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Chapter 3 Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

When should firefighting PPE be cleaned?

A

after every fire, or anytime that it is exposed to carcinogens
page 76

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2
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When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check to ensure that the cylinder has at least a certain minimum specified % of its capacity of air. What that percentage?

A

90%
page 94

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3
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After placing your PPE in logical order, what is the fire step in donning ppe?

A

Put your protective hood on
page 77

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4
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How are protective hoods warn?

A

over the face piece but under the helmet
page 72

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5
Q

how long should it take a firefighter to don and activate an SCBA

A

1 minute
page 94

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6
Q

Which part of the structural firefighting ppe is designed to protect the neck and ears?

A

the protective hood
page 71

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7
Q

structural firefighting ppe is designed to be worn with which specific piece of equipment

A

SCBA
page 69

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8
Q

why should fire fighters make sure their PPE is dry before engaging in structural firefighting?

A

because water trapped in the fabric can boil and cause steam burns in fire conditions
page 81

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9
Q

from which material(s) can structural firefighting boots be constructed?

A

rubber or leather
page 73

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10
Q

a PASS device can be set off manually or will go off automatically under which circumstance?

A

if the device is motionless fore a set period of time
page 74

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11
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What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?

A

1981
page 71

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12
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Which of the following can be the cause of a leak in a facepiece seal?

A

Ponytails or buns that interfere with the fir of the head harness
page 92

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13
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What is one requirement of structural firefighting gloves?

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They must meet the applicable NFPA standard
page 74

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14
Q

During routine SCBA checks, the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with the regulator pressure gauge within what range?

A

10%
page 91

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15
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What is the NFPA standard on station/work uniforms?

A

1975
page 69

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16
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When filling an SCBA cylinder from a cascade system, a fire fighter must:

A

ensure it is safe to fill by checking hydrostatic test date
page 122

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17
Q

what is the NFPA standard on personal alter safety systems?

A

1982
page 71

18
Q

Which specific piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA?

A

PASS device
page 69

19
Q

What is the NFPA standard on protective clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting?

A

1977
page 71

20
Q

how often are cylinders constructed of composite material required to be hydrostatically tested?

A

every 3 years
page 112

21
Q

What physical characteristic can have a negative effect on a user of an SCBA?

A

Conditioning
page 88

22
Q

Which federal agency sets the design, testing, and certification requirements for respiratory protection?

A

NIOSH
page 85

23
Q

When should fire fighters use the purge valve on the SCBA?

A

When the SCBA cylinder contains are but no air is coming into the mask
page 103

24
Q

Three gases that are produced by residential and commercial fire?

A

Phosgene, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Cyanide

25
Q

What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural an proximity firefighting?

A

1971
page 71

26
Q

How much of the body is structural firefighting PPE designed to cover?

A

Every square inch
page 69

27
Q

what is the purpose of the moisture barriers found in structural firefighting PPE

A

To keep liquids and vapors from reaching the skin
page 70

28
Q

which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user’s exhaled air?

A

closed-circuit
page 86

29
Q

How much does the full set of PPE weigh?

A

50 pounds
page 75

30
Q

According to the NFPA standard, how often must fire fighters have their SCBA face pieces fit-test?

A

Annually
page 92

31
Q

What is the first step in cleaning SCBA?

A

Rinse the entire unit using a hose with clean water
page 122

32
Q

During strenuous firefighting, how does the realistic use time of an SCBA compare to it rated use time?

A

The realistic time is about half the rated time
page 88

33
Q

what is one flame-resistant material?

A

Nomex
page72

34
Q

fire helmets have an inner liner for added _________ protection

A

Thermal
page 71

35
Q

What is one required feature of structural firefighting boots?

A

Reinforced toe
page 73

36
Q

What is the purpose of a PASS device

A

To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for set period of time
page 74

37
Q

What is the purpose of skip breathing

A

to conserve air
page 93

38
Q

which substance can be used to clean facepieces?

A

soap/water solutions
page 122

39
Q

NFPA standards require a low air alarm to activate on SCBA when what percentage of air is left?

A

35 %
page 92

40
Q

Which part of the SCBA controls the flow of air to the user?

A

Regulator
page 90

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