chlorine bleach. They are harmful to the hood’s stitching.

Question 5

How should we remove the excess water from the hood after washing it?

Answer 5

5.
Never wring water out of the hood, this can stretch the material, instead squeeze the water out. After rinsing, air-dry the hood completely away from sunlight.