Bunker Gear Selection, Inspection and Maintenance - Revision history

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 The established guideline shall comply with NFPA 1851, the Standard on Selection, Care and Maintenance of Structural Fire Fighting Protective Ensembles, 2014 edition. The manufacturer requirements of the protective ensembles shall also be reviewed.
 * '''Selection Committee:'''
-**The Department’s designated Safety Committee shall oversee the authorization/ selection of structural firefighting ensemble. The Assistant Fire Chief or his/her designee will be responsible for the care, maintenance and record keeping of the Department’s personal protective equipment.
+**The Department’s designated Safety Committee shall oversee the authorization/ selection of structural firefighting ensemble. The Division Chief of Training or his/her designee will be responsible for the care, maintenance and record keeping of the Department’s personal protective equipment.
 * '''Contract Resources'''<BR>
 If this organization elects to utilize contract resources for specific parts of this program, the contractor shall substantiate to the committee that it has been recognized by the manufacturer to perform:
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 ===After-Market Modifications and Alterations===
-* No after-market modifications or alterations of any type to any ensemble or ensemble element unless authorized by the manufacturer, Assistant Chief and Fire Chief. This includes but is not limited to hooks, patches, snaps, belts, paint, decals, etc.
+* No after-market modifications or alterations of any type to any ensemble or ensemble element unless authorized by the manufacturer or Deputy Chief. This includes but is not limited to hooks, patches, snaps, belts, paint, decals, etc.
-* Helmets - No physical alterations of department issued PPE is permitted, with the exception of helmet reflective tetrahedrons. Three non-consecutive tetrahedrons can be removed and replaced with reflective stickers. The stickers must first be approved by the Fire Chief prior to being placed onto the helmet. One sticker will be the VMR Technician sticker. The remaining tetrahedrons must be colors that are currently approved by the manufacturer (lime green, red, orange, white, and black) Only silk screen or brass eagle shields are authorized. The firefighter's last name shall be clearly visible from the back of the helmet. Any questions on this should be directed to the bunker gear program manager or Assistant Fire Chief.
+* Helmets - Three non-consecutive tetrahedrons can be removed and replaced with reflective stickers. The stickers must first be approved by the Fire Chief prior to being placed onto the helmet. One sticker will be the VMR Technician sticker. The remaining tetrahedrons must be colors that are currently approved by the manufacturer (lime green, red, orange, white, and black) Only silk screen or brass eagle shields are authorized. The firefighter's last name shall be clearly visible from the back of the helmet. Any questions on this should be directed to the bunker gear program manager or Deputy Chief.
 ===Manufacturer’s Instructions===
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 ===SELECTION===
 Risk Assessment
-* The Assistant Fire Chief or his /her designee shall initiate a risk assessment with the goal of establishing the appropriate needs for the personal protective equipment of the organization on an annual basis.<BR>
+* The Division Chief of Training or his /her designee shall initiate a risk assessment with the goal of establishing the appropriate needs for the personal protective equipment of the organization on an annual basis.<BR>
 The risk assessment shall consider the following:
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 * Other issues deemed important<BR>
-The Assistant Fire Chief, or his /her designee shall have the option to contact manufacturers or vendors to field test other protective ensembles and evaluate their equipment for technology changes and organizational needs.<BR>
+The Division Chief of Training or his /her designee shall have the option to contact manufacturers or vendors to field test other protective ensembles and evaluate their equipment for technology changes and organizational needs.<BR>
 '''Purchase Specifications'''<BR>
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 ===After-Market Modifications and Alterations===
-* No after-market modifications or alterations of any type to any ensemble or ensemble element unless authorized by the manufacturer, Assistant Chief and Fire Chief. This includes but is not limited to hooks, patches, snaps, belts, paint, decals, etc.
+* No after-market modifications or alterations of any type to any ensemble or ensemble element unless authorized by the manufacturer, and/or Deputy Chief. This includes but is not limited to hooks, patches, snaps, belts, paint, decals, etc.
 ===Manufacturer's Instructions===
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 [[Category:Training and Safety]]

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 ===Section 2: Technical Rescue Gear===
 ===Purpose===
-* To established a guideline for the care and maintenance of personal protective equipment for technical rescue gear.
+To established a guideline for the care and maintenance of personal protective equipment for technical rescue gear.
-* This guideline is to be followed by all personnel. Any deviation must have the approval from the Fire Chief.
+This guideline is to be followed by all personnel. Any deviation must have the approval from the Fire Chief.
-* The following guideline is established to provide a program for the proper selection of protective ensembles and elements used by this organization for structural firefighting and the intent is to minimize the safety and health risks associated with poorly maintained, contaminated or damaged protective equipment.
+The following guideline is established to provide a program for the proper selection of protective ensembles and elements used by this organization for structural firefighting and the intent is to minimize the safety and health risks associated with poorly maintained, contaminated or damaged protective equipment.
 ===Procedure===

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 **At no time shall elements be placed in an airtight container, except when contaminated with a hazardous material.
 **Custody of each element shall be maintained until the investigation or litigation is concluded.
 [[File:jacket 1.jpg|500px|thumb|left|Jacket 1 Form]]

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 ===130.12 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment===
 ===PURPOSE:===
 To established a guideline for the care and maintenance of personal protective equipment for structural firefighting.<BR>

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 ==Section 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE==
-===130.12 Bunker Gear Care & Maintenance===
+===130.12 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment===
 ===PURPOSE:===

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 * Ensembles or ensemble elements shall be retired and removed from service when they are worn or damaged to the extent that they can no longer be repaired, decontamination is not possible or cost prohibited.
 * A member of this organization who has received specialized training in the inspection and repair of ensembles and ensemble elements shall determine retirement.
-* A Contract Resource can also make recommendations for retirement however; final determination shall be made by fire officer responsible for our protective ensembles, which has received specialized training in the inspection and repair of ensembles and ensemble elements.<BR>
+* A Contract Resource can also make recommendations for retirement however; final determination shall be made by fire officer responsible for our protective ensembles, which has received specialized training in the inspection and repair of ensembles and ensemble elements.
 '''Disposition

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 * UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS shall always be utilized when handling soiled and contaminated elements.
 * The manufacturer of the element shall be contacted anytime there is a question regarding cleaning or decontaminating.
-* Cleaning shall be classified as Routine Cleaning, Advanced Cleaning and Specialized Cleaning.<BR>
+* Cleaning shall be classified as Routine Cleaning, Advanced Cleaning and Specialized Cleaning.
 '''Routine Cleaning'''
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 * To prevent structural damage to the ensemble or ensemble element, heavy scrubbing or spraying with high velocity water jets, such as a power washer, shall not be used.
 * Protective ensembles and ensemble elements shall be cleaned separately from non-protective items. Non protective ensemble items (clothing, household articles, etc.) shall not be washed with protective ensemble items.
-* To prevent damage to components and cross contamination, the shells and liners of protective garment elements shall be separated and cleaned with like items (shells with shells and liners with liners, etc.).<BR>
+* To prevent damage to components and cross contamination, the shells and liners of protective garment elements shall be separated and cleaned with like items (shells with shells and liners with liners, etc.).
 '''Routine Cleaning Procedures'''
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 ''' Cleaning Procedures for Garment Element using Machine Washer'''
 * The following procedures shall be used for machine cleaning:
-**Load machine with no more than three jackets and pants and select “Program 30”. Select “Program 29” for liners. Maximum of ten liners may be washed at any given time.
+**Load machine with no more than three jackets and pants.
 **Press “start”. Machine is preset for automatic operation by manufacturer of extractor.
 **If biohazard contamination is suspected, manually add eight ounces of disinfectant as machine fills.
 **Do not overload the machine.
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 ***Place elements in a clean, dry, well ventilated area.
 ***Do not dry in direct sunlight.
 **For machine drying:
 **Machine drying will not be permitted.
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 ****Contract Resource
 ***Hoods shall be dried in accordance with the provisions identified in Drying Procedures<BR>
+**Hoods shall be washed each Sunday.
 * Glove Cleaning Procedures
 **Wear protective gloves and eye/face splash protection.

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 * Language detailing a pre-bid conference, if deemed necessary.
 * Language requiring bid samples be submitted, if deemed necessary.
 * Language indicating that an inspection of received products will be completed prior to final acceptance of all orders.
 * Language detailing performance demands such as delivery, sizing, training, etc.
 * Garment outer shell fabric, weight and, color.
 * Garment thermal liner/moisture barrier composite.

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 * <u>'''Hazardous Materials Emergencies'''</u>: Incidents involving the release or potential release of hazardous chemicals into the environment that can cause loss of life, personnel injury, or damage to property and the environment.
 * <u>'''Helmet'''</u>: An element of the protective ensemble designed to provide minimum protection to the head.
-* <u>'''Hood'''</u>: The interface component element of the protective ensemble designed to provide limited protection to the coat/helmet/SCBA facepiece interface area.
+* <u>'''Hood'''</u>: The interface component element of the protective ensemble designed to provide limited protection to the coat/helmet/SCBA face piece interface area.
 * <u>'''Integrity'''</u>: The ability of a ensemble or element to remain intact and provide continued minimum performance.
-* <u>'''Interface Area'''</u>: An area of the body where the protective garments, helmet, gloves, footwear, or SCBA facepiece meet (i.e., the protective coat/helmet/SCBA facepiece area, protective coat/protective trouser area, the protective coat/glove area, and the protective trouser/footwear area).
+* <u>'''Interface Area'''</u>: An area of the body where the protective garments, helmet, gloves, footwear, or SCBA face piece meet (i.e., the protective coat/helmet/SCBA face piece area, protective coat/protective trouser area, the protective coat/glove area, and the protective trouser/footwear area).
 * <u>'''Liner System'''</u>: The combination of the moisture barrier and thermal barrier as used in a garment.
 * <u>'''Maintenance'''</u>: Procedures for inspection, repair, and retirement of protective clothing and equipment.

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 * <u>'''Energy Absorbing System'''</u>: A material, suspension system, or combination thereof incorporated into the design of the helmet to attenuate impact energy.
 * <u>'''Ensemble'''</u>: Multiple elements of clothing and equipment designed to provide a degree of protection for fire fighters from adverse exposures to the inherent risks of structural fire fighting operations and certain other emergency operations. The elements of the protective ensemble are coats, trousers, coveralls, helmets, gloves, footwear, and interface components.
-* <u>'''Faceshield'''</u>: A helmet component intended to help protect a portion of the wearer’s face in addition to the eyes, not intended as primary eye protection.
+* <u>'''Face shield'''</u>: A helmet component intended to help protect a portion of the wearer’s face in addition to the eyes, not intended as primary eye protection.
 * <u>'''Field test'''</u>: The non-laboratory evaluation of one or more protective ensemble elements used to determine product performance related to organizational expectations or to compare products in a manner related to their intended use.
 * <u>'''Fit'''</u>: The quality, state or manner in which the length and closeness of clothing, when worn, relates to the human body.