Questions and Answers
What is the first action that personnel should take after exposure to harmful toxins?
What is advised to minimize potential contamination from toxins?
What must be completed before personnel can return to service after exposure?
Which item is NOT mentioned as part of the decontamination process?
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Which role may restrict personnel with exposure to harmful toxins?
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Study Notes
Post Fire Decontamination Protocol
- Immediate decontamination is essential for personnel exposed to combustion products or harmful toxins.
- Incident Commander has authority to place units with exposed personnel out of service until decontamination is finished.
- One crew member must monitor the radio for urgent dispatches during the decontamination process.
Decontamination Steps
- Switch to a second set of turnout gear, sending contaminated gear for proper cleaning.
- Acquire replacement gear: hood, shroud, gloves, and brim.
- Decontaminate all equipment, including SCBA, helmets, masks, radios, and tools.
- Clean the apparatus cab to ensure minimal contamination.
- Shower within one hour post-exposure; a cool shower is recommended to close skin pores and reduce contamination.
Final Actions
- Change into a clean uniform; wash soiled clothing.
- Return apparatus to a state of readiness and resume service as soon as possible.
- Complete the Toxic Exposure form to document exposure and decontamination efforts.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential steps and protocols for decontaminating personnel exposed to harmful toxins after a fire incident. Key procedures include the use of replacement gear, cleaning equipment, and personal hygiene measures post-exposure. Ensure you understand each step to promote safety and readiness.
