12 Questions
What is the first step in handling contaminated bunker gear?
Attach flash hoods to bunker pants
What is the first step to take upon returning to the station?
Don PPE
What is done with station wear after it is placed in a clear plastic bag?
It is washed in the washing machine at a fire station
What do personnel who were in the hazard zone do after removing PPE?
Shower
What happens to equipment that requires decontamination?
It is placed in an area for cleaning
What is the final step in the decontamination process?
Conducting station cleanup
What is the primary requirement for personnel performing decontamination procedures?
Ensure the equipment and supplies are in place before opening the containment bags.
Who should Fire Investigators request assistance from to carry out decontamination procedures?
The Platoon Chief of the Command the fire is located.
What is the first step in the Firefighter Gross Decontamination Checklist?
Remove SCBA and set aside.
What protective gear do Firefighters don after removing their contaminated PPE?
Nitrile Gloves and N95 Mask.
What is the final step in the Firefighter Gross Decontamination Checklist?
Remove nitrile gloves and dispose of.
What is the purpose of closing the doors to the living quarters during decontamination?
To prevent contamination from spreading to the living quarters.
Study Notes
Contaminated Bunker Gear
- Contaminated bunker gear should be handled by attaching flash hoods to bunker pants, emptying pockets, and closing Velcro flaps before removing and placing it in a clear plastic bag.
- The bag should be tied and returned to the apparatus for transport.
Returning to the Station
- Upon return to the station, crews must adhere to a specific procedure in the following order:
- Don PPE, including safety glasses, nitrite medical gloves, and an N95 mask.
- Remove all personal bagged PPE from the apparatus and set it aside.
- Remove equipment requiring decontamination and place it in a designated area.
- Remove hose from the TFS pick-up and place it in the designated area.
- Remove PPE from plastic bags and place it in an area for cleaning.
- Personnel who were in the hazard zone must shower.
- Station wear should be placed in a clear plastic bag until it can be washed.
Cleaning and Decontamination
- Personnel will clean their personal PPE and assist in decontamination of the apparatus and equipment.
- Crews will prepare their spare PPE for service and conduct station cleanup.
- All personnel performing decontamination procedures must ensure the following:
- All equipment and supplies required for safe handling of contaminated PPE will be in place prior to opening the containment bags.
- The exhaust fan in the apparatus bay and the doors to the living quarters must be closed before opening the containment bags.
Fire Investigators
- Fire Investigators must ensure they have assistance for decontamination procedures after completing their investigation.
- If required, a suppression crew will attend to assist with decontamination of the Investigator.
Firefighter Gross Decontamination Checklist
- Remove SCBA and set it aside.
- Remove helmets, balaclavas, and face pieces, and place them in a bag.
- Remove FF gloves and set them aside.
- Don nitrite gloves and N95 mask and glasses.
- Remove bunker coat and pants, and place them in a bag.
- Put on station footwear and tie the bag.
- Place the bag on the apparatus, but not in the cab.
- Set up wash stations for SCBA and face pieces.
- Decontaminate SCBA and face pieces.
- Place SCBA and face pieces on the apparatus.
- Remove nitrile gloves, N95, and dispose of them.
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