SOP 303- Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

Discontinued use of PPE shall be at the discretion of who?

Answer 1

Incident commander

Question 2

What is the PPE for an EMS call?

Answer 2

• EMS/Wildland Pant (Class B Pant when biohazard not present)
  
  • BSI Kit- Gloves, glasses, gown, N-95 mask, bio bag, towlettes

Question 3

What is the PPE for fire suppression?

Answer 3

Bunker coat and pants, structure fire boots, structure helmet, protective hood, structure fire gloves, SCBA

Question 4

What is the PPE for an Auto Accident/Extrication?

Answer 4

Structural Fire PPE w/o SCBA, BSI kit, traffic safety vest, extrication gloves substituted for structural gloves, safety glasses

Question 5

What is the PPE for a Wildland Fire?

Answer 5

EMS/Wildland Pant and wildland shirt, wildland helmet, fire shelter, leather gloves, 8” leather boots with lug sole

Question 6

What is the PPE for a Hazmat Incident?

Answer 6

Structure fire PPE for initial response and line of sight rescue, Substance specific PPE authorized by IC

Question 7

What is the PPE for Water and Ice Rescue?

Answer 7

Station Uniform with a PFD for all personnel within 10’ of water or ice. Ice rescue suits for all personnel performing any ice rescue.

Question 8

What is the PPE for a Technical Rescue?

Answer 8

Determined by IC and technical specialist

Question 9

What is the PPE for Fire investigations?

Answer 9

• PPE consistent with other assigned personnel during fire suppression and overhaul
• Utilize NFPA 921 Section 13 for post fire investigation activity

Question 10

What is the PPE for an active shooter task force?

Answer 10

Ballistic helmet, vest, eye protection