FOPS003 Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Operation Support
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20m
This title describes the types of personal protective equipment that may be used by the Fire Operation Support person working at the scene of a fire or other emergency incident. Reviewed are the components of the protective ensemble used by support personnel and firefighters, special situations that require additional PPE by firefighters on scene, and a review of the care and maintenance of PPE that the Fire Operation Support person is responsible for.
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