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Who is responsible for initiating decontamination procedures when required?
Who is responsible for initiating decontamination procedures when required?
- The Incident Commander
- Each individual firefighter (correct)
- The Supervisor
- The Decontamination Officer
Where should contaminated personal protective equipment be gross decontaminated?
Where should contaminated personal protective equipment be gross decontaminated?
- On scene (correct)
- At the fire station
- In the cab area of the fire department vehicle
- At the Decontamination Officer's station
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding decontamination?
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding decontamination?
- To report to the Decontamination Officer
- To perform decontamination procedures
- To transport contaminated equipment
- To assign a Decontamination Officer (correct)
When can contaminated PPE be transported in the cab area of a fire department vehicle?
When can contaminated PPE be transported in the cab area of a fire department vehicle?
Who reports to the Decontamination Officer after an incident?
Who reports to the Decontamination Officer after an incident?
Who is responsible for ensuring proper post incident decontamination procedures are performed?
Who is responsible for ensuring proper post incident decontamination procedures are performed?
What is the primary responsibility of the Post Incident Decontamination Officer?
What is the primary responsibility of the Post Incident Decontamination Officer?
What happens when an Incident Safety Officer is already assigned?
What happens when an Incident Safety Officer is already assigned?
What is Level 1 contamination?
What is Level 1 contamination?
Who determines the need for decontamination at a Level 2 incident?
Who determines the need for decontamination at a Level 2 incident?
What is the final step in the post incident decontamination process?
What is the final step in the post incident decontamination process?
Study Notes
Firefighter Decontamination Procedures
- Each individual firefighter is responsible for initiating decontamination procedures when necessary, with approval from their supervisor or ISO.
- The Incident Commander ensures all crews report to the Decontamination Officer after an incident.
Decontamination Officer Roles and Responsibilities
- The Incident Commander assigns a Decontamination Officer at incidents with contamination concerns.
- The Post Incident Decontamination Officer is responsible for:
- Ensuring proper post-incident decontamination procedures are performed
- Requesting a Decontamination Apparatus if necessary
- Recording decontamination levels on each apparatus
- Assigning decontamination tasks to crews
- Ensuring sufficient supplies for decontamination
- Determining the decontamination area
- Handling exposed equipment and clothing
- Approving apparatus clearance for return to station
Notification of Incident Commander
- The Incident Commander is notified when:
- The decontamination area is ready for use
- Decontamination procedures are completed at the incident's conclusion
Levels of Contamination
- Level 1: Minor incident with minimal exposure to VOCs and PAHs; officer in charge determines need for PPE decontamination
- Level 2: Small outside fire; command determines need for decontamination; individual firefighters ensure personal hygiene
- Level 3: Large-scale incident with significant exposure to VOCs or PAHs; requires extensive decontamination and complete firefighter hygiene
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