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What is the purpose of the Chesapeake Fire Department's high-visibility safety vest policy?
What is the purpose of the Chesapeake Fire Department's high-visibility safety vest policy?
- To keep members warm during cold weather conditions
- To make members look more professional on the job
- To protect members from hazards presented by passing traffic and construction vehicles (correct)
- To provide a fashion statement for members to wear on the job
When should a member wear a high-visibility vest?
When should a member wear a high-visibility vest?
- Only when working directly with hazardous materials
- Only when a supervisor tells them to wear one
- Any time a member or supervisor believes increased visibility would improve safety or efficiency (correct)
- Never, as it is not required by the department
Can a member wear a high-visibility vest over their PPE when engaged in fire suppression activities on or near roadways?
Can a member wear a high-visibility vest over their PPE when engaged in fire suppression activities on or near roadways?
- Yes, it is required by the department
- No, it is not allowed by the department (correct)
- It is up to the member's discretion
- It depends on the type of PPE being worn
Are the high-visibility vests issued by the Chesapeake Fire Department fire resistant?
Are the high-visibility vests issued by the Chesapeake Fire Department fire resistant?
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Who is expected to wear a high-visibility vest when working on or near roadways?
Who is expected to wear a high-visibility vest when working on or near roadways?
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Study Notes
- The Chesapeake Fire Department requires all members to wear high-visibility safety vests in addition to required personal protective equipment when working on or near roadways.
- This policy is in place to protect members from hazards presented by passing traffic, construction vehicles, and disaster recovery equipment.
- High-visibility vests should also be worn any time a member or supervisor believes increased visibility would improve safety or efficiency.
- Members engaged in fire suppression activities on or near roadways should not wear the vest over their PPE.
- High-visibility safety vests are part of the standard issue PPE and should be stowed so they are readily available for immediate use.
- Cleaning should follow the manufacturer's care instructions or the guidelines in the Personal Protective Equipment Policy.
- The vests currently available are fire resistant but do not meet the same fire resistant standards set by the National Fire Protection Association.
- Members who are working on roadways and are not directly exposed to fire, flame, excessive heat, hazardous materials, or part of the extrication team are expected to wear a high-visibility vest.
- Pump operators, support personnel, and command officers are also expected to wear high-visibility vests when working on or near roadways.
- High-visibility safety vests should be donned along with other appropriate PPE at the time of dispatch when it is anticipated that the emergency scene will be located on a roadway.
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