Structural PPE Policy and Procedures

Question 1

What does the protective clothing ensemble consist of?

Answer 1

Turn out coat, turn out pant, hood, gloves, helmet, boots, and SCBA mask.

Question 2

How do toxins and carcinogens enter the body?

Answer 2

Ingestion,
Inhalation,
Absorption

Question 3

What is the NFPA for PPE use care inspection and maintenance

Answer 3

1851

Question 4

When should PPE be utilized by firefighters?

Answer 4

In any area that requires an SCBA.

In any area which the member is at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment of the structure or surrounding area.

Question 5

PPC or Bunker gear includes what?

Answer 5

Bunker pants

Bunker coat

Suspenders

Outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal liner.

Question 6

PPE shall mean what?

Answer 6

PPC plus additional protective equipment as issued by the San Antonio Fire Department.

Question 7

Hazardous materials are any materials placarded or not that (4)

Answer 7

Directly present a threat to firefighter health and safety.

Can cause degradation of the original qualities of PPC.

Causes of potential safety risk from possible ignition during extreme heat conditions.

Substances that when released are capable of creating harm to people, the environment, and property.

Question 8

A situation where PPE is contaminated to the extent that it requires cleaning by professional cleaning or replacement.

Answer 8

True hazmat situation.

Question 9

What is the steps taken to reduce the risk of exposure to contaminants?

Answer 9

Exposure reduction.

Question 10

What is the department’s commitment for every firefighter to minimize their exposure to carcinogens and maximize their survivability?

Answer 10

Clean cab directive.

Question 11

What is the process by which an advanced cleaning and advanced inspection is performed by a specially trained individual.

Answer 11

Scheduled cleaning.

Question 12

What are ensemble elements that are assigned to a specific firefighter for use during emergency response?

Answer 12

Active gear.

Question 13

Who is the valid vendor that has been awarded the contract?

Answer 13

Independent service provider

Question 14

Battalion chiefs shall ensure PPE belonging to personnel assigned to their respective districts is…

Answer 14

Maintained in working order.

Question 15

BCs Shawn sure that deficiencies found with PPE are…

Answer 15

Corrected in a timely manner.

Question 16

Bunker gear items that are determined to be deficient shall be turned in for repair or replacement by

Answer 16

Sending a request to the fire quartermaster email.

Question 17

When will a battalion chief ensure crews have their gear exchanged?

Answer 17

After a fire where personnel have utilized air from their SCBA.

Question 18

Company officers shall ensure that personnel under their immediate command…

Answer 18

Properly maintain protective clothing in accordance with this policy and TCFP standards.

Question 19

Company officers shall be responsible for copying their chain of command when…

Answer 19

PPE repair, replacement, or cleaning is requested.

Question 20

Company officers shall be responsible for monitoring…

Answer 20

The condition of PPE utilized by company personnel.

Question 21

Company officers shall not allow personnel to wear gear that..

Answer 21

Does not comply with SAFD policy.

Question 22

Company officers shall only wear gear approved by…

Answer 22

The San Antonio Fire Department.

Question 23

Firefighters and FAOs shall ensure their PPE is…

Answer 23

Stored properly and maintained in accordance with this SOP.

Question 24

Firefighters and FAOs shall (3)

Answer 24

Inspect a note any deficiencies in their PPE

Notify their company officer when a deficiency is found.

Only wear gear approved or provided by the San Antonio Fire Department.

Question 25

What information is required to be recorded when any PPE is issued to an individual through the lifespan of the element? (11)

Answer 25

Person to whom the element is issued. Date and condition when issued. Manufacturer and model name or design. Manufacturers ID number, lot number, or serial number. Month and year of manufacture. Date and findings of advanced inspection. Date and findings of advanced cleaning or decontamination. Reason for advanced cleaning or decontamination and who performed cleaning or decontamination. Dates of repairs, who performed repairs, and a brief description of repairs. Date of retirement Date and method of disposal.

Question 26

When should a firefighter inspect their PPE?

Answer 26

Upon issue to them. At the beginning of their duty period. After each use.

Question 27

What PPE items shall not be used?

Answer 27

PPE items not authorized or issued by the department or available through the uniform commissary.

Question 28

Under no circumstance can PPE items be worn when.

Answer 28

Which are not cleaned and inspected by certified personnel annually.

Question 29

Storage of contaminated gear is not permitted when

Answer 29

In personal living quarters or passenger compartments of vehicles.

Question 30

If transporting in a personal vehicle gear needs to be...

Answer 30

Bagged either and issued bunker gear bag or at a minimum a trash bag.

Question 31

What can extend the life of the gear, maintain the performance of the gear and reduce potential health risks?

Answer 31

Proper storage

Question 32

What is the prime cause of "unknown" protective clothing failure?

Answer 32

Ultraviolet light degradation.

Question 33

What will promote bacteria or mildew growth?

Answer 33

Storage of wet or moist gear.

Question 34

What will accelerate the deterioration of the protective clothing ensemble?

Answer 34

Storage in extreme temperatures.

Question 35

What will cause mechanical damage?

Answer 35

Storage conditions in abrasive environments and/or contact with Sharp objects. (5)

Question 36

Storage in contact with hydraulic fluids, solvents, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon vapors and other contaminants can cause what?

Answer 36

Material degradation Transfer toxins to individuals Reduce the non-burning or self-extinguishing properties of the thermal protective fibers. (5)

Question 37

What will occur twice a year?

Answer 37

Advanced cleanings and inspections provided by our ISP.

Question 38

What will occur once a year? And by whom?

Answer 38

Advanced inspections by the compliance officer for The rest of the PPE. (6)

Question 39

What is the GCS cleaning and inspection responsibility?

Answer 39

Bunker coat Bunker pants Suspenders (6)

Question 40

What is the firefighter cleaning responsibility?

Answer 40

Helmet Gloves Boots SCBA mask (6)

Question 41

What is the TCFP compliance officer responsibility?

Answer 41

Helmet Gloves Hood Boots (6)

Question 42

Who is responsible for performing, managing, or coordinating Advanced Inspections?

Answer 42

The compliance officer. (6)

Question 43

Who is responsible for Advanced cleanings on their PPE?

Answer 43

Firefighters (6)

Question 44

Who's responsible for advanced cleanings on PPC?

Answer 44

ISP (6)

Question 45

Who makes the final decision as to whether the gear needs replacement or not? (Page 7)

Answer 45

Chief of safety or the executive officer of safety. (7)

Question 46

The gear is new, almost new or in good condition.

Answer 46

Pass (7)

Question 47

Gear is suitable for continued service but only after identified repairs are made.

Answer 47

Maintenance needed. (7)

Question 48

Gear is not suitable for continued service and immediate replacement is recommended.

Answer 48

Fail (7)

Question 49

Repaired gear should be what before returning the service?

Answer 49

Reinspected. (7)

Question 50

The goal for the SAFD will be to clean and perform an advanced inspection on each set of structural firefighting gear how often?

Answer 50

Twice a year. (7)

Question 51

The policy and compliance with NFPA 1851 will be?

Answer 51

2 cleanings and 1 advanced inspection. (7)

Question 52

An exception to the 6-inch by 6 inch rule is made if what

Answer 52

The entire coat sleeves are replaced.

Question 53

Who will make the final decision if a question arises as to whether the gear needs repair or should be replaced? (Page 8)

Answer 53

Quartermaster (8)

Question 54

Any health or safety concerns caused by PPE failure should be reported to who?

Answer 54

Safety Division Chief (8)

Question 55

Who is immediately informed that contaminated PPC item is out of service?

Answer 55

The Battalion Chief. (9)

Question 56

Who will be consulted for the purpose of determining whether the firefighters and their PPE have been exposed to contaminants that would classify as a "true hazmat situation"

Answer 56

The hazardous materials response team (9)

Question 57

If a determination cannot be made given the available information then?

Answer 57

The incident will be presumed to be a "true hazmat incident". (9)

Question 58

Subsequent findings will be forwarded to whom?

Answer 58

Quartermaster SAFD safety officer. (9)

Question 59

Who will make the final determination for cleaning after further analysis and professional consultation?

Answer 59

The Safety Division. (9)

Question 60

Who will determine what type of protective garments are appropriate?

Answer 60

Hazmat team leader. (9)

Question 61

Where are properly packaged PPE components sent?

Answer 61

Fire department cleaning vendor (ISP). (9)

Question 62

Who will coordinate analysis to determine the proper cleaning method?

Answer 62

Safety Division. (9)

Question 63

What is required at any scene where firefighters have been exposed to products of combustion to the extent that SCBA is required?

Answer 63

Exposure reduction. (10)

Question 64

What plays a key role in reducing our exposure?

Answer 64

Wearing our complete PPE during overhaul. (10)

Question 65

The crew will remain on air until when?

Answer 65

Clear of the Warm Zone and out of the IDLH atmosphere. (10)

Question 66

Crews are to go through gross decon when?

Answer 66

When exiting the hot zone. (10)

Question 67

No more than what PSI pressure should be used to remove all loose contaminants?

Answer 67

50 psi. (10)

Question 68

What will designate the rehab clean area?

Answer 68

A salvage cover. (10)

Question 69

Who carries wipes and towels?

Answer 69

BCs ISOs EMS LT's (10)

Question 70

How should you doff PPE?

Answer 70

In a manner that reduces skin coming into contact with carcinogenic matter. (10)

Question 71

Where should you leave your PPE before entering the rehab area?

Answer 71

Outside the cold zone. (10)

Question 72

Where should the rehab area be located?

Answer 72

Upwind of the cold zone. (10)

Question 73

What will be transported outside of the cab, bagged and taken to a designated location?

Answer 73

Coat, pants, and hood. (11)

Question 74

What will be bagged and transport it to the station for cleaning?

Answer 74

Boots and gloves. (11)

Question 75

Who is responsible for ER activities and contacting the on-duty quartermaster where an incident does not involve multiple suppression units?

Answer 75

The company officer. (11)

Question 76

What is not optional?

Answer 76

Exchange of contaminated PPE from a scene. (11)

Question 77

Out of service Fire decon, gear exchange initiates what?

Answer 77

1 hour time frame. (11)

Question 78

The utility sink washing is adequate for what type of cleaning?

Answer 78

Advanced cleaning (12)

Question 79

Cleaning solutions may be used provided they have what?

Answer 79

A neutral pH. (12)

Question 80

How many times should gloves be rinsed?

Answer 80

At least twice. (12)

Question 81

Footwear should be rinsed with what type of water.

Answer 81

Cool. (12)

Question 82

We should be called if defective or missing components are found on the SCBA face piece or regulator?

Answer 82

SCBA maintenance personnel. (13)

Question 83

The nose cup and head harness ____ require removal during normal cleaning.

Answer 83

DO NOT. (13)

Question 84

What should you use to wash the SCBA face piece and regulator?

Answer 84

Scott Multi-Wash or the appropriate SAFD distributed mask and regulator wash product. (13)

Question 85

What may cause damage deterioration or accelerated aging to parts of the mask?

Answer 85

Ammonium chloride's. (13)

Question 86

Do not polish the lens with what?

Answer 86

Paper towels. (13)

Question 87

PPE in accordance with NFPA 1851 and TCFP rules shall be retired how many years from the date of manufacture?

Answer 87

10 years. (13)

Question 88

Care shall be taken to prevent further degradation or damage by non-destructively tagging and storing only where?

Answer 88

On paper or cardboard container. (13)