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What is the purpose of the policy outlined in the text?
What is the purpose of the policy outlined in the text?
- To define the roles of FFD members in firefighting operations
- To specify the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn at structure fires
- To establish protocols for monitoring CO and HCN at structure fires (correct)
- To provide guidelines for handling hazardous materials in structure fires
When should members remove their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) at a structure fire?
When should members remove their self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) at a structure fire?
- Upon receiving a signal from the incident commander
- When the atmospheric conditions feel safe
- As soon as they enter the structure
- After the fire has been knocked down (correct)
Why should gas detection meters not be exposed to active fire conditions?
Why should gas detection meters not be exposed to active fire conditions?
- Because they are not designed for high temperatures
- To avoid interference with firefighting operations
- Because exposure to heat can damage the instruments (correct)
- To prevent contamination of the detection sensors
What should members utilize for monitoring at structure fires according to the text?
What should members utilize for monitoring at structure fires according to the text?
Who determines when structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) can be removed?
Who determines when structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) can be removed?
What are the symptoms of acute exposure to HCN?
What are the symptoms of acute exposure to HCN?
What may indicate that respiration has ceased or been inadequate for a few minutes?
What may indicate that respiration has ceased or been inadequate for a few minutes?
What is the half-life of HCN?
What is the half-life of HCN?
What symptoms may occur after chronic exposure to cyanide?
What symptoms may occur after chronic exposure to cyanide?
What changes have been produced by long-term exposures to cyanide?
What changes have been produced by long-term exposures to cyanide?
What is the recommended action if firefighters are found to have been operating in an IDLH atmosphere without SCBA or experiencing severe health effects?
What is the recommended action if firefighters are found to have been operating in an IDLH atmosphere without SCBA or experiencing severe health effects?
What is important when transporting the exposed firefighter to the hospital?
What is important when transporting the exposed firefighter to the hospital?
Where can information about Hazardous Substances Data Bank for Hydrogen Cyanide be found?
Where can information about Hazardous Substances Data Bank for Hydrogen Cyanide be found?
What is the half-life of HCN?
What is the half-life of HCN?
What should be done if a company with an HCN meter is not on the scene?
What should be done if a company with an HCN meter is not on the scene?
What is the short-term exposure limit (STEL) [skin] for HCN?
What is the short-term exposure limit (STEL) [skin] for HCN?
When should SCBAs be utilized based on CO levels?
When should SCBAs be utilized based on CO levels?
What should be done if an operational HCN meter is not available at the scene?
What should be done if an operational HCN meter is not available at the scene?
What are the signs and symptoms of acute exposure to CO?
What are the signs and symptoms of acute exposure to CO?
What is a characteristic of HCN exposure?
What is a characteristic of HCN exposure?
What information should be supplied when reporting HCN exposures?
What information should be supplied when reporting HCN exposures?
When should field decontamination of PPE/SCBA be done?
When should field decontamination of PPE/SCBA be done?
What should happen if turnout gear has a reading higher than 5 ppm CO?
What should happen if turnout gear has a reading higher than 5 ppm CO?
"What is important for members to do prior to drinking and eating in Rehab?"
"What is important for members to do prior to drinking and eating in Rehab?"
What does CO combine with to form carboxyhemoglobin?
What does CO combine with to form carboxyhemoglobin?
When should SCBAs be utilized based on HCN levels?
When should SCBAs be utilized based on HCN levels?
