Chapter 4 Safety

Question 1

Personal Protective Clothing (PPC):

Answer 1

Consists of: Bunker Gear; Bunker Boots; Station Uniform; Gloves and Helmet; Protective Hoods

Question 2

“In a flashover situation, a bunker equipped member must be within ____ feet of an exit in order to survive”

Answer 2

5-10 feet of an exit in order to survive

Question 3

The reason why you have to keep bunker gear clean:

Answer 3

Dirty bunker gear abosrbs more heat.

Question 4

2 different kinds of knee protection:

Answer 4

Level II morning pride heat channel knee pads (to members already assigned to Ladders, Rescues and Squads);
Level II morning pride heat channel knee pads covered with Arashield (to members assigned to Engine companies);
Bunker Pants shall never be worn without knee pads in place

Question 5

Bunker gear can be washed in the decon sink in quarters using following procedure:

Answer 5

Water shall not exceed 105F degrees; Only mild detergents shall be used (Never use chlorine or bleach); Only a soft bristle brush shall be used for lightly scrubbing away dirt/stains; Thoroughly rinsed; Bunkers/protective hoods should be hung up to dry in a well ventilated area out of direct sunlight

Question 6

Use of the technique known as the ______ is recommended when members encounter heat conditions which are felt through the bunker pants or where operations involve areas where water has accumulated

Answer 6

Duckwalk

Question 7

WARNING: Failure to don the SCBA facepiece first, before the hood, will result in:

Answer 7

an improper seal of the facepiece resulting in the loss of air from the positive pressure facepiece

Question 8

The hood shall be worn whether dry, damp or saturated with moisture; You must leave the area(hostile environment) immediately upon feeling any ___ or ____ through the hood, unless the area can be immediately cooled by a hose line

Answer 8

pain or discomfort