LP 667 FF HELMET ASSEMBLY Flashcards

1
Q

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FOR A FF?

A

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.

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2
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WHAT SHALL YOU INSPECT ON YOUR FF HELMET?

A

Ensure no cracks or delamination
c. Ensure foam ring is in shell
d. Ensure chin strap attachment points
are good

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3
Q

HOW DO YOU Check four suspension straps that go over the head ?

A

Should rest easily on the head
b. Should not have a big “bulge” at the
crown of the head

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4
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WHEN SHALL CHIN STRAP BE WORN?

A

THE CHIN STRAP MUST BE
PROPERLY SECURED AND WORN AT
ALL TIMES!

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5
Q

HOW MUCH DOES THE HELMET WEIGHT ?

A

29 1/2 OZ

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WHAT IS THE AERODYNAMIC RATING ON THE HELMET?

A

RATED AT 70 MPH

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7
Q

WHAT IS THE HELMET MADE OF ?

A

IT IS MADE OF ONE PIECE LEXAN ( POLY CARBONATE RESIN

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8
Q

WHAT CAN EFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE HELMET?

A

ANY DAMAGE OR ALTERATION WILL AFFECT THE INTEGRITY.

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WHAT IS THE COMPRESSION RING MADE OF?

A

ITS AN IMPACT RING 3/8 THICK - 2 1/2” WIDE - GREY IN COLOR.

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WHAT IS THE CHIN STRAP MADE OF ?

A

3/4 WIDE - 29 INCH LONG
POSTMAN SLIDE
LEATHER PROTECTOR.

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11
Q

FF HELMET IDENTIFICATION?

A
WHITE - CHIEF
ORANGE -CAPTAIN
RED- ARSON
YELLOW-FF
BLACK- EXPLOER 
BLUE- EMS
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