Chapter 3 - Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards
How much of the body is structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) designed
to cover?
Full body coverage
A structural firefighting PPE ensemble includes which specific piece of equipment?
PASS device
What is the primary function of the moisture barrier in structural firefighting PPE?
Prevent liquids and vapors from reaching the skin
Which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the neck and ears?
The protective hood
The outer shell of structural firefighting protective clothing is constructed of a flame-resistant materials such as Nomex, Kevlar, or ____ ?
PBI
During use in actual firefighting conditions, the maximum realistic duration ofan SCBA air
supply is about __ percent of its rated duration
50
which is an approved material for structural firefighting boots?
Leather
What is the purpose of a personal alert safety system (PASS)?
Sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period time
Which statement about the care and use of PPE is correct?
Accumulated dirt or contamination increases the potential for failure of protective clothing.
Fire fighters should be able to don and activate an SCBA within __ seconds.
60
When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check that the cylinder has a minimum of __ percent of its rated maximum pressure.
90
Which piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA?
PASS device
The primary function of a fire helmet’s _____ is intended to provide thermal protection.
inner liner
Which statement about the use of a protective hood is correct?
Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.
What is a requirement for structural firefighting boots?
Slip-resistant sole
Which is a component of the Reilly method of air conservation?
Humming
The realistic duration of an SCBA air supply is _____ than the rated duration
much shorter
What is the primary function of the purge/bypass valve on an SCBA regulator?
Provide an emergency air supply in the event of a malfunction
Current NFPA standards require an SCBA EOSTI to sound when cylinder pressure drops to
__ percent of capacity.
35
How often must SCBA face pieces be fit-tested?
Every 12 months
What is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air?
skip breathing
Pressure reading on an SCBA cylinder gauge and remote pressure gauge should not differ by ___%
15
What is the first step in cleaning SCBA?
Rinse the entire unit with clean water from a hose
Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user’s exhaled air?
Closed circuit
Which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and proximity
firefighting?
1971
Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting?
1977
Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?
1981
Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems?
1982
What is the term for the lower part of a protective hood?
Bib
Which item is an optional component of the structural firefighting protective ensemble?
Hearing protection
The multilayered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is the:
liner
Which component of structural firefighting protective clothing is critical for protecting the
body from steam burns?
Moisture barrier
Turnout coats and trousers have a protective system that consists of __ layers
3
A drag rescue device (DRD) is a component of the:
protective coat.
Which is an acceptable location for PPE that has undergone decontamination?
None of these is correct.
Smoke contains __ highly toxic products of combustion or physical states of matter
three
PPE exposed to hazardous conditions should undergo an initial reduction of contaminants ______.
at the scene before returning to the station
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than __ percent oxygen.
19.5
What is the function of an EOSTI?
Warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure
Recent studies have identified which hazard related to the use of protective hoods?
Transfer of carcinogens from the hood to the skin
Which agency sets the design, testing, and certification standards for SCBA equipment?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
The function of a RIC/UAC is to provide air for:
emergency refilling of a low air cylinder
SCBA cylinders of aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber must be hydrostatically tested every ______ years.
5
For which type of incident is a supplied-air respirator most likely to be used?
Industrial or some hazardous materials situations
Which type of breathing apparatus offers protection only for specific, known hazards?
Air-purifying respirator
