SOGs-27-Tools and Equipment

Question 1

What does an oxygen concentration gas sensor measure?

Answer 1

The concentration of oxygen and ambient air, expressed on metre in percentage

Question 2

What does a comb/ex sensor measure?

Answer 2

The amount of combustible or explosive gas present in the environment

This amount is expressed in percentage of the LEL

Question 3

What is the definition of carbon monoxide?

Answer 3

Colorless, odourless toxic gas that occurs as a result of incomplete combustion.

The Altair has a toxic gas sensor which measures the quantity of carbon monoxide in the environment.

This quantity is expressed in PPM

Question 4

What is hydrogen sulphide foul smelling?

Answer 4

Naturally occurring toxic ass to tends to collect and sewers and has been known to be artificially created as a method of suicide.

The altair has a toxic gas sensor which measures the quantity of hydrogen sulphide(H2S) in the environment.

The quantity of H2S is expressed in PPM

Question 5

What is the definition of a bump check?

Answer 5

A daily brief exposure of the monitor to known quantities of the target gases to verify the sensor recognition of the gas and the function of the alarms

Question 6

What is the definition of a calibration?

Answer 6

A longer duration exposure of the detector to a known quantity of the target gases that allows a detector to adjust settings to the quantity of gas

Question 7

What types of calls should prompt detector usage?

Answer 7

Unknown medical
Trouble breathing
Unconscious
VSA
Nausea
Vomiting
General feelings of being unwell

Question 8

What should be done if abnormal readings on the 4 gas are encountered?

Answer 8

Remove all persons from building

Considering requesting the hazardous materials team

Question 9

What are some things to remember when taking readings of an unknown area with the 4 gas detector?

Answer 9

Move slowly to allow time for detector to react

Readings should be taken above the head, waist level and at the ground level to account for various densities of gases in relation to ambient air

Question 10

What is the process when checking in unknown area with the for gas detector?

Answer 10

Move in a systematic direction covering the entire area

Work from an area of known safety

Move inward to obtain readings

Once readings have been encountered retreat to the area of safety

Create a non-entry zone while awaiting utilities

Question 11

How often are portable radios inspected and cleaned?

Answer 11

Visually inspected and cleaned each day

Question 12

How are portable radios to be inspected?

Answer 12

external surfaces of radio are clean

All external controls and switches are functional

Question 13

How are portable radios to be cleaned?

Answer 13

All external surfaces including front cover, housing assembly and battery case should be cleaned whenever a visual inspection reveals the presence of smudges grease and/or grime

Question 14

How should visible grease and/or grime be cleaned off a portable radio?

Answer 14

Apply 0.5% dish detergent to water solution sparingly

Use a stiff nonmetallic short bristled brush

Use a soft absorbent lint free cloth or tissue to remove the solution and dry the radio

Ensure no water remains entrapped near connectors, cracks, or crevices

Cleaning will be performed weekly

Question 15

How should a battery unit of a portable radio be cleaned?

Answer 15

One alcohol swab will be used to wipe the battery contact area

Another swab clean the battery housing crevices ensuring no dirt is lodged between the housing and battery crevice

Cleaning should be performed weekly

Question 16

How do you clean a portable radio mic?

Answer 16

Use a screwdriver to remove mic unit

Use new alcohol swab to clean the mic unit contacts

Ensure all areas are dry using a lint free cloth

Reconnect the mic unit and battery to portable radio

Test unit to ensure connectivity has been reestablished

Question 17

How often are non-suppression portables to be cleaned?

Answer 17

Once monthly

Wiped down daily with a disinfectant wipe

As usage dictates with a disinfectant wipe

Question 18

When can a disinfectant wipe be used and when does a full cleaning get used on a portable radio?

Answer 18

Disinfectant wipes can be used to swab external services of a radio and mic unit after each medical incident

A full cleaning of a radio after all residential/commercial fire related incidents

Question 19

Where are cleaning kits to be kept for the portable radios?

Answer 19

Suppression kits to be kept within the vehicle

Administration, fire prevention, maintenance, communications and training hits to be kept with the portable

Question 20

Who cleans the deputy chief and the Chief’s portable radios?

Answer 20

Suppression personnel

Question 21

How do you obtain supplies for the cleaning kits for portable radios?

Answer 21

Using the supplies form;

fire general - supply forms

Question 22

What is appendix A for portable radios inspection and maintenance?

Answer 22

Cleaning procedures for portable radios

Question 23

What is appendix B for portable radios inspection and maintenance?

Answer 23

Portable radio troubleshooting checklist

Question 24

What should be checked before sending your portable radio into communications for repair?

Answer 24

Antenna is in good condition

Battery has a charge

Remote mic is securely fastened

Remote mic has a clean contact

Remove remote mic to distinguish if it is the source of the problem

Perform a radio test with comm without mic

Question 25

What is done once a portable radio is found defective and all troubleshooting has been attempted?

Answer 25

Attach fire form defective report with all equipment being sent for repair or replacement

If the problem is the remote mic, only send the mic