10 Questions
What are the best practices to reduce exposure to carcinogenic agents according to the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
Limiting exposure by opening bay doors
What provides the best respiratory protection according to the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
SCBA
What are the decontamination steps recommended by the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
Standing in front of a ventilation fan
What are the post-incident procedures recommended by the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
Final gross decon of tools, PPE, and SCBAs
What is the recommended soap to use for decontamination according to the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
Soap without moisturizers
What should be done with contaminated gloves according to the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
Replace them with clean spares and wash them immediately
Where should contaminated PPE not be staged according to the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
Directly in front of the exhaust of apparatus
What should be done with bagged contaminated gear according to the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
It should be placed in a clear sealed plastic bag and then into the issued gear bag
Where should contaminated uniforms be washed according to the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
In fire station washers only
What is the purpose of the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention?
To provide guidelines for preventing cancer among firefighters
Study Notes
- The policy aims to reduce exposure to carcinogenic agents and prevent cancer in CFD members.
- Best practices to reduce exposure include not bringing gear into living quarters, limiting run time of apparatus, and opening bay doors.
- SCBA provides the best respiratory protection and should be used until all interior operations are completed.
- Decontamination steps include standing in front of a ventilation fan and gross decontamination wash.
- Post-incident procedures include final gross decon of tools, PPE, and SCBAs, washing apparatus and exposed hose lines, and hanging gear to dry.
- Company officers must ensure all exposure reports are entered into the fire reporting system.
- Personal procedures include showering thoroughly, changing into a clean uniform, and washing contaminated uniforms in fire station washers only.
- Soap used for decontamination should not contain moisturizers.
- Gloves should be replaced with clean spares and all hoods and gloves should be washed immediately.
- PPE should not be staged in direct line or near the exhaust of apparatus.
- Members should not wash contaminated uniforms at home or outside of the fire station.
- At the end of the shift, members should change into a clean uniform to wear home.
- It is recommended that members wear civilian clothes to and from the fire station.
- When transporting contaminated or potentially contaminated PPE via POV, it should be placed in a clear sealed plastic bag and then into the issued gear bag.
- Bagged contaminated gear should not be stored in the passenger compartment of a vehicle.
- The text is from the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual on Cancer Prevention.
- Copyright belongs to Lexipol, LLC.
- All rights are reserved.
- The text is published with permission by the Chesapeake Fire Department.
- The manual provides guidelines for preventing cancer among firefighters.
Test your knowledge on cancer prevention guidelines for firefighters with this informative quiz! Learn about best practices for reducing exposure to carcinogenic agents, proper use of SCBA for respiratory protection, decontamination steps, post-incident procedures, personal hygiene practices, and more. This quiz is based on the Chesapeake Fire Department Policy Manual and is a must-take for all firefighters looking to protect themselves from the dangers of cancer.
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