Suppression PAP’s Flashcards
PAP 413 returning from response.
What is required when returning from a response?
- apparatus to be properly washed
– equipment cleaned, serviced and returned as per inventory - all SCBA cylinders shall be refilled and all SCBA properly cleaned
- protective gear, cleaned, serviced, and return to apparatus
- apparatus floor shall be properly cleaned at all times
PAP 415B wearing SCBA
When must you wear your SCBA?
– Any fire fighting activity involving the use of extinguishing agents
– activities above or below ground level
– contaminated atmospheres
– atmospheres suspected of being contaminated
- situations where it is likely that the atmosphere may become contaminated
–confined space entry
PAP 422 Incident safety officer
List 5 functions of a safety officer
EEEAR
- evaluate risk
- evaluate resources advise command of recommendations
- ensure personnel comply with health and safety measures
– assist in monitoring and rotation of crews
– rectify any immediate safety hazards through coordination with command
Extinguishment of open air fires. PAP 418
- No open air burning unless ULC/CSA approved appliance, all others will be extinguished.
- confirm address
- identify person responsible for the incident and advise fire prevention will contact confirming burning is not permitted.
- note name of responsible person of incident, size of fire, materials, exposures and hazards
PAP 425 Winter pump status
List six steps to ensure no damage to pump during winter months
- valves between tank and pump to be left open
- pump to remain filled except when mechanical problem prevents
- pump heater in on position
– when apparatus parked, pump shall be engaged and water circulating from tank to pump
–standing water shall be removed from exposed ports
– non-toxic antifreeze used on ports and roll up doors - aerial tower drains to be left open
PAP 439 Decontamination
List three types of decon with a brief description
- Emergency decon * shall be initiated where viable victims may be rescued and wash down at the scene using immediate actions.
It will consist of protecting firefighters with basic PPE and SCBA acquiring a water supply 38 mill hose line, shower, garden hose etc. and wash down for 3 to 5 minutes, up to 20 minutes for acids and bases and other strong chemicals
Technical decon * shall be used where viable victims and or firefighters require a highly detailed wash
It will consist of a formal layout of pools, tarps, wash equipment, and medical evaluation
The technical decon area will be positioned in the warm zone, as a Corridor leading to the cold zone. Monitoring by EMS will be in the cold zone.
A decon officer shall be responsible for coordinating efforts with the hazmat sector.
Mass Decon * shall be used where large groups of people require immediate decontamination
It will consist of utilizing two pumpers facing each other on passenger sides, placed parallel to each other with 65 mm nozzles on fog pattern. The aerial truck may also be used to project a downward fog pattern. Corridor‘s with tarps may be set up for male and female privacy during decon. Those people exposed are to remove clothing and be washed down for 3 to 5 minutes
A decon officer shall be responsible for coordinating efforts with a hazmat sector
PAP 441 Bio hazardous waste
List precautions for PFS when dealing with bio hazardous waste
- employ universal precautions
- to be sealed in yellow biohazard bags, primary bag will be sealed into a second by folding the top edge twice and sealing with tape
- dispose in bio hazard disposal in emergency department PRHC
- bags be placed in outside compartments when transporting.
PAP 447 HCN monitoring at fire calls
If an apparatus with an HCN detector is not on scene, incident commander is to request a unit with a detector to respond
During a working incident the pump operator will attach the HCN detector to the outside surface of their PPE to monitor levels
The action level in order to operate without SCBA in an environment where HCN is present will be 5 ppm. This value represents the short term exposure limit STEL for HCN as recommended by NIOSH
STEL is defined by NIOSH as a 15 minute TWA time weighted average exposure that should not be exceeded at any time during a workday
The immediately dangerous to life and health IDLH level for HCN is 50 ppm. 
PAP 451 Fire protection status form
What should fire officer do if a fire protection system fails to reset?
Form 31 completed, white copy will be given to the agent, owner or occupant, yellow copy forwarded to prevention.
The monitoring company will be notified of the status of the system
The officer will ensure CAD is updated on the status of the system.
Fire scene release form PAP443
Command is responsible for three things to release fire scene to owner or rep.
- ensure working smoke and CO alarms are installed as per firecode.
- Sound the alarms form to be signed by owner\rep.
- Fire scene release form 31 to be provided to owner/rep
PAP402 confidentiality
Official business of PFS shall be treated as being confidential when may you release information?
Due process of law
Directed by fire chief
PA P427 safe vehicle operation
Officer must ensure the following for safe vehicle operation
- vehicle operated safely seatbelts worn anytime vehicle is in motion
- adequate clearance maintained, heavy pumpers and aerials only operated on roadways and parking areas not over underground parking garage.
- drivers be aware of height and weight restrictions
- driver shall avoid driving on congested or narrow streets except for alarm responses
- use the emergency vehicle as a blocker 30 m back from the scene of a roadway to protect scene
- when backing, personnel should use a primary guide
- operation of PFS vehicles shall be in accordance with the highway traffic act
PAP 428 alarm response
what is the procedure for PAP 428?
- guard against complacency - alarms received as possible emergencies shall be dispatched as emergencies
- vehicle response shall be as an emergency with lights and sirens
- platoon chief may use discretion to slow vehicles who will not be first on scene
PAP 441 biohazard waste
How to properly dispose of biohazard waste
– employ universal precautions
–biohazard waste to be sealed in yellow biohazard bags primary bag will be placed into a second bag and sealed by folding the top edge twice and taping closed
- biohazard waste can be disposed of at PRHC in the biohazard waste disposal bin in the emergency department
- biohazard waste should be transported in an exterior compartment of the vehicle
PAP 445 disconnecting of electrical power at Fire’s
When would command require an electrical disconnect?
– Fire has occurred in the proximity and there has been substantial involvement of the electrical panel
- if damage to electrical wiring the ESA shall be called
– if in doubt personnel may call the area representative for a consult, representative will advise as to whether a disconnect is warranted
