(2) TB 185 - MSA Cairns Structure Firefighting Helmet

Question 1

MSA Cairns Helmet

NFPA _____ requires specific reflective trim to be fixed to the exterior shell of structure firefighting helmets.

How many in total lime-green 3M Scotchlite tetrahedrons SHALL be fixed to each panel of the shell for visibility in low light conditions?

Answer 1

1971

8

Question 2

The MSA Cairns 1044 Structure Firefighting Helmet color Identification is as follows:

Answer 2

Chief Officers — WHITE

Captain I and Captain II — RED

All other ranks — YELLOW

Question 3

Leather shields designed to fit the MSA 1044 helmet will be color designated as follows:

Answer 3

Fire Commissioners, Chiefs, Captains — WHITE

All other ranks (except rookie firefighters) — RED

Probationary firefighters — YELLOW

Question 4

Proper helmet fit places the headband just above your _______ and ________ with the nape strap “hugging” the bump on the back of your head.

Answer 4

-eyebrows and ears

Question 5

You shall replace the helmet after it has withstood an impact, even if there is no visible damage.

The fire helmet should be removed from service and evaluated or replaced by _________.

Answer 5

S&M

Question 6

Helmets shall be identified by the member’s last name in ____ inch capitalized reflective letters centered on the top side of the outer rear protective brim.

Also, what color are the letters for each rank?

Answer 6

-1”

•All Chief officers — BLACK letters
•Captains — WHITE letters
•All ranks below Captain — RED letters

Question 7

Other than NAME and ASSIGNMENT, no other identification or emblems will be allowed on helmets unless it is useful info such as TELEPHONE NUMBERS which may be placed where on the helmet?

Answer 7

inside the crown or bottom side of the brim.

Question 8

To ensure company accountability, all helmets shall have what color reflective numbers (member’s assigned station/company) adhered to each of the left and right black passport brackets?

Answer 8

Silver