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Permalink Reply by Jeremy L. Hunt DC-18 on May 1, 2011 at 4:04pm

You are exactly right inregards to the coming weather. I currently decide the level of Personal Protective Equipment needed based on the call's situation. The basic PPE that I wear are coveralls, Strucutural Fire Helmet, Structural Fire Boots, Flashlight, Cell Phone, Portable Radio, Digital Camera, 5 Gas Multi Gas Detector, and T Pass alert device. For Respertory protection, again it is based on the call's situation, typically my investigation preceeds the overhaul of the fire scene, therefore I ususally begin by wearing SCBA, followed by filtered mask as conditions permit. The highest level of Personal Protective Equipment that I have used and have trainined multiple times in is LEVEL A, for those invironments that are to toxic to be in.

Permalink Reply by Gilles Dionne on May 1, 2011 at 10:22pm

i agree with you, we should wear PPE and if possible, do your investigation with a partner.no one know what could hapen alone on a scene.

stay safe

Gilles

Permalink Reply by Jeff Allen on May 2, 2011 at 7:37am

Based on the situation I carry everything from bunker gear to a half face respirator. I never remain on scene without at least a cell phone if not a walkie talkie, and as many arsonists return to the scene within 24 hours of setting the fire, my Fire Chief realizes the importance of my security so I have a police commission and am always armed for my protection. Be safe.