11 Questions
Who is responsible for initiating decontamination procedures when required?
Each individual firefighter
Where should contaminated personal protective equipment be gross decontaminated?
On scene
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding decontamination?
To assign a Decontamination Officer
When can contaminated PPE be transported in the cab area of a fire department vehicle?
Never
Who reports to the Decontamination Officer after an incident?
All crews cleared from the incident
Who is responsible for ensuring proper post incident decontamination procedures are performed?
The Post Incident Decontamination Officer
What is the primary responsibility of the Post Incident Decontamination Officer?
To ensure proper post incident decontamination procedures are performed
What happens when an Incident Safety Officer is already assigned?
The responsibility may be passed to the Incident Safety Officer
What is Level 1 contamination?
A minor incident with minimum exposure to VOCs and PAHs
Who determines the need for decontamination at a Level 2 incident?
Each firefighter's Company Officer
What is the final step in the post incident decontamination process?
Giving final approval for clearing of an apparatus to return to station
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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