TN 106.12- Decon of Apparatus
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TN 106.12- Decon of Apparatus

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What is a known outcome of firefighting operations?

  • Effective decontamination of PPE
  • Contamination of firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and firefighting equipment (correct)
  • Reduced risk of injury to personnel
  • Minimal damage to fire apparatus

    • Who is responsible for directing on-scene gross decontamination?

  • The Fire Chief
  • The Supervisor
  • The Incident Safety Officer (ISO), Incident Commander or Company Officer (correct)
  • Firefighters

    • What is the responsibility of all personnel?

  • To use and wear required equipment and protective devices (correct)
  • To clean the fire apparatus
  • To oversee the decontamination process
  • To supervise other personnel

    • What is the responsibility of every supervisor?

    <p>To ensure personnel understand and adhere to standard operating guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to perform gross decontamination on-scene?

    <p>To minimize contamination of the fire apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of supervisors regarding precautions?

    <p>To take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of all personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of monitoring the timeliness of the decontamination process?

    <p>To return crews to a ready-to-respond as expeditiously as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum level of personal protective equipment required for personnel performing decontamination procedures?

    <p>Safety glasses, nitrile gloves, and N95 respirator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the level of decontamination required for the interior cab of the fire apparatus?

    <p>The level of contamination within the cab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the interior cab decontamination process?

    <p>Return all equipment to cab of apparatus once cleaned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should the exterior compartments and equipment be cleaned during the decontamination process?

    <p>With a designated cleaning solution and wash brushes and/or wash mitts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in the apparatus exterior decontamination process?

    <p>Rinse the apparatus exterior with clean water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Responsibilities

    • All personnel must wear required PPE, protective devices, and clothing when necessary.
    • Supervisors are responsible for ensuring personnel understand and adhere to the standard operating guideline.
    • Supervisors must ensure personnel work with required protective devices and clothing.
    • Supervisors must take reasonable precautions to protect personnel.

    Decontamination

    • Minimum PPE required for decontamination procedures: safety glasses, nitrile gloves, and N95 respirator.

    Decontamination Procedures

    Interior Cab

    • Wear required PPE (N95 respirator, safety glasses, and nitrile gloves).
    • Remove contaminated equipment from the cab and set aside for cleaning.
    • Clean cab surfaces (doors, console, engine cowling, centre console, head liner, seats) with designated cloth and cleaning solution.
    • Clean interior glass with designated cloth and cleaning solution.
    • Sweep and mop cab floor with designated cleaning solution.
    • Return cleaned equipment to the cab.

    Exterior Compartments

    • Wear required PPE (N95 respirator, safety glasses, and nitrile gloves).
    • Remove contaminated equipment from compartments and set aside for cleaning.
    • Clean compartments and equipment with designated cleaning solution.
    • Return cleaned equipment to its original location.

    Apparatus Exterior

    • Wash the apparatus exterior with designated cleaning solution, wash brushes, and/or wash mitts.
    • Rinse with clean water.

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