Routine Cleaning of PPE: Chapter 9

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Which item below would not be used to clean structural fire fighting PPE? *

Mild detergent

Soft-bristle brush

Chlorine bleach

Clean towel

The water temperature for cleaning PPE should never exceed: *

95° F

125° F

115° F

105° F

How is routine cleaning of structural fire fighting coats, pants, helmets and hoods performed? *

Spray mild detergent on soiled area, scrub spot with a soft bristle brush, rinse in 105° F water and air dry

Spray mild detergent on soiled area, scrub spot with a wire brush, rinse in 125° F water and air dry

Spray stain remover on soiled area, scrub spot with a soft bristle brush, rinse in 105° F water and air dry

Spray stain remover on soiled area, scrub spot with a wire brush, rinse in 115° F water and air dry

Rubber boots can be soaked for 10 minutes, but soaking is not recommended for leather boots. *

True

False

What can be used on gloves during routine cleaning to remove embedded combustion products that cannot be used on other elements? *

Petroleum based degreaser

Chlorine bleach

Stiff-bristle brush

None of the above

What should you do if routine cleaning does not satisfactorily clean your structural fire fighting element? *

Use a diluted chlorine bleach solution for better cleaning

Air dry the element, and continue to use it

Send the element for an advanced cleaning

Ask your supervisor for a new one

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