PPE

Question 1

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 1

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 2

PPE SHALL be worn when?

Answer 2

When subjected to hazardous environment during firefighting and other emergencies, or while participating in training activities.

Question 3

What are the 7 components that make up the PPE?

Answer 3

Structure helmet
Hood
Turnout Coat w/ DRD (Drag Rescue Device)
Turnout pants w/ Suspenders
Glove
Turnout Boots
Goggles

Question 4

What is the name of the helmet we use

Answer 4

• MSA Cairns 1044 Helmet

Question 5

What type of body armor does LAFD have?

Answer 5

US Armor multi-layered Kevlar/Spectra Shield, protection level IIA

Question 6

Body armor protects against what?

Answer 6

Blunt force trauma, sharp objects, low/med energy bullets, shotgun pellets, “slashing” knives.

Not protected from rifle fire.

Question 7

When is body armor worn?

Answer 7

Any time a member deems necessary

• SHALL be worn: Assault with deadly weapon, Domestic violence, Shootings, Stabbings, Sniper/Police standbys, Other violent crimes, Tactical Alerts, Known trouble areas

Question 8

What are the 8 required LAFD wildland PPE?

Answer 8

Brush Shirt, Brush Helmet, Brush Shroud, Brush Goggles, Brush Gloves, Brush Boots, Long Sleeve Cotton T-shirt, and Lightweight Brush Pants

Question 9

What is the weight of the helmet

Answer 9

3.46 lbs

Question 10

What colors do each helmet identify?

Answer 10

RED- Captain
YELLOW- FF/Ranked Member
WHITE- Chief/Chaplain
BLACK- Explorer/Volunteer
BLUE- Single Function EMS

red is also arson

Question 11

What is the sizing of the passport & numbers?

Answer 11

Passport: 3 1/2 x 2”
Number: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2”
3-dig Number: 2 1/4 x 1”

Question 12

Sizing of Chin Strap?

Answer 12

3/4 inch wide x 29 inches long w/ velcro fastener

Question 13

NFPA Standard for the DRD?

Answer 13

1971

Question 14

What are the 3 layers of Structure PPE?

Answer 14

Outer Shell
Moisture Barrier
Thermal Liner

Question 15

Functions of Outer Shell

Answer 15

Insulation, durability, primary resistance to active flame

Question 16

Functions of Moisture Barrier

Answer 16

Protection from noxious liquid penetration

Question 17

Functions of Thermal Liner

Answer 17

1.Moisture Wicking (Removing Sweat Away From The Body)
2.Breathability (Allowing Heat To Leave The Body & Have Somewhere To Go)
3.Overall Weight Of The Garment

Question 18

Turnout Coat ID Sizing

Answer 18

1 1/2 inch letters

Question 19

Fire Helmet SHALL be worn when

Answer 19

ALL EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS/ OR WHEN
DIRECTED BY COMPANY
OFFICER

*EXCEPT NON
HAZARDOUS

EMS OPERATIONS

DRIVING OR RIDING ANY
EMERGENCY APP

• EXCEPT ENCLOSED/
  FULLY ENCLOSED, LIGHT
  VEHICLE

OUTSIDE FIREFIGHTING
DRILLS
HAZARDOUS WORK
DETAILS

HAZ AREAS WHERE
SAFETY HATS REQUIRED

DIRECTING TRAFFIC

P.R., C. C. DISCRETION

Question 20

Turnout Coat SHALL be worn when

Answer 20

All emergency responses and operations

COs responsibility

Question 21

Turnout Pants SHALL be worn

Answer 21

All reported fires
HAZMAT
Automatic Alarms

Exception- Brush/Grass

Question 22

Hood SHALL be worn

Answer 22

anytime TO coat required
Prior to donning coat
pulled down during response

Question 23

What is used to clean turnouts?

Answer 23

Extractor with Citro Squeeze

Question 24

Ballistic Protection rating of Vest

Answer 24

Level IIA- 9MM, 357MAG, 1300FPS

Question 25

A body armor vest protects you from what

Answer 25

blunt force trauma
sharp objects
low and medium energy handgun bullets
shotgun pellets
slashing type knife attacks

Question 26

Body armor SHALL be worn when

Answer 26

assault with deadly weapon
domestic violence/family disputes
shootings stabbings
tactical alerts
incidents “known trouble areas”
police standby