Chapter 6 Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards
Structural firefighting PPE consists of what 10 pieces of gear?
- Firefighting Helmet
- Flash Hood
- Bunker coat
- Bunker pants
- Fire fighting Gloves
- Fire fighting Boots
- Eye Protection
- Hearing Protection
- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) complete with PASS alarm
- Face Piece
what color of helmet does a firefighter wear
Black with yellow illumination
What color helmet does an officer wear
red with yellow illumination
What three components make up the Protective coat?
a. The outer shell
b. Moisture barrier
c. Thermal Layer
Should hearing protection be worn in the apparatus at all times? Y/N
Yes
Can you receive burns while wearing Wildland coveralls?
Yes, coveralls do not offer any heat protection and that you can still get burned
as the coveralls only offer flash burn protection.
What limitations are there as to how long an air bottle will last?
a. Limitations of Air Supply
b. Limitations of Equipment
c. Limitations of the Wearer
What are the four components that make up an SCBA
a. Cylinder
c. Facepiece
b. PASS System
d. Harness
What is the pressure in a full SCBA bottle and at what pressure do you change?
a. 4500 psi Full
b. @ or <3600 psi change
At what pressure difference between the chest mount gauge and the bottle indicator
should you report this?
a. 300-400 psi
b. Identify which of the two components is the cause of the issue, tag it as out
of service, inform your officer, and have the service/salvage pick it up for
repair at the Air Room.
At what pressure does the Vibralert alarm activate?
1500 psi
If the regulator ceases to function what should you do?
Turn on the bypass on the regulator, activate your PASS and immediately
exit the contaminated atmosphere. Report to an officer immediately.
How do you clean the face piece?
a. If general clean is all that is needed use soap and water spray on Percept let
sit for a few seconds and wipe off.
b. The face piece needs to be disinfected - spray on Percept and let sit for 5
minutes. Then air dry.
How is the PASS activated?
a. It is automatically activated when the bottle is opened.
b. Manually when the red alarm button is depressed and system reset
How long after not moving will the PASS go into full alarm and how can it be reset?
a. 30 seconds - if the sensor is not moved for 20 seconds it will go into
pre-alarm and if not moved for another 10 seconds it will ramp up into full
alarm.
b. By pressing the yellow button twice
What does the daily check of the SCBA include?
a) Inspect cylinder and harness, including air cylinder retention collar for
visible damage.
b) Check air cylinder pressure.
c) Fully open air cylinder valve.
d) Check that the PASS alarm warns after approximately 20 seconds of
non-movement.
e) Check the chest mount console gauge. A pressure difference of 300 to 400
psi or more between the cylinder gauge and the console gauge should be
reported to the Air Room. Tag and send both the bottle and the harness to
the Air Room.
f) Close air cylinder valve.
g) Check the alarming systems function: bleed air from the regulator,
Vibralert and Cricket alarm will activate at approximately 1500 psi chest
gauge pressure.
h) Deactivate PASS.
i) Inspect harness for wear, damage and cleanliness.
j) Extend and straighten all straps.
Why is it important to perform an N-95 mask fit check?
A properly fitted mask seals to your face and reduces the potential for
contamination entry as well as eyewear fogging when wearing the mask.
What are all the swift water stations as of april 2021
Stations 1, 6, 7, 11, 12, 19, 21, 22, 24
as per SOG 2C-2.20 what is the procedure to have gear cleaned repaired or replaced. (hazardous materials)
▪ Inform your officer, when PPE, Station Wear, and/or equipment
(including SCBA) may be contaminated
▪ Ensure contaminated items have been properly prepared, by bagging
with a clear hazmat bag provided on all front line apparatus
as per SOG 2C-2.22 what is the procedure to
ensure gear is cleaned, repaired or replaced properly. (bio medica)
▪ Inform your officer when PPE, Station Wear and/or equipment (including
SCBA) may be contaminated
▪ Wear appropriate protective clothing when assigned to bagging
contaminated PPE
▪ Ensure all contaminated PPE and station wear are packaged and sealed in
the red plastic bags carried on all apparatus and the placed into a heavy
clear hazmat bag and sealed
With high temperatures occupants within a structure
are subjected to three types of injuries:
Thermal Burns
Respiratory burns
Heat stress resulting in cardiovascular collapse
FOUR Respiratory hazards that a firefighter will face are:
- O2 Deficiency
- Smoke
- Toxins
- High temperatures
Do “smoke free” operations require SCBA
“Smoke free” operations such as overhaul and
fire investigation still require appropriate PPE up to and including self contained
breathing apparatus.
P-100 filters are designed to provide what
a minimum filtration of99.97% for the removal of oil based and
non-oil based solid or liquid particulates.
on average how many firefighters and how long does it take take to find a rescue a downed firefighter
Studies have demonstrated
that it requires twelve firefighters on average twenty minutes to find and rescue a downed
firefighter.
what side should you don and doff you SCBA pack on and why
Donning on the left side helps to protect the regulator. Doffing the left side last keeps your face piece from being ripped off if
you must stay under air.
after how long of inactivity will a the EPIC 3
VOICE AMPLIFIER will automatically turn itself OFF
After approximately twenty (20) minutes of inactivity (no voice input) the EPIC 3
VOICE AMPLIFIER will automatically turn itself OFF. To reactivate, press the POWER
or ON/OFF Button.
Where is the Vibralert alarm located and what is its function
The Vibralert alarm is housed in the Facepiece regulator. It is activated as a safety measure at
approximately 1500 psi or 1/3 of the bottle. The alarm consists of a vibration in the Facepiece
regulator. It does not interfere with air flow within the regulator but warns the firefighter their
air is getting low. It is independent of the of the Heads Up Display and only activated by air
pressure difference.
when not in use the SCBA harness should be
stored with all straps fully extended.
If there is
a _____________ pressure difference between the
gauges on the bottle or the PASS alarm, the bottle should be replaced
300 - 400 psi
When inspecting a harness what does a change in color indicate
A change in color is an indication of exposure to high
heat; there is no damage to the material unless it becomes brittle.
how often are are bottles hydrostatically tested and what is a bottle lifespan
hydrostatically tested every 5 years and are limited to a 15 year lifespan.
what is the working pressure of an SCBA cylinder
4500
What trucks use a SABA System
This system is used by the EFRS on Ladder apparatus while operating in the
bucket (Ladder harness has an EBSS-Emergency Breathing Safety System hose)
What are the static water stations (as of April 2021)
Stations 9, 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30
what locations can firefighter be exposed to loud noise
1.Fire station activity (ie. backing up trucks,
running saws).
2.Responding to calls.
3.At the emergency scene.
what are the 2 forms of eye protection
Primary eye protection - safety glasses, safety goggles, pull down eye shield in helmet,
or a SCBA face piece.
Secondary eye protection – attached pull down eye protector on top of helmet
what are the 3 components of firefighting gloves
Outer Shell - outer leather layer –
wear layer resistant to flame, cuts, and
punctures.
Moisture barrier – liquid barrier to
protect against water intrusion and
contamination.
Thermal layer – thermal protection
layer.
3 Bunker pants components
The outer shell
Moisture barrier
Thermal Layer
The coats have other features to improve their protective performance what are they
Wristlets c/w thumb loops
Front closure system
Collar closure system
Reflective trim
DRD (Drag Rescue
Device)
What color is a Chiefs Helmet
White with yellow illumination
