6 PPE

Question 1

What are the 10 pieces of personal protective equipment?

Answer 1

1. Fire Helmet
2. Flash Hood
3. Protective Coat (Bunker coat)
4. Protective Trousers (Bunker pants)
5. Firefighter Gloves
6. Firefighting Boots
7. Eye Protection
8. Hearing Protection
9. SCBA complete with Pass alarm
10. Face Piece

Question 2

3 Layers of the protective pants?

Answer 2

1. An outer shell
2. A moisture barrier
3. A thermal layer

Question 3

SCAB is comprised of 4 main components?

Answer 3

1. Cylinder
2. Harness
3. Face piece
4. PASS Alarm

Question 4

@ what pressure does the SCBA cylinder need to be replaced?

Answer 4

3600 psi or lower

Question 5

The SCBA harness consists of? 5 pieces

Answer 5

1. Frame
2. Harness
3. Pressure lines
4. Control systems
5. Alarm Systems

Question 6

What does a change in colour of the harness indicate and does it damage the material?

Answer 6

A change in colour is an indication of exposure to high heat, there is no damage to the material unless it becomes brittle.

Question 7

What are the 4 respiratory hazards a FF will face?

Answer 7

1. O2 deficiency
2. Smoke
3. Toxins
4. High Temperatures