SOG 26-07 Personal Post Exposure Decontamination

Question 1

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the primary purpose of post-exposure cleanup, as per the provided guidelines?
a. Equipment maintenance
b. Minimizing contamination spread
c. Enhancing visibility
d. Improving communication

Answer 1

b. Minimizing contamination spread

Question 2

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination When should post-exposure cleanup be performed?
a. Only during training
b. Any time personnel or equipment is suspected of being contaminated
c. Only after returning to the station
d. Once a month

Answer 2

b. Any time personnel or equipment is suspected of being contaminated

Question 3

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What does “soiled” PPE refer to in the guidelines?
a. Contaminated by fire
b. Exposed to dust and debris
c. Clean and unused PPE
d. Contaminated by biological or chemical products

Answer 3

b. Exposed to dust and debris

Question 4

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What does “mitigation” mean in the context of the guidelines?
a. Cleaning PPE
b. Reducing or neutralizing hazardous exposures
c. Sealing contaminated bags
d. Storing equipment externally

Answer 4

b. Reducing or neutralizing hazardous exposures

Question 5

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the recommendation for firefighters exiting a building in the hot zone?
a. Remove all PPE immediately
b. Stay on air and not remove any PPE until cleaned thoroughly
c. Leave PPE in the building
d. Only remove SCBA and gloves

Answer 5

b. Stay on air and not remove any PPE until cleaned thoroughly

Question 6

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination Which level of decontamination involves cleaning PPE that has been soiled but not contaminated by fire or chemicals?
a. Level 1 Decontamination
b. Level 2 Decontamination
c. Level 3 Decontamination
d. Initial Decontamination

Answer 6

a. Level 1 Decontamination

Question 7

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the initial personal decontamination method mentioned in the guidelines?
a. Showering with cool water
b. Using low-pressure water spray
c. Wipes on exposed areas
d. Doffing gear and ensemble

Answer 7

c. Wipes on exposed areas

Question 8

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What should be done with equipment placed within the cab area of the apparatus during post-exposure cleanup?
a. Keep it as is
b. Seal it in plastic bags
c. Wash it immediately
d. Discard it

Answer 8

b. Seal it in plastic bags

Question 9

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the best practice for reducing personal contamination upon return to the station?
a. Delay showering
b. Shower within the hour
c. Change into contaminated clothing
d. Use wet wipes

Answer 9

b. Shower within the hour

Question 10

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the primary focus during live fire training regarding post-exposure cleanup?
a. Decontaminating equipment
b. Minimizing personal contamination
c. Keeping PPE clean
d. Sealing contaminated bags

Answer 10

b. Minimizing personal contamination

Question 11

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What should personnel consider during live fire training regarding showering?
a. Showering is unnecessary
b. Shower with warm water
c. Shower with cool water
d. Shower after returning to the station

Answer 11

c. Shower with cool water

Question 11

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination When is LEVEL 3 DECONTAMINATION applicable?
a. For any type of exposure
b. When contaminants are biological or chemical in nature
c. Only during live fire training
d. After returning to the station

Answer 11

b. When contaminants are biological or chemical in nature

Question 12

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the importance of sealing bags containing wipes after use?
a. To prevent odor
b. For proper disposal
c. To reuse them later
d. To keep them wet

Answer 12

b. For proper disposal

Question 13

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What should be done with contaminated SCBA face pieces, Packs/Cylinders, Helmets, etc., before placing apparatus back in service?
a. Discard them
b. Wash them before use
c. Store them in the cab area
d. Clean them before use

Answer 13

b. Wash them before use

Question 13

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination Why should PPE never be brought into clean areas of any fire stations, public places, or city buildings?
a. To avoid wetting PPE
b. To minimize exposure
c. To save time
d. To keep PPE visible

Answer 13

b. To minimize exposure

Question 14

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the primary consideration for personnel assisting with cylinder changes on the scene?
a. No need for PPE
b. Wearing full SCBA
c. Minimum PPE of N95 mask and Nitrile gloves
d. Wearing only gloves

Answer 14

c. Minimum PPE of N95 mask and Nitrile gloves

Question 15

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the importance of standby trucks during post-exposure cleanup?
a. To assist with firefighting
b. To provide additional personnel
c. To facilitate decontamination procedures or readying the truck(s) for service
d. To transport contaminated gear

Answer 15

c. To facilitate decontamination procedures or readying the truck(s) for service

Question 15

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What should be done with the apparatus marked for cleaning upon return to the station?
a. Keep it in service
b. Place it out of service until post-exposure cleanup is completed
c. Use it for training
d. Wash it on-site

Answer 15

b. Place it out of service until post-exposure cleanup is completed

Question 16

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What does the guideline recommend for washing exterior and interior of contaminated apparatus?
a. It’s optional
b. Only the exterior should be washed
c. Depends on weather conditions
d. Wash both exterior and interior (situational)

Answer 16

d. Wash both exterior and interior (situational)

Question 17

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What should personnel do with contaminated clothing and PPE upon returning to the station?
a. Store it in the apparatus cab
b. Discard it in the station
c. Address it according to proper Standard Operating Guideline
d. Take it home for washing

Answer 17

c. Address it according to proper Standard Operating Guideline

Question 18

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination Why is “showering within the hour” recommended for exposed personnel?
a. To save water
b. To reduce personal contamination
c. To keep PPE clean
d. To avoid wetting PPE

Answer 18

b. To reduce personal contamination

Question 19

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination How should personnel perform initial personal decontamination using wipes?
a. Use wipes only on hands
b. Expand wipe to full size and clean exposed areas
c. Use wipes after showering
d. Discard wipes in toilets

Answer 19

. Expand wipe to full size and clean exposed areas

Question 20

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the primary focus during live fire training regarding turnout gear?
a. Wearing clean gear
b. Leaving gear in an off-gassing area
c. Discarding gear after training
d. Bringing gear into clean areas

Answer 20

b. Leaving gear in an off-gassing area

Question 21

According to SOG 26-07 Personnel Post Exposure Decontamination What is the importance of informing Operational Chiefs and Fire Control about the status of trucks during post-exposure cleanup?
a. To get approval for overtime
b. To secure additional personnel
c. To ensure proper documentation
d. To inform them of truck status

Answer 21

d. To inform them of truck status