Decontamination

Question 1

What is decontamination

Answer 1

The procedure used to remove hazardous materials from people and equipment

Question 2

What are the associated potential hazard with decontamination (6)

Answer 2

Loss of air supply.
Dehydration.
Reduced comms.
Cross contamination.
Environmental pollution.
Slips trips and falls.

Question 3

What should be considered when setting up decontamination (5)

Answer 3

Type and scale of contamination.
Weather conditions.
Drainage.
Gradient of ground.
Access for oncoming vehicles.

Question 4

What should be done to assist a GTS wearer who has less than 100 bar

Answer 4

Use 2nd set

Question 5

What three types of firefighter decontamination

Answer 5

Wet - Dam and brush.
Wet - Hughes shower.
Dry.

Question 6

Where should ‘buddys’ pay particular attention when monitoring a firefighter going through wet decontamination (5)

Answer 6

Hands.
Knees.
Boots.
Areas of the suit which may trap contaminant.
Area indicated by ops before entry.