Gerda Key!

Question 1

Where should the Gerda key be located?

What’s engraved on the key?

Answer 1

In leather case - worn on uniform belt by OIC of appliance

Appliance call sign apparently

Question 2

Equipment consists of…?

Answer 2

1. Leather pouch
2. Small drill bit with rubber cover - used for removing any dirt from inside the barrel of the key
3. The key itself

Question 3

Key found on..?

Answer 3

PLs
Pumps
FRUs
FIUs
CBRN
CUs

Question 4

A method for recording the receiving and handing over of the key must be put in place.

Gera key may be used to open the following;

Answer 4

1. PIBs
2. Barrier gates
3. Lift motor rooms
4. Elec intake rooms
5. Gas intake rooms
6. Boiler rooms
7. Tank rooms
8. Roof access
9. Fuse boxes/Circuit board breakers
10. Bin/refuse chambers
11. Ladders + caninets

Question 5

What should be done if a Gerda key is lost or stolen?

Answer 5

1. Control must be informed so that it can be removed from the list of attributes, same if it’s found again..(only if it’s a PL a P)
2. SM investigates
3. Loss report form
4. Loss reported to the Rozzers