Firefighter Turnout Gear in Medical Devices

1. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this procedure Firefighter Turnout Gear in Medical Devices is to provide information and guidelines needed to ensure a safe approach to a fire emergency.

2. SCOPE:

This procedure outlines the fire-fighting actions to be carried out by the Emergency Response Team in the event of a fire.

3. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

Store Department: Store Incharge is responsible for formulating the fire-fighting procedure and organizing fire-fighting training and drills.
All Employees: All employees should follow the written guidelines of the fire-fighting procedure.
Security/Fire Department: Responsible for alarm monitoring, communication, and site clearance.

Firefighter Turnout Gear in Medical Devices

4. PROCEDURE of Firefighter Turnout Gear :

Fire Alarm

4.1 When a fire alarm sounds, the Security will announce the location of the fire (the affected building and fire-sector) as indicated on the alarm control panel.

4.2 The first arriving unit shall do a size up to determine if an actual emergency exists (smoke or flames visible).

4.3 The Fire Alarm Panel will indicate any areas of concern that the Fire Department will follow-up on before declaring an ALL CLEAR.

4.4 Once all incidents inside the building have been resolved, the Fire Department will reset any elevators and Fire Alarm Panels to resume safe building occupancy.

4.5 The Fire Department will declare the ALL CLEAR signal and will follow up with the Sheriff's Office and the Facilities Department as needed.

Fire Extinguishers

4.6 Keep the fire extinguisher vertically on the floor.

4.7 Hold the extinguisher 5 to 8 feet away from the fire in upwind direction.

4.8 Remove safety pin of the extinguisher.

4.9 Hold the horn of extinguisher by one hand and keep the horn towards the base of fire.

4.10 Open the extinguisher valve slowly by turning the knob in anticlockwise direction.

4.11 Spray CO2 gas through the horn. Direct the spray on the origin of fire and continue spraying till flame disappears.

4.12 Refill the empty cylinder immediately.

4.13 Replace the fire extinguisher with a filled extinguisher.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage

Members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) must utilize the following specialized gear to ensure safety during fire suppression:

4.14 Jacket & Pants: Used as a primary thermal barrier. They provide overlapping coverage and reinforced protection for the body against high temperatures and direct flame contact.

4.15 Helmet: Used to protect the head from heavy impact, falling debris, and extreme heat radiation during entry.

4.16 Gloves: Used to protect the hands from heat and cuts while maintaining the dexterity required to operate valves and fire-fighting tools.

4.17 Hood (Nomex Hood): Worn under the helmet to protect the head, neck, and face areas that are not covered by the jacket or helmet.

4.18 PASS Device (Personal Alert Safety System): Used as a life-safety distress signal. It is attached to the gear and sounds an automatic alarm if a firefighter remains motionless, signaling they are in distress.

4.19 SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus): Used to provide a continuous supply of clean, breathable air in environments filled with smoke, toxic gases, or low oxygen.

4.20 Boots: Used to provide specialized protection for the feet and ankles against punctures, heat, and slippery surfaces.