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Structural PPE Policy and Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

What does the protective clothing ensemble consist of?

A

Turn out coat, turn out pant, hood, gloves, helmet, boots, and SCBA mask.

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2
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How do toxins and carcinogens enter the body?

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Ingestion,
Inhalation,
Absorption

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3
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What is the NFPA for PPE use care inspection and maintenance

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1851

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4
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When should PPE be utilized by firefighters?

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In any area that requires an SCBA.

In any area which the member is at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment of the structure or surrounding area.

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5
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PPC or Bunker gear includes what?

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Bunker pants

Bunker coat

Suspenders

Outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner.

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6
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PPE shall mean what?

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PPC plus additional protective equipment as issued by the San Antonio Fire Department.

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Hazardous materials are any materials placarded or not that (4)

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Directly present a threat to firefighter health and safety.

Can cause degradation of the original qualities of PPC.

Causes of potential safety risk from possible ignition during extreme heat conditions.

Substances that when released are capable of creating harm to people, the environment, and property.

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8
Q

A situation where PPE is contaminated to the extent that it requires cleaning by professional cleaning or replacement.

A

True hazmat situation.

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What is the steps taken to reduce the risk of exposure to contaminants?

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Exposure reduction.

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10
Q

What is the department’s commitment for every firefighter to minimize their exposure to carcinogens and maximize their survivability?

A

Clean cab directive.

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11
Q

What is the process by which an advanced cleaning and advanced inspection is performed by a specially trained individual.

A

Scheduled cleaning.

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12
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What are ensemble elements that are assigned to a specific firefighter for use during emergency response?

A

Active gear.

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13
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Who is the valid vendor that has been awarded the contract?

A

Independent service provider

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14
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Battalion chiefs shall ensure PPE belonging to personnel assigned to their respective districts is…

A

Maintained in working order.

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15
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BCs Shawn sure that deficiencies found with PPE are…

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Corrected in a timely manner.

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16
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Bunker gear items that are determined to be deficient shall be turned in for repair or replacement by

A

Sending a request to the fire quartermaster email.

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17
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When will a battalion chief ensure crews have their gear exchanged?

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After a fire where personnel have utilized air from their SCBA.

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18
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Company officers shall ensure that personnel under their immediate command…

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Properly maintain protective clothing in accordance with this policy and TCFP standards.

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19
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Company officers shall be responsible for copying their chain of command when…

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PPE repair, replacement, or cleaning is requested.

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20
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Company officers shall be responsible for monitoring…

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The condition of PPE utilized by company personnel.

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21
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Company officers shall not allow personnel to wear gear that..

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Does not comply with SAFD policy.

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22
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Company officers shall only wear gear approved by…

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The San Antonio Fire Department.

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23
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Firefighters and FAOs shall ensure their PPE is…

A

Stored properly and maintained in accordance with this SOP.

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24
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Firefighters and FAOs shall (3)

A

Inspect a note any deficiencies in their PPE

Notify their company officer when a deficiency is found.

Only wear gear approved or provided by the San Antonio Fire Department.

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25
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What information is required to be recorded when any PPE is issued to an individual through the lifespan of the element? (11)

A

Person to whom the element is issued.

Date and condition when issued.

Manufacturer and model name or design.

Manufacturers ID number, lot number, or serial number.

Month and year of manufacture.

Date and findings of advanced inspection.

Date and findings of advanced cleaning or decontamination.

Reason for advanced cleaning or decontamination and who performed cleaning or decontamination.

Dates of repairs, who performed repairs, and a brief description of repairs.

Date of retirement

Date and method of disposal.

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26
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When should a firefighter inspect their PPE?

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Upon issue to them.

At the beginning of their duty period.

After each use.

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27
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What PPE items shall not be used?

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PPE items not authorized or issued by the department or available through the uniform commissary.

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28
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Under no circumstance can PPE items be worn when.

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Which are not cleaned and inspected by certified personnel annually.

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29
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Storage of contaminated gear is not permitted when

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In personal living quarters or passenger compartments of vehicles.

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30
Q

If transporting in a personal vehicle gear needs to be…

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Bagged either and issued bunker gear bag or at a minimum a trash bag.

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31
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What can extend the life of the gear, maintain the performance of the gear and reduce potential health risks?

A

Proper storage

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32
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What is the prime cause of “unknown” protective clothing failure?

A

Ultraviolet light degradation.

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33
Q

What will promote bacteria or mildew growth?

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Storage of wet or moist gear.

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34
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What will accelerate the deterioration of the protective clothing ensemble?

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Storage in extreme temperatures.

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35
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What will cause mechanical damage?

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Storage conditions in abrasive environments and/or contact with Sharp objects.
(5)

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36
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Storage in contact with hydraulic fluids, solvents, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon vapors and other contaminants can cause what?

A

Material degradation

Transfer toxins to individuals

Reduce the non-burning or self-extinguishing properties of the thermal protective fibers.
(5)

37
Q

What will occur twice a year?

A

Advanced cleanings and inspections provided by our ISP.

38
Q

What will occur once a year? And by whom?

A

Advanced inspections by the compliance officer for The rest of the PPE.
(6)

39
Q

What is the GCS cleaning and inspection responsibility?

A

Bunker coat

Bunker pants

Suspenders
(6)

40
Q

What is the firefighter cleaning responsibility?

A

Helmet

Gloves

Boots

SCBA mask
(6)

41
Q

What is the TCFP compliance officer responsibility?

A

Helmet

Gloves

Hood

Boots
(6)

42
Q

Who is responsible for performing, managing, or coordinating Advanced Inspections?

A

The compliance officer. (6)

43
Q

Who is responsible for Advanced cleanings on their PPE?

A

Firefighters (6)

44
Q

Who’s responsible for advanced cleanings on PPC?

A

ISP (6)

45
Q

Who makes the final decision as to whether the gear needs replacement or not? (Page 7)

A

Chief of safety or the executive officer of safety.

(7)

46
Q

The gear is new, almost new or in good condition.

A

Pass (7)

47
Q

Gear is suitable for continued service but only after identified repairs are made.

A

Maintenance needed.

(7)

48
Q

Gear is not suitable for continued service and immediate replacement is recommended.

A

Fail (7)

49
Q

Repaired gear should be what before returning the service?

A

Reinspected. (7)

50
Q

The goal for the SAFD will be to clean and perform an advanced inspection on each set of structural firefighting gear how often?

A

Twice a year. (7)

51
Q

The policy and compliance with NFPA 1851 will be?

A

2 cleanings and 1 advanced inspection. (7)

52
Q

An exception to the 6-inch by 6 inch rule is made if what

A

The entire coat sleeves are replaced.

53
Q

Who will make the final decision if a question arises as to whether the gear needs repair or should be replaced? (Page 8)

A

Quartermaster (8)

54
Q

Any health or safety concerns caused by PPE failure should be reported to who?

A

Safety Division Chief (8)

55
Q

Who is immediately informed that contaminated PPC item is out of service?

A

The Battalion Chief. (9)

56
Q

Who will be consulted for the purpose of determining whether the firefighters and their PPE have been exposed to contaminants that would classify as a “true hazmat situation”

A

The hazardous materials response team (9)

57
Q

If a determination cannot be made given the available information then?

A

The incident will be presumed to be a “true hazmat incident”. (9)

58
Q

Subsequent findings will be forwarded to whom?

A

Quartermaster

SAFD safety officer. (9)

59
Q

Who will make the final determination for cleaning after further analysis and professional consultation?

A

The Safety Division. (9)

60
Q

Who will determine what type of protective garments are appropriate?

A

Hazmat team leader. (9)

61
Q

Where are properly packaged PPE components sent?

A

Fire department cleaning vendor (ISP). (9)

62
Q

Who will coordinate analysis to determine the proper cleaning method?

A

Safety Division. (9)

63
Q

What is required at any scene where firefighters have been exposed to products of combustion to the extent that SCBA is required?

A

Exposure reduction. (10)

64
Q

What plays a key role in reducing our exposure?

A

Wearing our complete PPE during overhaul. (10)

65
Q

The crew will remain on air until when?

A

Clear of the Warm Zone and out of the IDLH atmosphere. (10)

66
Q

Crews are to go through gross decon when?

A

When exiting the hot zone. (10)

67
Q

No more than what PSI pressure should be used to remove all loose contaminants?

A

50 psi. (10)

68
Q

What will designate the rehab clean area?

A

A salvage cover. (10)

69
Q

Who carries wipes and towels?

A

BCs
ISOs
EMS LT’s
(10)

70
Q

How should you doff PPE?

A

In a manner that reduces skin coming into contact with carcinogenic matter. (10)

71
Q

Where should you leave your PPE before entering the rehab area?

A

Outside the cold zone. (10)

72
Q

Where should the rehab area be located?

A

Upwind of the cold zone. (10)

73
Q

What will be transported outside of the cab, bagged and taken to a designated location?

A

Coat, pants, and hood. (11)

74
Q

What will be bagged and transport it to the station for cleaning?

A

Boots and gloves. (11)

75
Q

Who is responsible for ER activities and contacting the on-duty quartermaster where an incident does not involve multiple suppression units?

A

The company officer. (11)

76
Q

What is not optional?

A

Exchange of contaminated PPE from a scene. (11)

77
Q

Out of service Fire decon, gear exchange initiates what?

A

1 hour time frame. (11)

78
Q

The utility sink washing is adequate for what type of cleaning?

A

Advanced cleaning (12)

79
Q

Cleaning solutions may be used provided they have what?

A

A neutral pH. (12)

80
Q

How many times should gloves be rinsed?

A

At least twice. (12)

81
Q

Footwear should be rinsed with what type of water.

A

Cool. (12)

82
Q

We should be called if defective or missing components are found on the SCBA face piece or regulator?

A

SCBA maintenance personnel. (13)

83
Q

The nose cup and head harness ____ require removal during normal cleaning.

A

DO NOT. (13)

84
Q

What should you use to wash the SCBA face piece and regulator?

A

Scott Multi-Wash or the appropriate SAFD distributed mask and regulator wash product. (13)

85
Q

What may cause damage deterioration or accelerated aging to parts of the mask?

A

Ammonium chloride’s. (13)

86
Q

Do not polish the lens with what?

A

Paper towels. (13)

87
Q

PPE in accordance with NFPA 1851 and TCFP rules shall be retired how many years from the date of manufacture?

A

10 years. (13)

88
Q

Care shall be taken to prevent further degradation or damage by non-destructively tagging and storing only where?

A

On paper or cardboard container. (13)

2023 SAFD Lt. SOPs (5 decks)

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