1. Nomex has become a widely used fabric in the manufacturing of the hoods of a firefighter's personal protective equipment (PPE). Nomex is inherently resistive to high-heat temperatures and can withstand short periods of temperatures as high as 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. Because Nomex hoods provide such protection, firefighters are prone to remaining in a hostile environment longer than recommended. This prolonged duration often results in heat injuries or thermal burns that could have been avoided.
Discuss your ideas of how you would write a department SOP relative to preventing such injuries to firefighters within your department. Give specific examples and include technical report findings that can be found on the Internet.
2. Do you prefer qualitative research or quantitative research? Why? (fire related)