Chapter 3: Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards
What is the flame-resistant material fire fighter PPE is made out of?
Nomex
Kevlar
PBI
What materials can structural firefighting boots be made from?
Rubber or leather
What is the NFPA standard on station/work uniforms?
1975
Why should firefighters make sure their PPE is dry before engaging in a structure fire?
Water trapped in the fabric can boil and cause steam burns
The first step in donning PPE
Put protective hood on
First step in doffing PPE
Remove gloves
Open-circuit breathing apparatus
Typically used
Exhaled air is released into the atmosphere through a one-way valve
Closed-circuit breathing apparatus
Recycles the users exhaled air
Passes through a mechanism that removes carbon dioxide
No air is released to the outside environment
What is hydrostatic testing for?
To test SCBA cylinders for any defects or damage
How often are SCBA cylinders hydrostatically tested?
Every 3 years
What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit SCBA’s?
1981
What is the NFPA standard on PPE for wildland fire fighting?
1977
What equipment must be worn with structural firefighting besides PPE and SCBA?
PASS device
What does PASS device stand for?
Personal Alarm Safety Ststem
What part of the SCBA controls the flow of air to the user?
The regulator
What is the purpose of a pass device?
To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a certain period of time
The SCBA pressure on the cylinder gauge and regulator pressure gauge must be within __% agreement
10%
What is the first step in cleaning the SCBA?
Rinse the entire unit with water
What can be used to clean face pieces?
Soap and water
What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting?
1971
How often must firefighters have their SCBA face pieces fit tested?
Annually
What is the NFPA standard on personal alert safety systems?
1982
Fire helmets have an inner layer for added _____ protection
Thermal
What are three of many gases often present in smoke?
Phosgene
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen cyanide
How much does a full set of PPE weigh?
50lbs
What is the purpose of skipped breathing?
To conserve air
What is the purpose of the moisture barriers in firefighting PPE?
To keep liquids and vapors from reaching the skin
What federal agency sets the design, testing, and certification requirements for respiratory protection?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
What percentage of air does the SCBA low air alarm activate?
35%
