Chapter 3 Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards
When should firefighting PPE be cleaned?
after every fire, or anytime that it is exposed to carcinogens
page 76
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?
90%
page 94
After placing your PPE in logical order, what is the fire step in donning ppe?
Put your protective hood on
page 77
How are protective hoods warn?
over the face piece but under the helmet
page 72
how long should it take a firefighter to don and activate an SCBA
1 minute
page 94
Which part of the structural firefighting ppe is designed to protect the neck and ears?
the protective hood
page 71
structural firefighting ppe is designed to be worn with which specific piece of equipment
SCBA
page 69
why should fire fighters make sure their PPE is dry before engaging in structural firefighting?
because water trapped in the fabric can boil and cause steam burns in fire conditions
page 81
from which material(s) can structural firefighting boots be constructed?
rubber or leather
page 73
a PASS device can be set off manually or will go off automatically under which circumstance?
if the device is motionless fore a set period of time
page 74
What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?
1981
page 71
Which of the following can be the cause of a leak in a facepiece seal?
Ponytails or buns that interfere with the fir of the head harness
page 92
What is one requirement of structural firefighting gloves?
They must meet the applicable NFPA standard
page 74
During routine SCBA checks, the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with the regulator pressure gauge within what range?
10%
page 91
What is the NFPA standard on station/work uniforms?
1975
page 69
When filling an SCBA cylinder from a cascade system, a fire fighter must:
ensure it is safe to fill by checking hydrostatic test date
page 122
what is the NFPA standard on personal alter safety systems?
1982
page 71
Which specific piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA?
PASS device
page 69
What is the NFPA standard on protective clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting?
1977
page 71
how often are cylinders constructed of composite material required to be hydrostatically tested?
every 3 years
page 112
What physical characteristic can have a negative effect on a user of an SCBA?
Conditioning
page 88
Which federal agency sets the design, testing, and certification requirements for respiratory protection?
NIOSH
page 85
When should fire fighters use the purge valve on the SCBA?
When the SCBA cylinder contains are but no air is coming into the mask
page 103
Three gases that are produced by residential and commercial fire?
Phosgene, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Cyanide
What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural an proximity firefighting?
1971
page 71
How much of the body is structural firefighting PPE designed to cover?
Every square inch
page 69
what is the purpose of the moisture barriers found in structural firefighting PPE
To keep liquids and vapors from reaching the skin
page 70
which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user’s exhaled air?
closed-circuit
page 86
How much does the full set of PPE weigh?
50 pounds
page 75
According to the NFPA standard, how often must fire fighters have their SCBA face pieces fit-test?
Annually
page 92
What is the first step in cleaning SCBA?
Rinse the entire unit using a hose with clean water
page 122
During strenuous firefighting, how does the realistic use time of an SCBA compare to it rated use time?
The realistic time is about half the rated time
page 88
what is one flame-resistant material?
Nomex
page72
fire helmets have an inner liner for added _________ protection
Thermal
page 71
What is one required feature of structural firefighting boots?
Reinforced toe
page 73
What is the purpose of a PASS device
To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for set period of time
page 74
What is the purpose of skip breathing
to conserve air
page 93
which substance can be used to clean facepieces?
soap/water solutions
page 122
NFPA standards require a low air alarm to activate on SCBA when what percentage of air is left?
35 %
page 92
Which part of the SCBA controls the flow of air to the user?
Regulator
page 90
