06:PPE

Question 1

10 Pieces of structural PPE

Answer 1

Firefighting helmet
Flash hood
Bunker Coat
Bunker Pants
Fire Fighting gloves
Fire fighting boots
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus complete with PASS alarm
Facepiece

Question 2

Three layers of Bunker gear (verbatim)

Answer 2

Outer SHELL
Moisture barrier
Thermal layer

Question 3

2 levels of eye protection

Answer 3

Primary
Secondary

Question 4

Four respiratory hazards a FF will face:

Answer 4

Oxygen deficient environments
High temperatures
Smoke
Toxins

Question 5

Respiratory hazards of high temperatures (3)

Answer 5

Thermal burns
Respiratory burns
Thermal stress resulting in cardiovascular collapse

Question 6

Types of breathing apparatus use by EFRS

Answer 6

Open circuit system
Supplied air systems

Question 7

Studies show, on average, it takes _____ FFs _____ minutes to find a downed firefighter.

Answer 7

Studies show, on average, it takes 12 FFs 20 minutes to find a downed firefighter.

Question 8

Kernmantle Rope Types: (3)
(Stretch and elongation%)

Answer 8

Low Stretch - @ 2kN <5% elongation
Medium Stretch - @ 2 kN 5>10% elongation
High Stretch - @ 2 kN >10% elongation