Chapter 3: Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

What is the flame-resistant material fire fighter PPE is made out of?

Answer 1

Nomex
Kevlar
PBI

Question 2

What materials can structural firefighting boots be made from?

Answer 2

Rubber or leather

Question 3

What is the NFPA standard on station/work uniforms?

Answer 3

1975

Question 4

Why should firefighters make sure their PPE is dry before engaging in a structure fire?

Answer 4

Water trapped in the fabric can boil and cause steam burns

Question 5

The first step in donning PPE

Answer 5

Put protective hood on

Question 6

First step in doffing PPE

Answer 6

Remove gloves

Question 7

Open-circuit breathing apparatus

Answer 7

Typically used
Exhaled air is released into the atmosphere through a one-way valve

Question 8

Closed-circuit breathing apparatus

Answer 8

Recycles the users exhaled air
Passes through a mechanism that removes carbon dioxide
No air is released to the outside environment

Question 9

What is hydrostatic testing for?

Answer 9

To test SCBA cylinders for any defects or damage

Question 10

How often are SCBA cylinders hydrostatically tested?

Answer 10

Every 3 years

Question 11

What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit SCBA’s?

Answer 11

1981

Question 12

What is the NFPA standard on PPE for wildland fire fighting?

Answer 12

1977

Question 13

What equipment must be worn with structural firefighting besides PPE and SCBA?

Answer 13

PASS device

Question 14

What does PASS device stand for?

Answer 14

Personal Alarm Safety Ststem

Question 15

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

Answer 15

The regulator

Question 16

What is the purpose of a pass device?

Answer 16

To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a certain period of time

Question 17

The SCBA pressure on the cylinder gauge and regulator pressure gauge must be within __% agreement

Answer 17

10%

Question 18

What is the first step in cleaning the SCBA?

Answer 18

Rinse the entire unit with water

Question 19

What can be used to clean face pieces?

Answer 19

Soap and water

Question 20

What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting?

Answer 20

1971

Question 21

How often must firefighters have their SCBA face pieces fit tested?

Answer 21

Annually

Question 22

What is the NFPA standard on personal alert safety systems?

Answer 22

1982

Question 23

Fire helmets have an inner layer for added _____ protection

Answer 23

Thermal

Question 24

What are three of many gases often present in smoke?

Answer 24

Phosgene
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen cyanide

Question 25

How much does a full set of PPE weigh?

Answer 25

50lbs

Question 26

What is the purpose of skipped breathing?

Answer 26

To conserve air

Question 27

What is the purpose of the moisture barriers in firefighting PPE?

Answer 27

To keep liquids and vapors from reaching the skin

Question 28

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

Answer 28

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Question 29

What percentage of air does the SCBA low air alarm activate?

Answer 29

35%