Chapter 5 Flashcards
A gear worn by a fire fighters during emergency fire control operations. This ensemble includes protection for the eyes, head, hands, feet and body.
Personal Protective Equipment
TYPES OF CLOTHING
- Protective Clothing for Structural Firefighting
- Protective Clothing for Wildland Firefighting
- Protective Clothing for a Hazardous Materials Incident
is a combination of several items, each of which must be in place with all others before maximum protection I established.
protective clothing
Full Set of Protective Clothing
Firefighter coat and pants
Boots
Gloves
A hood to protect the head from heat
A firefighter helmet for head protection
A pull down protective visor and goggles for eye protection
must pass rigorous tests and certifications. It is very expensive, so it is important that fire fighter should take good care of it.
clothing
A fire fighters coat and pants are made up of three layers of protection. The first layer is flame retardant, but nit flame proof. The second and third layers of protection are in the inner liner, which is a combination of a thermal barrier and a moisture barrier.
Coat and Pants
These are made of either rubber composite materials of leather. Their soles are resistant to puncture. It also had steel toes for protection, and heat resistant as well.
Boots
[- this type of glove is specially designed to protect against heat and puncture, it also provides dexterity to the hands and fingers
Gloves and coat without wristlets
is flame resistant and provides protection to the exposed head and neck of the user.
Hood
is impact-resistant, it is uniquely designed to protect the firefighter from falling objects, shield from water, it is also provides protection from heat.
helmet
SELF SUSTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Parts of breathing Apparatus:
Face piece
Regulatory
Air cylinder
Backpack or sling pack
An assembly that fits on to the face of the person using the breathing apparatus, forming a tight seal to the face and transmitting air or oxygen to the user.
- Face Piece
Parts of Face Piece
a) head harness
b) Flexible tube
c) Exhalation valve
d) Lens
e) Nose Cup
f) Speech diaphragm
g) Pressure relief valve
A device that is used to control the pressure of air coming from the cylinder.
- Regulator
Regulator Parts:
a) Alarm
- Whistle
- Bell
b) High Pressure Hose
c) By-Pass Valve
d) Gauge
- Air Cylinder Parts:
a) Pressure Gauge
b) Control Valve
Designed to hold the unit securely and comfortably on the wearer.
- Back Pack or Sling Pack
Visual Inspection of an SSBA Steps:
Face piece
Regulator
High pressure hose
Harness strap
Audible arm
Cylinder
Check for cracks or tears in the rubber seat. Look for any debris in the exhalation valve. Look for any loose clamps. Put the mask on and check the exhalation valve by exhaling gently while blocking the breathing tube with your hand
- Face Piece
Check for cleanliness and any signs of external damage. Operate the mainline valve and emergency bypass valve to check for sooth operation.
- Regulator
Look for external damage and check the O-ring on thr coupling for damage or deformity.
- High Pressure Hose
Look for excessive wear to the straps and check all stitching for any obvious damage. Make sure that all hardware on the straps is clean and operable.
- Harness straps
Look for any obvious external damage.
- Audible Alarm
Look for any signs of damage, any gouges, or any abraded areas. Check the pressure gauge and make sure that the cylinder is filled to the appropriate level. Compare the cylinder gauge to the regulator gauge for accuracy.
- Cylinder
