SOP 300 400 500s

Question 1

Who is responsible for PPE records?

Answer 1

Each member is responsible for their protective clothing and the proper records of clothing and equipment.

Question 2

Which NFPA records must PPE comply with?

Answer 2

PPE must comply with NFPA 1971, 1981, 1500, and 1851.

Question 3

How often must the risk assessment regarding PPE be reviewed?

Answer 3

Every 2 years and/or when the 3 benchmarks occur (changes or new selection).

Question 4

Who is responsible for departmental PPE records?

Answer 4

A St 2 captain is responsible for departmental PPE records.

Question 5

What must St 2 personnel do regarding PPE?

Answer 5

St 2 personnel will perform and document annual advanced inspections.

Question 6

When may leather palm work gloves be worn?

Answer 6

During nonemergency activities and no exposure to fire, chemicals, or blood.

Question 7

How often should advanced cleaning of PPE occur?

Answer 7

Every 6 months or post fire.

Question 8

What are the water temperature and pH requirements for PPE cleaning?

Answer 8

Water temperature must be less than 105 deg F and pH must be >6.0 and <10.5.

Question 9

When will company officers inspect their crew’s PPE?

Answer 9

On the first shift of each month.

Question 10

What should be done with PPE contaminated with CBRN?

Answer 10

It will be bagged and retired/disposed.

Question 11

What is the service limit of PPE?

Answer 11

10 years.

Question 12

What are the NFPA standards for SCBA?

Answer 12

NFPA 1981 and 1852.

Question 13

What cleaning solution is used for SCBA/regulator/facepiece?

Answer 13

Ivory dish soap with water less than 110 deg F.

Question 14

What is the germicidal solution for SCBA/regulator/facepiece?

Answer 14

1 gal water + 2 tbsp chlorine bleach.
Regulator - 6 pumps in the regulator at 10 minutes soak, rinse in water.
Facepiece - spray + 2 minutes soak then rinse in water.

Question 15

What indicates a low battery alert for the distress alarm?

Answer 15

Round low battery light at right of HUD will flash for 20 sec, the flash 1x’s /second. Orange lights on the back frame will flash every 2 sec.

Question 16

Which NFPA’s pertain to breathing air/cascade?

Answer 16

NFPA 1404 and 1989.

Question 17

How often must the cascade be run?

Answer 17

30 minutes weekly.

Question 18

How often must the cascade be tested?

Answer 18

Tested every 3 months (NFPA 1404), filters changed at least annually or per manufacturer recommendations.

Question 19

What are the fire hose stenciled markings?

Answer 19

“year - size - ID# + Color or HP
Ex:18-1-001B or 25-5-001HP”

Question 20

What are the hose pressure testing requirements?

Answer 20

In April, for 5 minutes:

1-2” and 5”HP = 300 psi,
3” = 250 psi,
5” = 200 psi.

Question 21

Which fire extinguishers are at ST 4?

Answer 21

CO2 and Class D at St 4
Dry Chem are at City service center.

Question 22

What are the inspection and testing requirements for fire extinguishers?

Answer 22

CO2 - inspection and test every 5 years; Class D inspect every 6, testing every 12 years.

Question 23

Which officer is responsible for fire extinguishers?

Answer 23

4A.

Question 24

What is the exception for using the PASS device with SCBA?

Answer 24

Level A or B hazmat ensemble.

Question 25

What is the lifespan of rescue rope?

Answer 25

10 years - 5 years front line, + 5 years training.

Question 26

What is the range of the bridger line throwing gun?

Answer 26

Total range of 375-750 ft With supplied line and blank load is 450-550 ft.

Question 27

When should all apparatus be waxed?

Answer 27

On the first Wednesday of May and November.

Question 28

What forms must be completed regarding vehicle damage or damage to private property?

Answer 28

Incident investigation report form, Vehicle accident involving RFD equipment Report form, Richardson police report. Include any additional photos in the report."

Question 29

What is required if damage involves vehicles, property of another, or an injury?

Answer 29

Employees must submit to a substance abuse test, drug and alcohol testing policy.

Question 30

What must be completed for all injuries as a result of vehicle accidents or equipment damage?

Answer 30

A fireworks incident report including the casualty report section, and drug and alcohol testing when the employee seeks medical attention or hospitalization.

Question 31

What should be reported for any station repairs that cannot be completed by FD employees?

Answer 31

Emailed to SCADA and the BC-Admin.

Question 32

What are the weekly station cleaning duties?

Answer 32

Monday – Engine room + Apparatus checks, Tuesday – bedrooms, bathrooms, dayroom + Generators, Wednesday - EMS inventory, Thursday – outside areas, Friday – kitchen, Saturday – Office areas, Sunday – test 911 phone.

Question 33

When is the yearly cleanup done?

Answer 33

Every March.

Question 34

What are the generator checking and maintenance requirements?

Answer 34

Test the generators every Tuesday, run the generator for five minutes, then check the panel data. Quarterly maintenance is performed by a service company. Generators at station 1, station 3, and the FTC are fully automated with no testing or maintenance. For any issues, email SCADA, AC-Admin, on-duty BC.

Question 35

How often are fire station 911 phones tested?

Answer 35

Tested on Sunday mornings every week. Any issues are reported to Helpdesk and the AC-Admin.