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While cleaning your personal protective equipment (PPE), you notice a small tear in the thermal lining of your jacket. What should you do?

Firefighters must take personal responsibility for their gear. If a flaw is found, it must be reported and the item taken out of service to ensure safety.

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Question: While cleaning your personal protective equipment (PPE), you notice a small tear in the thermal lining of your jacket. What should you do?

Answer options:

  • Use it for one more shift and report it if the tear gets bigger.
  • Try to repair the tear yourself with heavy-duty tape.
  • Tell your partner about it so they know to be careful around you. ✅ Immediately report the damage to your supervisor and follow the procedure for replacement.

Correct answer: Immediately report the damage to your supervisor and follow the procedure for replacement.

Explanation: Firefighters must take personal responsibility for their gear. If a flaw is found, it must be reported and the item taken out of service to ensure safety.

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