❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on PPE supplies for Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The answer indicates sufficient stock and no current or forecast shortages.
AnsweredQoN 6095Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the management of the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic in Western Australia, and I ask: (a) What quantities of the following supplies will be required and provided to Department of Fire and Emergency Services staff: (i) Long-sleeved gown; (ii) Surgical face mask; (iii) Face shield or goggles; (iv) Disposable non-sterile gloves; (v) Hand sanitizer; and (vi) Anti-bacterial soap; (b) Are there any shortages of the above stores at any WA fire stations or within the Department of Fire and Emergency Services; and (c) If yes to (b): (i) Which fire stations/operational departments have shortages; and (ii) How and when will these shortages be rectified?
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Answered
19 May 2020
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services
Response time
6 days
(a) As the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic in WA is unknown, the Department cannot advise what quantities of the supplies outlined will be required at this stage. However, all stations and facilities have sufficient stock of required PPE. DFES has an emergency cache containing disposable gloves and Nitrile gloves. DFES has personal issue goggles and crew breathing apparatus for operational use.
(b) - (c) There are no current or forecast shortages of required PPE, hand sanitiser or anti-bacterial soap.
(b) - (c) There are no current or forecast shortages of required PPE, hand sanitiser or anti-bacterial soap.
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