TB 175 - Post Structure Fire Decontamination Procedures

Question 1

(NFPA _______) All LAFD members directly exposed to firefighting operations shall adhere to the Post Structure Fire Decon Procedures which utilize water exclusively and is not intended to launder PPE on scene of an incident, but reduce or eliminate any inhalation risks

Answer 1

1404-5

Question 2

According to NFPA ________: The use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) by firefighters shall always be assumed to be in an atmosphere immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) because there is no way to predetermine those dangerous conditions, concentrations of toxic materials, or percentages of oxygen in air that exist in a fire environment, during initial overhaul (salvage) operations, or under other immediate emergency conditions involving spills or releases of chemicals or other toxic materials

Answer 2

104-4

Question 3

Firefighting gear provides protection from products of combustion in __ forms respiratory (SCBA) and skin absorption (turnouts)

Answer 3

2
respiratory (SCBA) and skin absorption (turnouts)

Question 4

Members will complete a _______ pre-decon rinse to minimize any exposure of airborne particles contained in or on the PPE

Answer 4

Light

Question 5

Members shall rinse all their PPE while remaining on ______ _____

Answer 5

SCBA Air

Question 6

The Department currently uses _______ _______ (Pic 4) for the use of decontamination of exposed skin areas

Answer 6

Hero Wipes

Question 7

Companies identified as needing showers should change their status to “_____”/ Code 29 Decon until they have completed showering

Answer 7

NAV

Question 8

All members shall don _____ ______ before doffing contaminated PPE and placing it into a plastic bag. The plastic bag will then be secured in an _________ compartment of the apparatus until arrival at quarters

Answer 8

EMS Gloves
Outside

Question 9

Companies shall remain “NAV” Decon until ___________ is completed at their quarters

Answer 9

Showering

Question 10

Post Structure Fire Decontamination:
The ____ or ____________ __________ will determine the level of Post Structure Fire Decon necessary

Answer 10

IC
Company Commander

Question 11

Members without a second set of PPE should consider borrowing PPE from a ______________ member in the station who is not currently on duty and not scheduled to come to work the next day

Answer 11

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