LP 667 FF HELMET ASSEMBLY Flashcards
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FOR A FF?
One of the most important pieces of safety equipment
provided to you is your Firefighting helmet. Technology
has allowed manufacturers to design and construct a
firefighting helmet that is designed to provide optimum
head protection with minimal weight discomfort to the
wearer.
WHAT SHALL YOU INSPECT ON YOUR FF HELMET?
Ensure no cracks or delamination
c. Ensure foam ring is in shell
d. Ensure chin strap attachment points
are good
HOW DO YOU Check four suspension straps that go over the head ?
Should rest easily on the head
b. Should not have a big “bulge” at the
crown of the head
WHEN SHALL CHIN STRAP BE WORN?
THE CHIN STRAP MUST BE
PROPERLY SECURED AND WORN AT
ALL TIMES!
HOW MUCH DOES THE HELMET WEIGHT ?
29 1/2 OZ
WHAT IS THE AERODYNAMIC RATING ON THE HELMET?
RATED AT 70 MPH
WHAT IS THE HELMET MADE OF ?
IT IS MADE OF ONE PIECE LEXAN ( POLY CARBONATE RESIN
WHAT CAN EFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE HELMET?
ANY DAMAGE OR ALTERATION WILL AFFECT THE INTEGRITY.
WHAT IS THE COMPRESSION RING MADE OF?
ITS AN IMPACT RING 3/8 THICK - 2 1/2” WIDE - GREY IN COLOR.
WHAT IS THE CHIN STRAP MADE OF ?
3/4 WIDE - 29 INCH LONG
POSTMAN SLIDE
LEATHER PROTECTOR.
FF HELMET IDENTIFICATION?
WHITE - CHIEF ORANGE -CAPTAIN RED- ARSON YELLOW-FF BLACK- EXPLOER BLUE- EMS