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What is a known outcome of firefighting operations?
What is a known outcome of firefighting operations?
Who is responsible for directing on-scene gross decontamination?
Who is responsible for directing on-scene gross decontamination?
What is the responsibility of all personnel?
What is the responsibility of all personnel?
What is the responsibility of every supervisor?
What is the responsibility of every supervisor?
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Why is it important to perform gross decontamination on-scene?
Why is it important to perform gross decontamination on-scene?
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What is the responsibility of supervisors regarding precautions?
What is the responsibility of supervisors regarding precautions?
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What is the primary purpose of monitoring the timeliness of the decontamination process?
What is the primary purpose of monitoring the timeliness of the decontamination process?
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What is the minimum level of personal protective equipment required for personnel performing decontamination procedures?
What is the minimum level of personal protective equipment required for personnel performing decontamination procedures?
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What determines the level of decontamination required for the interior cab of the fire apparatus?
What determines the level of decontamination required for the interior cab of the fire apparatus?
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What is the final step in the interior cab decontamination process?
What is the final step in the interior cab decontamination process?
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How should the exterior compartments and equipment be cleaned during the decontamination process?
How should the exterior compartments and equipment be cleaned during the decontamination process?
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What is the final step in the apparatus exterior decontamination process?
What is the final step in the apparatus exterior decontamination process?
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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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