Baltimore County Fire Department Protective Clothing and Equipment S.O.P. #: 400-26

Practice flashcards covering the standards, equipment identification, maintenance schedules, and operational requirements for fire department protective clothing.

400-26

PPE and SCBA

A Pass pre alert warning of short beeps that sounds after the device sits undisturbed for approximately ________, indicating it is prepared to go into a full alarm.

25 seconds

After the pre alert warning, the device will go into full alarm approximately _________, if no movement occurs.

5 seconds

Battery used for SCBA Pass Devices.

Duracel MN-1604

P.A.S.S. Battery Replacement Schedule

April and October

Chief Officer Turnout Color

White

Standard Uniformed Member Turnout Color

Yellow or PBI Tan

Captain Helmet Color

Red

Lieutenant Helmet Color

Blue

Fire-Rescue Academy/Safety Office Helmet Color

Orange.

Fire Investigation Helmet Color

Black.

Officer Helmet Decals

White.

Engine, Truck, and EMS Personnel Helmet Decals

Blue

The standard that safety glasses must meet to be considered approved protection

ANSI Z87.1

Helmet providing total eye, ear, head, and face protection required for members and spotters using gas-powered saws during non-IDLH operations.

Logger style helmet

Tillerman Protective Requirements

full turnout gear while responding to emergency incidents

Driver Protective Requirements

Turnout gear is optional during response but must be readily accessible, and helmets must be worn once exiting the cab at firegrounds.

Document used for formal gear inspections.

Form 35

The document used to explain gear contamination after it has been removed from service and tagged>

Form 58

Form 133P Form used to request turn out gear or to return to supply.

Form 133P

A free fall greater than ______ required a personal Class 2 Harness to be placed out of service and inspected buy the manufacturer.

3 feet

Gear inspections are performed when?

January and July

Helmets shall be marked on the ________ of the rear brim with black permanent in.

Underside

Gloves shall be marked on the _____ of the gloves, as close to the wrist cuff as possible.

Outside

Turnout coat shall be marked on the underside of the collar on the ______ side.

Left

Turn out pants shall be marked on the inside near the _____ of the pants.

Waist

Hoods shall be marked on the underside of the _____ section.

Underside

Loaner gear is available at:

Station 1