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1
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How much of the body is structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to cover?

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Full body coverage

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What is the primary function of the moisture barrier in structural firefighting PPE?

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Prevent liquids and vapors from reaching the skin

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Which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the neck and ears?

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The protective hood

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During use in actual firefighting conditions, the maximum realistic duration of an SCBA air supply is about _____ percent of its rated duration.

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50

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What is the purpose of a personal alert safety system (PASS)?

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Sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period of time

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Which piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA?

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PASS device

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What is the primary function of the purge/bypass valve on an SCBA regulator?

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Provide an emergency air supply in the event of a malfunction

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How often must SCBA face pieces be fit-tested?

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Every 12 months

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What is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air?

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Skip breathing

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What is the first step in cleaning SCBA?

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Rinse the entire unit with clean water from a hose

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Which item is an optional component of the structural firefighting protective ensemble?

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Hearing protection

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The multilayered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is the:

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thermal barrier

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Which component of structural firefighting protective clothing is critical for protecting the body from steam burns?

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Moisture barrier

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A drag rescue device (DRD) is a component of the:

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protective coat

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PPE exposed to hazardous conditions should undergo an initial reduction of contaminants __________.

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at the scene before returning to the station

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A structural firefighting PPE ensemble includes which specific piece of equipment?

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PASS device

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The outer shell of structural firefighting protective clothing is constructed of a flame-resistant materials such as Nomex, Kevlar or _________?

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PBI

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Which is an approved material for structural firefighting boots?

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Leather

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Which statement about the care and use of PPE is correct?

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Accumulated dirt or contamination increases the potential for failure of protective clothing.

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Fire fighters should be able to don and activate an SCBA within _____ seconds.

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60

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When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check that the cylinder has a minimum of _____ percent of its rated maximum pressure.

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The primary function of a fire helmet’s __________ is intended to provide thermal protection

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Which statement about the use of a protective hood is correct?

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Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it.

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What is a requirement for structural firefighting boots?

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Slip-resistant sole

25
Which is a component of the Reilly method of air conservation?
Humming
26
The realistic duration of an SCBA air supply is __________ than the rated duration.
much shorter
27
What is the primary function of the purge/bypass valve on an SCBA regulator?
Provide an emergency air supply in the event of a malfunction
28
Current NFPA standards require an SCBA EOSTI to sound when cylinder pressure drops to _____ percent of capacity.
35
29
Pressure readings on an SCBA cylinder gauge and remote pressure gauge should not differ by more than _____ %.
15
30
Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user's exhaled air?
Closed circuit
31
Which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting?
1971
32
Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting?
1977
33
Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?
1981
34
Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems?
1982
35
What is the term for the lower part of a protective hood?
Bib
36
Which item is an optional component of the structural firefighting protective ensemble?
Hearing protection
37
The multilayered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is the:
thermal barrier.
38
Which component of structural firefighting protective clothing is critical for protecting the body from steam burns?
Moisture barrier
39
Turnout coats and trousers have a protective system that consists of _____ layers.
3
40
A drag rescue device (DRD) is a component of the:
protective coat.
41
Smoke contains _____ highly toxic products of combustion or physical states of matter.
three
41
Which is an acceptable location for PPE that has undergone decontamination?
None of these is correct.
42
PPE exposed to hazardous conditions should undergo an initial reduction of contaminants __________.
at the scene before returning to the station
43
An oxygen-deficient atmosphere contains less than _____ percent oxygen.
19.5
44
Recent studies have identified which hazard related to the use of protective hoods?
Transfer of carcinogens from the hood to the skin
45
What is the function of an EOSTI?
Warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure
46
Which agency sets the design, testing, and certification standards for SCBA equipment?
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
46
The function of a RIC/UAC is to provide air for:
emergency refilling of a low air cylinder.
47
SCBA cylinders of aluminum, steel, and carbon-fiber must be hydrostatically tested every _____ years.
5
48
For which type of incident is a supplied-air respirator most likely to be used?
Industrial or some hazardous materials situations
49
Which type of breathing apparatus offers protection only for specific, known hazards?
Air-purifying respirator

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