DAY 5

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DAY 5
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Proper PPE

• There is to be NO non issued PPE to be worn while
  on duty. FRA Policy 9.1.1
• Follow proper procedures to have equipment tested
  through RD committee. DFR 5.1.1

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PWC PPE Audit

• Helmets
• 636 Checked
• 30 Found damaged to the point of being out of
  service.
• 79 missing
• PARS tags not being used properly and/or missing
• Helmet identifiers missing or not used properly,
  both side identifiers and furnace pieces.

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PWC PPE Audit

• Hoods
• 636 Checked
• 41 were missing
• 6 damaged to the point of being out of service
• 6 found to be unapproved

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PWC PPE Audit

• Turnout Coats
• 636 Checked
• 36 missing
• 1 damaged to the point of being out of service
• Findings
• Pockets need reinforcement
• Primary Secondary gear being used as burn
  facilitator gear.
• Turnout Pants
• 636 Checked
• 34 missing
• Findings
• Pockets need reinforcement due to tools poking
  holes through the gear.
• Suspenders not being worn
• Primary Secondary gear being used as burn
  facilitator gear

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PWC PPE Audit

• Fire Gloves
• 636 Checked
• 57 missing
• 3 damaged to the point of being out of service
• 3 unapproved
• Utility Gloves
• 636 Checked
• 76 missing
• 7 damaged to the point of being out of service
• 56 unapproved
• Findings
• Large numbers of people purchasing unapproved
  gloves on their own.

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PWC PPE Audit

• Face piece
• 446 Checked
• 40 unapproved changes
• 12 damaged
• Findings
• Primary face piece being used as burn facilitator
  mask
• Modifications are being done to neck straps,
  clearcomms
• Damaged lenses

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PWC PPE Audit

• Findings that need to be changed
• Face pieces need to be complete with no
  alterations.
• Neck straps in place
• HUD device properly connected to face piece with
  batteries
• Clearcomm device properly connected to face piece
  with batteries
• Nose cup properly placed in face piece
• Suspenders need to be attached and worn at all
  times
• Helmet Identifiers to include proper furnace
  pieces must be set up properly.
• Proper number of PARS tags, you are accountable
  for six (6) PARS tags with three (3) of them
  being placed on the passports of the unit your
  are riding.

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Something to think about!
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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• All PPE shall be Visually and Physically
  Inspected by the Unit officer monthly.
• Findings will be documented on the PPE monthly
  check sheets.
• All PPE monthly check sheets will be filed in
  station files.

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• Definitions
• Routine Cleaning Is a light cleaning of the
  ensemble performed by the end user without taking
  the ensemble out of service.
• Advanced Cleaning a thorough cleaning of the
  ensemble by machine washing and takes place at
  the time of an advanced inspection (once a year)
• Morning Pride Recommends 2 advanced cleanings per
  year

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• When
• After any incident where PPE has become
  contaminated.
• How
• Separate liners from shell to prevent cross
  contamination.
• Refer to manufactures label for special care
  instructions.
• Wash inner liner in washing machine with mild
  detergent.
• Ensure that the washing machine uses the proper
  RPM and temperature (not to exceed 105 degree)
  settings.
• Use proper not abrasive detergent with a pH range
  on 6.0 10.5 per NFPA 1851
• Brush off all dry debris.
• Use a mild detergent and a light bristle brush to
  hand wash outer shell of PPE.

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• How (Continued)-
• Hang drying is the preferred method.
• If machine drying, closely examine the gear. If
  it has a smoke smell or it might even be
  slightly dirty, DO NOT MACHINE DRY. This can
  cause permanent damage or weaken the PPE.
• Hang dry both the inner and outer layers in a
  well ventilated area.
• Keep out of direct sunlight.

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• ?Damage
• Damage ?

• How (Continued)-
• Inspect inner and outer layers for tears, rips,
  cuts, and punctures.
• Check for missing hardware.
• Look for missing or damaged reflective trim.
• Look for thermal damage charring, burn holes,
  melting, discoloration on inside and outside.
• Check for leakage indicating potential moisture
  barrier damage.

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• How (Continued)
• Hood Inspection
• Check for loss of elasticity in face opening.
• Look for loss of material elasticity or evidence
  of stretching out-of-shape.
• Look for broken or missing stitching.
• Check seam integrity.

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• How (Continued)
• Gloves
• Look for shrinkage.
• Check for liner inversion.
• Look for loss of flexibility.
• Footwear
• Look for loss of water resistance.
• Look for exposed or damaged parts.

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• How (Continued)
• Helmet
• Check for outer shell damage (dents, abrasions,
  etc.)
• Look for damaged or missing components.
• Check for damage to the ear covers.
• Check eye protecting for scratches, melting, etc.

• Damage?
• Damage?

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PPE Inspections Maintenance (NFPA 1581)

• When structural firefighting gear should be
  retired?
• Manufactured date of greater than 10 years.
• PPE is so worn, damaged, or contaminated that
  repairs or cleaning is not possible or cost
  effective.
• When PPE is contaminated by CBRN terrorism agents
  following a confirmed exposure.

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Structural PPE

• Commonly referred to as bunkers.
• Made of three layers outer shell, moisture
  barrier, and thermal liner.
• Layers help meet thermal protective criteria.
• Thermal protective performance refers to the time
  a wearer has before a 2nd degree or greater burn
  will be sustained.
• TPP for structural firefighting coats is 35
  seconds.

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PPE effectiveness

• PPE only effective if worn properly.
• Good PPE habits and a positive attitude can
  minimize injuries.
• Taking shortcuts with PPE can lead to injury.
• Good habits include fast and proper donning of
  appropriate PPE.
• Some firefighters prefer the appearance of
  salty and/or dirty gear as an indicator of
  their experience status as a veteran
  firefighter. These individuals are at grave
  unnecessary risk. Clean PPE is a matter of life
  and death.

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PPE effectiveness

• Soiled protective garments will expose
  firefighters to toxins, poisons, carcinogens,
  infectious bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens
  and other harmful substances that can enter the
  body through ingestion, inhalation, and/or
  absorption.
• Repeated small exposures can over time cause
  serious health problems.
• Soiled or contaminated PPE reflect less heat and
  are less insulative than clean PPE. The PPE is
  also at increased risk to catch fire and injure
  you.

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PPE Suggestions

• Keep PPE clean.
• Practice team checks.
• Position PPE for rapid donning.
• Always use prudent judgment.
• PPE includes flashlight, tool, radio, earplugs,
  eye protection, accountability tag and a partner.
• Practice proper donning and doffing.
• Stay hydrated when wearing PPE.

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PPE

• Donning
• Place feet into boots.
• Pull up the pants and secure Velcro and clasp.
• Pull up suspenders and tighten.
• Put on fire resistive hood.
• Put on coat.
• Connect coat fasteners.
• Put on helmet.
• Lower ear flaps.
• Secure Chin strap.
• Secure collar.
• Put on gloves.

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PPE

• Doffing
• Remove Gloves
• Undo collar
• Undo chin strap on helmet
• Remove helmet
• Undo coat fasteners
• Remove coat
• Remove fire resistant hood
• Take off suspenders
• Undo pants clasp and Velcro
• Remove bunker pants
• Place gear in ready position.

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Proper PPE-Minimum Required Per Incident Type

• EMS Calls Station uniform, gloves, fanny pack
• Structure Fire Helmet, Nomex hood, fire gloves,
  turnout coat, turnout pants, structural
  firefighting boots, SCBA with face piece
• Brush Fire Helmet, Utility Gloves, Station
  uniform, Steel toed boots, Safety Glasses
• Auto Accidents Helmet, utility gloves, Nomex
  hood, turnout coat, turnout pants, steel toes
  boots, and safety vest. Safety vest may not be
  worn by personnel actively involved in
  extrication.
• LZs Helmet, Nomex hood, fire gloves, turnout
  coat, turnout pants, structural firefighting
  boots, SCBA with face piece (do not need to be on
  air)

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Proper PPE-Minimum Required Per Incident Type

• Inside Gas Leak - Helmet, Nomex hood, fire
  gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, structural
  firefighting boots, SCBA with face piece
• Outside Gas Leak - Helmet, Nomex hood, fire
  gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, structural
  firefighting boots, SCBA with face piece
• Hazmat - Helmet, Nomex hood, fire gloves, turnout
  coat, turnout pants, structural firefighting
  boots, SCBA with face piece

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Test Questions

• Please Answer Questions 1 through