Questions and Answers
What is the primary reason for using fall protection on aerial ladders or tower baskets?
Which harness or device is specified for personnel working from heights over six feet?
What item has been assigned to all members of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department for safety?
What is the effective date of the Equipment Guidelines regarding fall protection?
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How often is the Equipment Guidelines document scheduled for re-evaluation?
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At what height is fall protection mandated for tasks performed from aerial ladders or tower baskets?
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Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
- The purpose of the guidelines is to ensure fall protection is worn by firefighters when performing operations from an aerial ladder or tower basket.
Fall Protection Policy
- Fall protection is required whenever personnel are performing tasks from an aerial ladder or tower basket while off the ground greater than six feet.
- Approved harness with an appropriate attachment device must be worn.
Equipment and Assignment
- All Hoffman Estates Fire Department members have been assigned a Corona Fire Resistant Escape Belt (Rescue Tech).
- Truckmans Escape Belt (Rescue Tech) or a Class 1 harness with a lanyard must be worn by personnel performing tasks from the tower basket while off the ground greater than six feet.
Effective Date and Re-evaluation
- The guidelines were effective as of January 1, 2022.
- The guidelines will be re-evaluated on January 1, 2025.
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Description
This quiz covers the standard operating guidelines for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department on the use of straps, gut belts, and harnesses on aerial ladders. It ensures compliance with NIMS standards.
