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Chapters 6&7 Flashcards

1
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Question: The process of checking each other’s PPE before entering an IDLH is know as?

A

Team or Buddy Checks

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Question: A small, motion-sensitive unit that includes a loud audible warning signal after 30 seconds of inactivity by the user is known as a?

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Personal Alert Safety System or PASS

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Question: Wearing the ____ over the face piece allows for a proper seal of the face piece to the wearer’s head.

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Hood

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4
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Question: Failure to seal the ensemble invites ____ in hazardous environments.

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Injury

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5
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Question: IDLH stands for?

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Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health

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6
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Question: Are the SCBA’s worn at ECFA open-circuit or closed-circuit systems?

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Open-circuit

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7
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Question: A constant supply of air that is delivered to the face piece, keeping toxic gases from entering and maintains a seal is known as _______ Pressure.

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Positive Pressure

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8
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Question: The low pressure warning on ECFA SCBA’s will activate at what percent air remaining?

A

25 percent

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9
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Question: Good practice for firefighters is to exit the hazard zone before the ___ _______ warning device activates.

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Low Pressure

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Question: This colorless and odorless gas is produced in great quantities during the combustion process and is one of the most lethal due to its readiness to be absorbed into the blood stream?

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Carbon Monoxide (CO)

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Question: RIC stands for Rapid ____________ Crew.

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Intervention

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Question: The point of no __________ refers to the firefighter’s individual management of their air supply.

A

Return

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Question: ___________ is a term used to describe a deficiency of oxygen in a person.

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Hypoxia

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14
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Question: SCBA units should be checked ________ to ensure they are secured and ready for operation.

A

Daily

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15
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Question: Atmospheres with oxygen concentrations below ____% are classified as oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

A

19.5

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16
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Question: Wildland ensembles are also known as _________ gear.

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Brush

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17
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Question: ___________ are made of fire resistive, form-fitting cloth that protects the face, ears, hair, and neck in areas not covered by the helmet.

A

Hoods

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Question: The classic firefighter’s helmet was designed to shed _____ and to prevent hot embers from falling down the neck.

A

Water

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19
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Question: The three layers of the turnout jacket are the outer shell, vapor barrier, and _______ barrier.

A

Thermal

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20
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Question: To be effective, all components of a protective ensemble must be utilized as recommended by the ______________.

A

Manufacturer

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21
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Question: Who writes the standards and regulations for PPE?

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NFPA

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Question: NFPA-compliant PPE components should have a permanently affixed ______.

A

Label

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Question: The NFPA writes standards and regulations while _______ enforces them.

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OSHA

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24
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Question: The PASS device goes into full alarm after ____ seconds of being stationery.

A

30

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25
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Question: Name one of the three donning methods for the SCBA.

A

Over the head, coat, or cross hand

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26
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Question: A red cap on an air bottle signifies that it is _____.

A

Full

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27
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Question: a training course designed to develop a firefighters skills and confidence for using SCBA

A

mask confidence training

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28
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Question: what is a device that displays, in the users field of vision, the amount of air remaining in the SCBA cylinder?

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heads up display

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29
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Question: the concept that an individual can achieve 90% of an objective 90% of the time is what?

A

mastery

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30
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Question: this is the act of becoming accustomed or used to something

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acclimation

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31
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Question: this typically consists of rest, medical evaluation, hydration, and nourishment

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rehab

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32
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Question: loss of consciousness or death from too little oxygen and too much carbon dioxide is what?

A

asphyxiation

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33
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Question: Injury can be reduced if the firefighter practices what?

A

Good PPE habits and attitude

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34
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Question: Structural personal protective clothing is commonly referred to as?

A

Bunkers or Turnouts

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35
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Question: What are the two main types of SCBA’s

A

Open and Closed Circuit

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36
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Question: What is the prevalent toxin that is readily found in large quantities in smoke? It is also colorless and is produced by natural products as well as synthetics or plastics

A

Hydrogen Cyanide

37
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Question: How much does a full 30 minute SCBA bottle weight approximately?

A

38lbs

38
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Question: NFPA defines an _______ as multiple elements of compliant protective clothing and equipment that when worn together provide protection from some risks, but not all risks, of emergency incident operations.

A

ensemble

39
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Question: A _______ is a last-resort protective device for wildland firefighters caught or trapped in an environment where a firestorm or blowup is imminent.

A

fire shelter

40
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Question: _______ material should never be worn under brush gear because it can melt and cause severe burns to the wearer.

A

Synthetic

41
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Question: A PASS initially activates after _____ seconds.

A

22

42
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Question: The coat and trouser combination has a (blank) trim to increase the visibility of the wearer to others

A

Reflective

43
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Question: The (blank) firefighting protective ensemble is most often associated with aircraft rescue and firefighting.

A

Proximity

44
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Question: Which NFPA has the standard covered for many safety and health-related issues for firefighters, including respiratory protection?

A

1500

45
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Question: What air pressure in the SCBA tank is _________ PSI.

A

4,500

46
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Question: In a hazmat environment, you will be more likely use a _______ circuit breathing apparatus.

A

Closed

47
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Question: We were warned of three indicators of becoming poisioned by Carbon Monoxcide, what is one?

A

Headache, Rapid Heart Rate, Redding of the skin

48
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Question: At 1000 degrees farienheight, ONE breath will cause ______.

A

Death

49
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Question: The air regulator __________ the high air pressure to a slightly above atmospheric pressure.

A

Reduces

50
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Question: At ECFA we are tested to don turnouts and scba in how much time?

A

2 minutes

51
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Question: WHAT IS THE MINIMUM THERMAL PROTECTIVE PERFORMANCE NUMBER FOR TURNOUT COATS AND PANTS?

A

35

52
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Question: THE PROXIMITY FIREFIGHTING TURNOUT COAT, TROUSERS, HOOD, AND GLOVES UTILIZE A(N) ______________________ COATING TO HELP REFLECT RADIANT HEAT.

A

ALUMINIZED

53
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Question: THIS TYPE OF TEST IS DONE TO ENSURE THAT AN AIR CYLINDER IS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ITS RATED PRESSURE AND CAPACITY AND THE STRESS CREATED WHEN IT IS BEING FILLED?

A

HYDROSTATIC

54
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Question: Wildland PPE ensembles are more ______ than structure ensembles, but still provide protection from hot embers.

A

Lightweight

55
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Question: Name one of the four conditions that require respiratory protection.

A

Oxygen Deficiency, High Temperatures, Smoke or Other Combustion by-products, Toxic Environments

56
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Question: List all four components of an SCBA.

A

Backpack/Harness (assembly); Regulator (assembly); Mask/Face Piece; Bottle (cylinder assembly)

57
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Question: what is a type of SCBA in which the self-contained air supply is remote from the user, and the air is supplied by means of air hoses.

A

SAR supplied air respirators

58
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Question: How many protective layers are there in turnout coats and trousers?

A

3

59
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Question The key to maintaining personal protective clothing in a high state of readiness is to follow the specific instructions given by the ____________.

A

Manufacturer

60
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Question: What is the term given to the establishment of specific hazard zones, that is, hot zone, warm zone, cold zone and also collapse zones?

A

Zoning

61
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Question: In ice rescue how many ropes is the rescuer tied off to?

A

2

62
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Question: The NFPA requires that turnouts and helmets be in in use no longer than how many years?

A

10

63
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Question: This flame resistant material was invented approximately 25-30 years ago?

A

Nomex

64
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Question: What will PASS devices be equipped with in the near future?

A

tracking or GPS

65
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Question: How many minutes does the smaller size SCBA bottle approximately give you?

A

30 minutes

66
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Question: This describes what type of SCBA breathing pattern. Half breath plus another half breath and a whole exhale.

A

Skip or Skip breathing

67
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QUESTION: THE LOW AIR ALARM ON THE SCBA WILL GOES OFF AT __ PSI OR ___ PERCENT?

A

1125 OR 25

68
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QUESTION: WHAT IS ONE OF THE THREE COMPONENTS OF TURNOUT GEAR?

A

OUTER SHELL, VAPOR BARRIER OR THERMAL BARRIER

69
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QUESTION: GIVING YOURSELF TEN MINUTES TO ENTER AND WORK, TEN MINUTES TO EXIT AND THEN GIVING YOURSELF TEN MINUTES AS A SAFETY CUSHION IS ALSO KNOWN AS WHAT RULE?

A

10-10-10 RULE

70
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QUESTION: E.B.S.S MEANS WHAT?

A

EMERGENCY BREATHING SAFETY SYSTEM

71
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QUESTION: TO HAVE A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF AIR INTO YOUR SCBA MASK, WHICH VALVE MUST YOU OPEN?

A

BYPASS VALVE

72
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Question: _______ are made of fire resistive, form-fitting cloth (usually Nomex, PBI, or Kevlar) that protects the face, ears, hair, and neck in areas not covered by the helmet, earflaps and coat collar.

A

Hoods, Flash Hoods, Nomex Hoods or Protective Hoods

73
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Question: Firefighter PPE has evolved over ____ decades.

A

Two

74
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Question: According to our PPE lecture, everything we wear must seal in _____ different ways.

A

Two

75
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Question: Cylinders for SCBAs are considered full until they drop below ____ percent full.

A

90 (Percent)

76
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Question: What does SAR stand for?

A

Supplied Air Respirator

77
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Question: What does EBSS stand for?

A

Emergency Breathing Safety System

78
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Question: A term given to the establishment of specific hazard zones, that is, hot zone, warm zone, cold zone, and also collapse zone is known as what?

A

Zoning

79
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Question: Which set of straps should be tightened first when donning an SCBA?

A

Shoulder

80
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Question: When inspecting your SCBA, the remote gauge should read within ___ PSI of the bottle gauge.

A

100

81
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Question: To reset your PASS device you must press the __________ button twice.

A

Yellow

82
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Question: What color is the air fill station at the ECFA?

A

White

83
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Question: What layer of your turnouts prevents hot steam and air from penetrating the body?

A

Vapor barrier.

84
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QUESTION: DRINKING _____ PRIOR TO WEARING PPE ENSEMBLES CAN HELP PREVENT STRESS-RELATED INJURIES.

A

WATER

85
Q

Question: What percentage of the atmosphere is oxygen?

A

21

86
Q

Question: When firefighting you must always exit the structure you are in when your — — alarm goes off.

A

Low air

87
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Question: When donning the mask of the SCBA, the firefighter’s voice will be ______ and difficult for other to understand.

A

muffled

88
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Question: 10-10-10 Rate, skip breathing, HUD, point of no return, and air consumption rate falls under the category of _______________

A

Air supply management

ECFA-135 (12 decks)

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