8 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Chesapeake Fire Department's policy on ballistic protection?
To reduce or eliminate occupational risks and hazards for members
What situations may require the use of department-issued ballistic protection?
Incidents involving violent groups or organizations
Who can authorize the use of department-issued ballistic protection?
Both supervisors and members themselves
In what situations are personnel required to don body armor before responding?
Shooting or stabbing incidents and active threat situations
When must department-issued ballistic protection be removed from service?
When it exceeds its rated service life
What should personnel wear during peaceful protests or marches?
Station uniforms and reflective vests
How should department-issued ballistic protection be stored?
In accordance with the manufacturer's guidance
What must be done to department ballistic protection in order to maintain it?
It must be inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
Study Notes
- Chesapeake Fire Department has a policy to provide ballistic protection to members.
- Members are authorized to use department-issued ballistic protection whenever they believe it may be necessary.
- Supervisors may mandate the use of ballistic protection in any situation they feel warrants its use.
- Situations that may require the use of ballistic protection include incidents involving violent groups or organizations, incidents recommended by law enforcement, and incidents deemed necessary by the IC or person in charge.
- Personnel must don body armor prior to responding to certain dispatched situations, including shooting or stabbing incidents and active threat situations.
- During peaceful protests or marches, personnel will don department-issued station uniforms and reflective vests.
- All department-issued ballistic protection must be stored in compliance with the manufacturer's guidance.
- Ballistic protection must be inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Department ballistic protection will be immediately removed from service if it is damaged, fails inspection criteria, or exceeds its rated service life.
- The policy aims to reduce or eliminate occupational risks and hazards for members.
Test your knowledge on the Chesapeake Fire Department's policy on ballistic protection. From situations that warrant its use to proper storage and maintenance, this quiz covers all the essential details of the policy. Keywords: Chesapeake Fire Department, ballistic protection, policy, occupational risks, hazards, inspection, maintenance.
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