PPE

Question 1

What are the components of PPE

Answer 1

Hood, Helmet, Turnout pants and jacket, boots, gloves

Question 2

What is the weakest part of PPE?

Answer 2

flash hood

Question 3

What are the layers of turnouts?

Answer 3

Outer shell, moisture barrier, thermal layer

Question 4

Helmet

Answer 4

-Phoenix First Due series structural Firefighting helmet, 2013 edition
-Melting point of 700 degrees fahrenheit
-Velcro on each side to indicate company

Question 5

Hood

Answer 5

-Lion Redzone Particulate Hood
-100% coverage throughout the hood
-universal size
-routine inspection each time exposed

Question 6

Structure Gloves

Answer 6

-Fire craft Phoenix
-outer layer- premium goat grain leather
-flake protective leather patch on knuckles
-mild soap and warm water for cleaning

Question 7

Turnout Coat and Pants

Answer 7

-Globe G-Extreme 3.0 structural Firefighting turnout gear
-G-XCEL pants
-3 layers

Question 8

Outer shell

Answer 8

-PBI Gold
-Protects the firefighters from direct flame while providing abrasion and tear resistance and some thermal protection
-Decomposes at 1175 degrees

Question 9

Boots

Answer 9

-Globe onyx Leather
- Composite Heel Counter
- Composite Safety Toe Cap lighter than steel, doesn’t transmit heat or cold
-Flexible NOMEX Webbing Pull Straps
-VIBRAM Toe Bumper
- Composite Shank
- Slip-Resistant Tread
-3D Molded, Padded Shin Guard

Question 10

Damaged turnouts

Answer 10

Tag and send to 174 to firefighter Persitza