Hood Requirements

Question 1

The hood specified as an element of the PFFPE, worn under the proximity helmet/ shroud/ cover combination, shall be either the standard Navy anti-flash hood or any fire fighting protective hood meeting the requirements of _____ _____ _____ ______ ______ that bears a label indicating conformance to such.

Answer 1

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1971

Question 2

PFFPE shall meet the requirements of ____ ____, _____ edition or the portions of NFPA 1971, 2007 edition applicable to proximity ensembles.

Answer 2

NFPA 1976

NFPA 2000

Question 3

Each of the elements of PFFPE shall bear the following label as evidence of conformance to such: “This (element name will be inserted here) meets the (element name will be inserted here) requirements of NFPA 1976, standard on protective ensemble for proximity fire fighting, 2000 edition. Do not remove this label.” (True/False)

Answer 3

True

Question 4

NFPA 1971 includes requirements for both _______ and _______ fire fighting protective ensembles.

Answer 4

Proximity

Structural

Question 5

Some elements of the PFFPE are comprised of multiple detachable components, such as the ______ and _______ of the coats and trousers.

Answer 5

Shells

Liners

Question 6

Every possible effort shall be made to ensure that helmet shrouds and covers are only used with the model helmet they were originally supplied with in accordance with NFPA 1976, 2000 edition. (True/False)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Only coats and trousers manufactured by the _____ manufacturer of the same _____ shall be worn together by the user whenever the use of a PFFPE is required.

Answer 7

Same

Model

Question 8

There are no _____ standards associated with aviator gloves.

Answer 8

NFPA

Question 9

The heat reflective ability of PFFPE clothing items is _____ when they are stained or otherwise _____.

Answer 9

Reduced

Soiled

Question 10

Storage should be on hangers with suitable hanging space to prevent metalized fabrics from creasing or ______ if folded, the folds should be ______.

Answer 10

Cracking

Loose

Question 11

Dirt and soot should be _______ off with mild soap and water, and the aluminum surface _____ with a clean cloth and rub gently to avoid removal of the aluminum.

Answer 11

Sponged

Dried

Question 12

AFFF may be removed by sponging clean with _____ _____ and water than allow the garment to hang to dry in the open or in a place with good ______.

Answer 12

Mild Soap

Circulation

Question 13

Spraying worn clothing with aluminum paint serves no useful purpose and is a dangerous practice. (True/False)

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The gold-coated face shield is a ______ heat shield.

Answer 14

Reflective

Question 15

When the face shield’s gold surface becomes worn, scratched, or marred, 90% of the ______ _______ is lost and the face shield should be replaced immediately.

Answer 15

Heat Protection

Question 16

Avoid ______ or ______ gold surface as much as possible.

Answer 16

Touching

Wiping

Question 17

Clean face shield without ______ it from the helmet using a clean soft cloth with mild soapy water; rinse and pat dry.

Answer 17

Removing

Question 18

Shore based Fire departments/ARFF units should maintain a backup ready stock of PFFPE of approximately ____ percent of total unit requirements.

Answer 18

30%