Chapter 3 PPE

Question 1

Current NFPA standards require an SCBA EOSTI to sound when cylinder pressure drops to

Answer 1

35% capacity

Question 2

How often must SCBA face pieces be fit tested

Answer 2

Every 12 months

Question 3

The realistic direction of a scab air supply is _____ than the rated duration

Answer 3

Much shorter

Question 4

What is a requirement for structural firefighting boots

Answer 4

Slip resistant sole

Question 5

What is the primary function of the purge/bypass valve on an SCBA regulator

Answer 5

Provide an emergency air supply in the even of malfunction

Question 6

When donning SCBA, firefighters should check that the cylinder has a minimum of _____ percent of its rated maximum pressure

Answer 6

90

Question 7

What is a component of the Reilly method of air conservation

Answer 7

Humming

Question 8

An oxygen deficient atmosphere contains less than ____ percent oxygen

Answer 8

19.5

Question 9

What commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air has been proven to be detrimental to your health

Answer 9

Skip breathing

Question 10

What is the function of EOSTI

Answer 10

Wan an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure

Question 11

Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems

Answer 11

NFPA 1982

Question 12

Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for woodland firefighting

Answer 12

NFPA 1977

Question 13

Which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting

Answer 13

NFPA 1971