SOP: Contamination Reduction

Question 1

who shall ensure all members and equipment having entered a contaminated space go through the exposure reduction process?

Answer 1

IC

Question 2

who shall ensure that members comply with this instruction?

Answer 2

captain

Question 3

who shall notify logistics that an exposure has occurred and arrange for pick up or drop off?

Answer 3

captain

Question 4

who is responsible to establish the preliminary exposure reduction process as soon as possible?

Answer 4

engineers

Question 5

what precautions should be used by all personnel performing and/or preparing equipment for contamination reduction?

Answer 5

universal precautions

Question 6

personnel performing contamination reduction will wear what?

Answer 6

safety glasses, N95, nitrile gloves

Question 7

turnouts contaminated with fuels, hydrocarbons, bio-hazards, and products of combustion need what type of cleaning?

Answer 7

specialized

Question 8

what is a thorough cleaning of turnouts done by LVFR’s independent service provider off-site?

Answer 8

advanced cleaning

Question 9

what type of cleaning is done at minimum annually?

Answer 9

advanced cleaning

Question 10

firefighters leaving the IDLH should remain on what prior to reduction contamination?

Answer 10

air

Question 11

the wet line will be charged to what pressure?

Answer 11

hydrant

Question 12

the dry process is used for what purpose?

Answer 12

recycle

Question 13

under no circumstance what will not be allowed in the cab?

Answer 13

non-bagged contaminated turnouts.

Question 14

when is re-donning of contaminated turnouts acceptable?

Answer 14

to accomplish on scene, post rehab activities.

Question 15

if defects are found, what type of cleaning is needed?

Answer 15

advanced

Question 16

if persistent contamination is present, what type of cleaning is needed?

Answer 16

specialized cleaning

Question 17

after spraying the mask for cleaning, how long should the solution sit?

Answer 17

10 minutes

Question 18

green copy goes to who?

Answer 18

person completing the tag

Question 19

yellow copy goes to who?

Answer 19

with the PPE

Question 20

white copy goes to who?

Answer 20

the cleaning company

Question 21

for gear contaminated with biological material, what bag does it need to go in?

Answer 21

bio bag

Question 22

PPE turned in for ______ cleaning needs to be hand delivered to logistics so they will issue an alternate set.

Answer 22

advanced