30 Questions
Which organization's guidelines does the Spring Fire Department's program for protective clothing follow?
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Who is responsible for reviewing the guideline annually and assuring its accuracy?
Command Staff
What does the NFPA 1851 program include?
Selection, maintenance, cleaning, and retirement procedures for PPE
Who is responsible for knowing and complying with the guideline?
All Spring fire department personnel
Which type of cleaning for PPE requires the gear to be taken out of service temporarily?
Advanced Cleaning
How often should advanced inspection of PPE ensembles be conducted?
Twice every 12 months
What should be used to aid in the removal of soil during routine cleaning of PPE?
A mild detergent
Who should conduct the advanced inspection of PPE ensembles?
The manufacturer
According to the text, how often should PPE receive advanced cleaning?
Every six months
According to the text, where should soiled gear not be washed?
Home laundries or public laundries
According to the text, what should be washed separately from the outer shell?
Hoods
According to the text, who is responsible for scheduling the required biannual PPE cleaning and inspections?
Quartermaster
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, what is the first step in handling CBRN contaminated ensemble elements?
Doff the ensemble elements
Who is responsible for assessing the ensemble used in hazardous materials incidents?
Company Officer
What should be done if cleaning of the ensemble is not possible?
Dispose of the ensemble as hazardous waste
What is the hierarchy of actions for handling, cleaning, and disposition of the ensemble and ensemble elements in the presence of multiple forms of contamination?
Handle, clean, and dispose based on the contamination posing the highest risk
Which edition of the NFPA standard must the protective clothing purchased by the Spring Fire Department comply with?
The edition in effect at the time of contract
Who must approve the addition of accessories to PPE?
The Deputy Chief of Support Services
What items are collectively referred to as PPE for every member of the Spring Fire Department?
All of the listed items
What type of boots are not recommended for members who wear pull-on style boots?
Boots with thin dress-style soles
According to the text, what is the definition of an IDLH atmosphere?
An atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life and health
According to the text, what is included in the Personal Protective Ensemble (PPE)?
Structural firefighting helmet, hood, coat, pants, boots, gloves, and SCBA with face piece
According to the text, what is considered primary eye protection?
Safety glasses or goggles meeting A.N.S.I. Z87.1 Standard
According to the text, what will Spring Fire Department consider in performing the risk assessment?
Frequency or likelihood of exposure to a hazard and its potential severity. all of the above
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, where should non-contaminated PPE be stored?
In a gear bag out of the vehicle's interior compartment
When can members of the public be exposed to contaminated protective ensembles or ensemble elements?
During emergency operations
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, how should PPE coat and trousers be stored?
Stored by hanging to limit damage caused by creasing
When should soiled or potentially contaminated ensembles or ensemble elements be brought into the home or taken into public facilities?
Never
According to the Spring Fire Department Policies & Procedures, when should PPE be stored in contact with hydraulic fluids, solvents, or other contaminates?
PPE should never be stored in contact with hydraulic fluids, solvents, or other contaminates
When should contaminated or soiled clothing be transported in the cab of the apparatus?
When not being worn for operational duties
This quiz tests your knowledge on proper procedures for doffing CBRN contaminated ensemble elements and disposing of them as hazardous waste. It also assesses your understanding of the role of Company Officers, District Chiefs, and Quartermasters in assessing ensembles used in hazardous materials incidents.
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