IFSTA CHAPTER 5 PPE

Question 1

What three components are required by NFPA 1971 for structural fire fighting protective coats?

Answer 1

Outer shell, moisture barrier, thermal barrier

Question 2

Boots used for wildland fire fighting should be at least how high

Answer 2

8-10 inches

Question 3

At a minimum, how often does NFPA 1581 require PPC to be cleaned?

Answer 3

Every 6 months

Question 4

What should be done with polycarbonate helmets that come into contact with hydraulic oil.

Answer 4

Removed from service

Question 5

OSHA & NFPA define oxygen deficient as_____.

Answer 5

19.5% O2

Question 6

How full should your SCBA be at the beginning of you shift?

Answer 6

90%

Question 7

What is the max PSI difference between SCBA gage and the tank gage?

Answer 7

100 PSI

Question 8

What component of an SCBA allows it to be transfilled in an emergency?

Answer 8

Rapid intervention Crew / Universal air connection (RIC/UAC)

Question 9

What NFPA requires the use of a PASS device by all fire fighters?

Answer 9

NFPA 1500

Question 10

What should SCBA tank gage and the remote gage read if they do not have 100 psi increments?

Answer 10

Gages should be the same

Question 11

What are the 4 limitations of SCBA

Answer 11

Weight, mobility, visibility, communication