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Beaumont Fire Department
Standard Operating Guideline
601.01 Appendix A – PPE Risk Assessment
Chief Earl White
Effective: October 10, 2022
Types of Duties Performed
A. Structural Fire Fighting:
1. Lay and connect hose lines
2. Apparatus operation
3. Direct nozzles - direct hose stream Carry, place, and climb ladders Fire pump
operation
4. Ventilation of structure Salvage and overhaul
5. Search and rescue
6. Forcible entry
7. Wildland
B. Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting: (Not Applicable)
C. Specialty Rescue:
1. Mitigate hazardous materials emergency
2. Motor vehicle extrication/stabilization
3. EMS
4. High angle rescue
5. Confined space rescue
Satisfaction Rating of Gear
1) Meets Department Needs
2) Does Not Meet Department Needs
3) Exceeds Department Needs
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Structural PPE
Structural Helmets Protective Hoods Coat/trouser
1
outer shell
1
Coat/trouser moisture barrier
1
1
Coat/trouser thermal liner
1
Structural gloves
1
Structural boots
Rating Structural Fire Fighting PPE
Based on the hazards encountered by your department how would you rate the following qualities for each
element listed? Prioritize the following categories by order of importance to you organization with”1” being the
most important “2” the 2nd most important etc. Use each number once only.
Design of Finished Garment
Durability of construction
3
Ergonomic design features
2
Proper fitting and design
1
Structural Helmet
Thermal protection
1
Impact protection
2
Weight
4
Profile (Low/High)
5
Balance
3
Cost
6
Structural Coat and Trouser (includes all three layers)
Direct flame protection
1
UV degradation
7
Cut/tear/abrasion resistance
4
Ease of donning
5
Comfort
6
TPP
2
3
THL
Structural Hoods
Direct flame protection (LOI)
1
Thermal protective performance (TPP)
2
Moisture vapor flow (THL)
3
Durability
4
Comfort
5
Cost
6
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Structural Boots
Weight
6
Cut/tear/abrasion resistance
2
Thermal protective performance (TPP)
1
Moisture Vapor Flow (THL)
4
Puncture protection
3
Sole durability/replacement
5
7 Cost
Structural Gloves
Moisture Vapor Flow (THL)
3
Thermal protective performance
1
Dexterity
5
Tactile
4
Durability
2
Cost
6
Frequency of Use of Ensemble Elements *(based on 2020 response data)
Number of and type of fire incidents: 552
Number of and type of rescue/EMS calls: 18,768
Total # of calls: 19,320
Percentage of Fire Calls: 2.86%
Percentage of non-fire calls: 97.14%
Risk Assessment Formula: R = (L x S) x % of fire related calls (2.86%)
R= risk being measured
L= likelihood of a firefighter being exposed to the hazard
S= Severity/Consequences to the firefighter exposed to the hazard
Risk Assessment Value of “L” and “S”
Value Likelihood Severity Consequence
0 Never None None
1 Exceptional Low Minor Injury
2 Occasional Moderate Major Injury
3 Very Likely High Life Threatening
4 Always Extreme Death
“0” should only be allowed where there is absolutely NO chance of the hazard being encountered.
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Use formula values listed above to complete the “Hazard/Risk Formula Calculations” table below:
Hazard Risk Formula Calculations
Hazard Likelihood Severity Risk % Control Measures
Origin / Type
Of firefighter Consequences to R = (LxS) x %
being firefighter if of fire related
exposed to exposed to calls
hazard hazard
Thermal Hazards
Convective Heat High TPP
3326%
Radiant Heat High TPP
33 26%
Flame High TPP
34 34%
Contact Heat High LOI
34 34%
Molten Metal High TPP
14 11%
Burning Embers High LOI
3217%
Conductive Heat High LOI
3434%
Flashover High TPP
3434%
Electrical Hazards
Electrical Arch High TPP
3434%
Static Electricity Anti-Static Fiber
139%
Environmental Hazards
Ambient Cold Winter liner
113%
Ambient Hot High THL
3326%
Cold Surfaces Fire/Ice sole
113%
Air Velocity IH Pant/Harness
12
6%
Mechanical
Air Velocity Wind IH Pant/Harness
126%
Mechanical Hazards
Penetration High Burst Resistance
3217
%
Strength
Cut High Tear Resistance
3217
%
Abrasion High Taber Value
3217%
Non-Visibility Hazards
Not Being Seen
Type and Amount of
3 4 34%
Trim
Biological Hazards
Liquid CBRN
2317%
Gas CBRN
2422%
Biological Toxins CBRN
139%
Biological Allergens CBRN
1 3 9%
Airborne Pathogens CBRN
1 3 9%
Physiological Hazards
Physiological Heat High THL
34
34%
Stress
NFPA 1971 has been reviewed before purchase of protective clothing. All protective clothing issued to
members of the Beaumont Fire/Rescue Services shall be compliant with the minimum standards found in NFPA
1971.
All ensemble elements considered for purchase have been evaluated for comparative strengths and weaknesses.
The interface of all ensemble elements and equipment utilized by the department are considered for proper fit
and function.
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