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Firefighter PPE Flashcards

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What is PPE?

A

Personal protective equipment

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What is SCBA?

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Self contained breathing apparatus.

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What is a PASS device?

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Protection and personal alert safety system.

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What structural protective clothing is required by NFPA 1971?

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Helmet, protective hood, protective coat and trousers, gloves & boots.

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List two guidelines for proper care and maintenance of helmets.

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Remove dirt and soot from the shell,Replace damaged helmets, replace scratched or cloudy face mask, inspect suspension system.

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What are four common respiratory hazards associated with fires and other emergencies?

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Oxygen deficiency, elevated temperatures, smoke, and toxic atmospheres.

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What would be considered a oxygen deficient atmosphere?

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An atmosphere containing less than 19.5% oxygen.

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What is hypoxia?

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A condition caused by a deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching body tissues.

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What is pulmonary edema?

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Accumulation of fluid in the lungs.

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Asphyxiation is?

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A condition that causes death because of a deficient amount of oxygen and an excessive amount of carbon monoxide in the blood.

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Name the four factors that are responsible for the types and amounts of toxic gases that are released in a fire.

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Nature of the combustible, rate of heating, temperature of the involved gases, and oxygen concentrations.

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What factors affect a firefighters’ ability to use respiratory protection effectively?

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Physical, medical and mental.

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What limitations of the protective breathing apparatus should a Firefighter be aware of?

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Limitations include those of the wearer, the equipment and the air supply.

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When should a Firefighter check their air supply? (5)

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  • At the beginning of your shift
  • When donning the SCBA & opening the cylinder.
  • while working/5-10 minute intervals
  • during egress from the hazard zone
  • when refilling or replacing a cylinder.
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What are the four basic SCBA component assemblies?

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  • Harness assembly
  • air cylinder assembly
  • regulator assembly
  • facepiece assembly
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What is a harness assembly?

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A rigid frame with straps that hold the air cylinder on a firefighters back.

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What is an air cylinder assembly?

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Includes cylinder, valve, pressure gauge and PASS device in some units.

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What is regulator assembly?

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Includes high pressure hose with low pressure alarm, bypass valve, and a pressure reducing device.

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What is Facepiece assembly?

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Includes facepiece lens, an exhalation valve and a low pressure hose if the regulator is sepperate.

20
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What are PASS devices designed to do?

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To alert others that a Firefighter has stopped moving and may be in distress.

21
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What (5) checks should be made immediately prior to donning SCBA?

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  • Check to make sure cylinder is full.
  • check remote and cylinder gauge to ensure they read within 100 psi of the same pressure.
  • check harnesses assembly and facepiece to ensure all straps are fully extended.
  • operate all valves to ensure they function properly and are left in the correct position.
  • check your PASS device.
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What should the daily/weekly check of protective breathing apparatus include? (8)

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  • Cylinder pressure (90% capacity minimum).
  • All gauges
  • Low pressure alarm
  • All hose connections
  • Facepiece
  • Harness system
  • All valves
  • Built in PASS device
23
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What actions are recommended should a firefighter become separated from team members?

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  • Use radio if you have one/ declare a mayday
  • Follow department SOP
  • stop and think
    - how did you get where you are
    - downstairs, upstairs
    - left turns, right turns
  • Hold your breath and listen
    - noise from other personnel
    - hose and equipment operation
    - sounds that indicate location of fire
  • Remember the different methods to find a way out
    - follow hoseline out (trust your bros)
    - crawl in a straight line
    - crawl in one direction
    - call out
    - break window or breach wall to escape
  • Lastly, lie flat on the floor next to the wall so you will be easier to find if you feel you may lose consciousness
24
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What is a hydrostatic test?

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

25
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Air supply duration will vary with the following . (7)

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  • Size of cylinder and beginning pressure.
  • Firefighter conditioning
  • Task being performed
  • Level of training
  • Operational environment
  • Degree of stress
  • Other variables

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