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CHAPTER 6 - PPE Flashcards

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Activities required for rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation in structures, vehicles, vessels, and similar types of properties.

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Structural firefighting.

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General term for the equipment worn by fire and emergency service responders; includes helmets, coats, trousers, boots, eye protection, gloves, hoods, SCBA, pass device.

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Personal protective equipment

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Activities required for rescue, fire suppression, and property conservation at fires that produce high radiant, conductive, or convective heat; includes aircraft, hazmat transport, and storage tank fires.

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Proximity firefighting.

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Headgear worn by firefighters that provides protection from falling objects, side blows, elevated temperatures, and heated water.

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Helmet.

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Hood designed to protect firefighters ears, neck, and face from heat and debris; typically made of NOMEX, KEVLAR, or PBI and available in long and short styles.

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Protective hood.

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Coat worn during firefighting, rescue, and extraction operations.

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Protective coat.

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Trousers worn to protect the lower torso and legs during emergency operations. A.k.a. bunker/turnout pants.

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Protective trousers.

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Protective clothing designed to protect the hands.

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Protective gloves.

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Protective footwear meeting design requirements of NFPA, OSHA, and CAN/SCA. Protect foot, ankle, and lower leg.

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Firefighting boots.

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Device that limits noise induced hearing loss when firefighters are exposed to extremely loud environments, such as apparatus engine noise, audible warning devices, and the use of power tools.

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Hearing protection.

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Electronic lack of motion sensor that sounds a loud alarm when a firefighter becomes motionless. It can also be manually activated.

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Personal alert safety system.

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Exposure to conditions that create a hazard to the respiratory system, including products of combustion, toxic gases, and superheated or oxygen deficient atmospheres.

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Respiratory hazards

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Atmosphere containing less than the normal 19.5% oxygen. At least 16% oxygen is needed to produce flames or sustain human life.

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Oxygen deficient atmosphere.

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Potentially fatal condition caused by lack of oxygen.

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Hypoxia.

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Accumulation of fluid in the lungs.

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Pulmonary edema.

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Fatal condition caused by severe oxygen deficiency and an excess of carbon monoxide and/or other gases in the blood.

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Asphyxiation.

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Very small particle of solid material, such as dust, that is suspended in the atmosphere.

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Particulate.

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Respirator that removes contaminants by passing ambient air through a filter, cartridge, or canister; may have full or partial face piece.

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Air purifying respirator.

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Motorized respirator that uses a filter to clean surrounding air, then delivers it to the wearer to breathe; typically includes a headpiece, breathing tube, and a blower/battery box that is worn on the belt.

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Powered air purifying respirator.

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Compressible substance, with no specific volume, that tends to assume the shape of the container. Molecules move about most rapidly in this state.

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Gas.

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Gaseous form of a substance that is normally in a solid or liquid state at room temperature or pressure; formed by evaporation from a liquidor sublimation from a solid.

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Vapor

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Disease causing microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, or fungi) that are suspended in the air.

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Airborne pathogens.

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Respiratory filter that is certified to remove at least 99.97% of monodisperse particles of .3 micrometers in diameter.

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High efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA)

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SCBA that allows exhaled air to be discharged or vented into the atmosphere.

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Open circuit self contained breathing apparatus.

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SCBA that recycles exhaled air; removes carbon dioxide and restores compressed, Chemical or liquid oxygen. Not approved for firefighting operations.

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Closed circuit self-contained breathing apparatus.

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Respirator fit test that measures the wearers response to a test agent, such as irritant smoke or odorous vapor. If wearer detects the test agent, such as through smell or taste, the respirator fit is inadequate.

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Qualitative fit test (QLFT)

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Fit test in which instruments measure the amount of a test agent that is leaked into the respirator from the ambient atmosphere. If the leakage measures above a preset amount, the respirator fit is inadequate.

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Quantitive fit test (QNFT)

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Rules and regulations published by executive agencies of the US federal government. These administrative laws are just as enforceable as statutory laws which may be passed by Congress.

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Code of federal regulations

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Testing method that uses water under pressure to check the integrity of pressure vessels.

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Hydrostatic test.

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Three or more large, interconnected air cylinders, from which smaller SCBA cylinders are recharged; the larger cylinders typically have a capacity of 300 cubic feet.

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Cascade system.

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Legal term for the maximum amount of chemical substance or other hazard that an employee can be exposed to; typically expressed in parts per million or milligrams per cubic meter. If exposed to this concentration for an entire 40 hour work week, 95% of healthy adults would not suffer health consequences.

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Permissible exposure limits (PEL)

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Non-loadbearing rope that is anchored to a safe, exterior location and attached to a firefighter during search operations to act as a safety line.

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Search line.

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PPE is designed to protect from hazards and minimize the risk of injury and fatality. True or false?

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True.

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Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining the condition of PPE is the responsibility of the shift supervisor. True or false?

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False – it is our responsibility.

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All cleaning of PPE is performed at the local station. True or false?

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False – advanced cleaning, specialized cleaning, and contract cleaning done by trained personnel and manufacture companies.

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Supplied air respirators are used when a firefighter must be in a hazardous area for a long period of time and there is no danger that fire may damage the hose. True or false?

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True.

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Closed circuit SCBA’s use compressed air. True or false?

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False - they use compressed oxygen.

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In an open circuit SCBA exhaled air stays in the system and is reused. True or false?

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False – air is discharged or vented into the atmosphere.

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Air purifying respirators remove contaminants by passing ambient air through the filter, canister, and cartridge. True or false?

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True.

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Taste and smell can be clues that an APR is losing its effectiveness. True or false?

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True.

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Storing requirements for respiratory equipment may depend on size, available compartments on apparatus, and manufactures instructions. True or false?

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True.

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The face piece lens of protective breathing apparatus should be inspected for scratches, abrasions, holes, cracks, or seats damage during daily/weekly inspections. True or false?

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True.

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The face piece of protective breathing apparatus can be dried with paper towel. True or false?

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False - lint free cloth. Paper towel will scratch.

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The type of material used to construct an SCBA air cylinder determines the frequency of hydrostatic testing of the cylinder. True or false?

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True.

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Replacing SCBA cylinders is always a two person job. True or false?

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False- it can be done by one person.

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In and IDLH atmosphere, firefighters are required to work in teams of two or more. True or false?

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True.

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Controlled breathing allows for efficient air use in an IDLH atmosphere. True or false?

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True.

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Egressed paths are located once a firefighter is inside and IDLH atmosphere. True or false?

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True.

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Clothing designed to meet the needs of specific rescue operations, including: technical rescue, ice rescue, and hazardous materials incidents.

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Special protective clothing.

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Closing designed according to the requirements of NFPA 1977 and includes: gloves, goggles, jackets, jumpsuits, face/next shrouds; as well as a fire shelter and other equipment.

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Wildland personal protective clothing.

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Clothing designed to increase visibility to motorists includes traffic vests.

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Roadway operations clothing.

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Clothing worn to protect against exposures to infectious bodily fluids that must meet the requirements of NFPA 1999.

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Emergency medical protective clothing.

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Clothing that according to the requirements of NFPA 1971 must include: retro reflective trim, wristlets, collars, a closure system, and a drag rescue device.

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Structural firefighting protective clothing.

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Clothing designed to meet the requirements of NFPA 1975 and intended to identify where as a member of the organization and provide a layer of protection against a direct flame contact.

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Station/work uniform.

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Hazard which can cause superheated air to damage the respiratory tract, a serious decrease in blood pressure, and a failure of the circulatory system.

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Elevated temperatures.

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Hazard which may be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed into the body; includes formaldehyde, phosgene, and nitrous gases.

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Gases and vapors.

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Hazard caused by disease causing microorganisms suspended in the air.

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Airborne pathogens.

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Hazard produced during incidences involving industrial occupancies, spills from transportation accidents, and it leaks from storage containers.

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Nonfire gases and vapors.

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Hazard most commonly caused by combustion which consumes and displaces oxygen present in the atmosphere.

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Oxygen deficiency.

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Hazard produced by vehicle exhaust emissions, chemical reactions, heated metals or metal compounds, and combustion

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Particulate contaminants.

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What is the purpose of an open circuit SCBA face assembly?

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It provides fresh breathing air while protecting the eyes and face.

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What is prohibited by NFPA 1500 because it prevents a complete facepiece seal?

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Beards or facial hair.

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As defined by the Code of Federal Regulations, the R in the particle filters degradation means:

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Resistant to oil.

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How do you offset wearer limitations of respiratory protection?

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Through constant training and proper fit testing of face pieces.

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What respiratory protection equipment limitation can proportionately reduced working time?

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Low air cylinder pressure.

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What differences may be found in SCBA face pieces?

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The location of regulator may differ.

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Which piece of protective breathing apparatus must be inspected for abrasions, cuts, tears, or heat or chemical induced damage?

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Hose threads.

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Which piece of protective respiratory equipment hardware must be inspected for cleanliness, proper attachment, and damage?

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Low-pressure alarm.

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Which type of SCBA system provides an endless source of breathing air to any floor within a structure form ground level connection?

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Firefighting breathing air replenishment system (FBARS).

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Atmosphere supplying respirators only filter particulates out of ambient air. True or false?

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False.

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Air purifying respirators are classified into three categories of filter degradation: N, R, and P. True or false?

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True

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SCBA check should be only once a week. True or false?

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False.

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The inspection. For protective breathing apparatus is established by NFPA 1852. true or false?

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True

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Empty SCBA cylinders should be kept with full cylinders. True or false?

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False

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SCBA air supply duration depends only on physical conditioning. True or false?

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False

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Which type of protective clothing is designed to prevent heat transfer from fire to the body?

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Structural firefighting

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Which type of special protective clothing maybe dual certified for emergency medical use?

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Technical rescue

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Which of the NFPA defined types of cleaning does not require removal from service?

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Routine.

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Which respiratory hazard is most commonly caused by combustion?

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Gases and vapors

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Which respiratory hazard targets the heart and brain?

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Hydrogen cyanide.

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What wearer limitation for respiratory protection requires the user to have the ability to overcome stress and fear?

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Psychological limitations

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What equipment limitation of respiratory protection can result in minor leaks?

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Poor condition of apparatus.

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What safety precaution is taken when refilling SCBA to prevent it from overheating?

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Fill cylinder slowly

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What is a nonemergency exit indicator?

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Necessary to replace air cylinder.

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What is an emergency exit indicator?

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SCBA failure

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What nonemergency exit technique requires using the same path to exit and IDLH environment as to enter?

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Egress path.

FIRE FIGHTER I & II (29 decks)

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