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Chapter 9: Routine Cleaning of PPE
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Which item below would not be used to clean structural fire fighting PPE?
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Mild detergent
Chlorine bleach
Soft-bristle brush
Clean towel
The water temperature for cleaning PPE should never exceed:
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115° F
105° F
95° F
125° F
How is routine cleaning of structural fire fighting coats, pants, helmets and hoods performed?
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Spray mild detergent 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 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
Spray mild detergent on soiled area, scrub spot with a wire brush, rinse in 125° F water and air dry
Rubber boots can be soaked for 10 minutes, but soaking is not recommended for leather boots.
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What can be used on gloves during routine cleaning to remove embedded combustion products that cannot be used on other elements?
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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?
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Send the element for an advanced cleaning
Ask your supervisor for a new one
Air dry the element, and continue to use it
Use a diluted chlorine bleach solution for better cleaning