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Carbon Monoxide Emergency Activation

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@LighterElm

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What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Department when responding to a reported carbon monoxide problem?

To repair the problem with the heating or cooking equipment

To issue a Notice of Findings Form without evaluating existing CO levels

To ventilate the building without taking atmospheric readings

To render emergency medical care and assist occupants with exiting the building (correct)

When is it required to fully don and operate SCBAs and pass devices?

When entering a building with an activated CO detector

When readings of 35 PPM or greater are found (correct)

When atmospheric readings exceed 10 ppm

When occupants are complaining of signs and symptoms of CO poisoning

What is the purpose of taking atmospheric readings in multiple rooms?

To identify the type of CO detector used

To evaluate existing levels of carbon monoxide in all appropriate rooms (correct)

To decide whether to issue a Notice of Findings Form

To determine the source of the CO leak

What document is issued to advise the occupant(s) of the findings?

Notice of Findings Form Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step when responding to a reported carbon monoxide problem?

Enter the involved structure wearing full protective clothing and SCBAs Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum CO level that requires specific actions according to the Notice of Findings Form?

10 ppm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of wearing full protective clothing and SCBAs?

To protect against CO poisoning Signup and view all the answers

What is the re-evaluation date for the SOG on Carbon Monoxide Emergency Activation?

January 1, 2025 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines

Purpose

The Fire Department investigates reported carbon monoxide problems but does not repair heating or cooking equipment issues.
Their response involves:
- Rendering emergency medical care
- Assisting occupants with exiting the building
- Evaluating carbon monoxide levels
- Advising occupants of findings through a Notice of Findings Form

Procedure

Initial Response

Respond to activated CO detectors or occupant complaints of CO poisoning signs and symptoms
Wear full protective clothing and SCBAs with an atmospheric meter

Atmospheric Readings

Take readings outside the building, upon entering the affected area, and in all appropriate rooms (e.g., utility, kitchen, and furnace)
Readings of 35 PPM or greater require fully donning and operating SCBAs and PASS devices

Dealing with CO Levels

Determine CO readings according to the Notice of Findings Form
Follow these guidelines:
- 10 PPM or greater: [insert action]

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Description

This quiz is about the Standard Operating Guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, specifically covering carbon monoxide emergency activation procedures. It is NIMS compliant and went into effect on January 1, 2022. The quiz covers important procedures for emergency responders.