PPE Flashcards
What NFPA requires eye protection to be worn?
NFPA 1500
Helmets, hoods, coats, gloves, and boots are all under what NFPA?
NFPA 1971
What is one of the most common injuries on the fire ground?
Eye injuries
What are the 3 types of eye protection?
Safety glasses
Safety goggles
SCBA mask
How much protection do safety glasses produce?
85%
What are the 3 layers in a coat?
T.O.M
Thermal barrier
Outer shell
Moisture barrier
What do boots have at the sole?
Stainless steel sole plate
What NFPA covers standard on Wildland fire fighting?
NFPA 1977
What NFPA covers station work uniforms?
NFPA 1975
At what degree will garments ignite, melt, drip, or separate?
500 F
What NFPA constitutes infection control program?
NFPA 1581
What are the 4 common respiratory hazards?
TOES
Toxic
Oxygen
Elevated temp
Smoke
At what percent of oxygen dose the respiratory rate increase?
Below 18%
N.I.D U DIE
Normal-21% oxygen
Impaired-17%
Dizziness-12%
Unconsciousness-9%
Death-6%
These 4 factors vary according to the amount of toxic gas released in a fire?
T.O.R.N
Temperature
Oxygen
Rate
Nature
What are the 3 factors that affect a firefighters ability to use respiratory protection?
P.A.F
Physical condition
Agility
Facial features
What are the 2 types of SCBA’s?
Open circuit
Closed circuit
Air cylinders can contain as much as how much psi?
4500 psi
NFPA containing standards on SCBA’s
NFPA 1981
The audible alarm on your SCBA will go off at what percent of pressure?
One forth left
What are the 2 ways to prevent internal fogging of lens?
Use a nosecup
Apply an anti fogging chemical
How long can you remain motionless before a pass device will go off?
30 seconds
NFPA that constitutes rules on PASS devices?
NFPA 1982
What are the methods for donning SCBA’s?
Over the head
Coat method
Seat
Rear mount
Checking the air cylinder gauge complies with what NFPA?
NFPA 1404
Hydrostatic testing is done how many years?
Every 5 years
