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Chapter 3: Personal Protective Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

What is the flame-resistant material fire fighter PPE is made out of?

A

Nomex
Kevlar
PBI

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2
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What materials can structural firefighting boots be made from?

A

Rubber or leather

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3
Q

What is the NFPA standard on station/work uniforms?

A

1975

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4
Q

Why should firefighters make sure their PPE is dry before engaging in a structure fire?

A

Water trapped in the fabric can boil and cause steam burns

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5
Q

The first step in donning PPE

A

Put protective hood on

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6
Q

First step in doffing PPE

A

Remove gloves

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7
Q

Open-circuit breathing apparatus

A

Typically used
Exhaled air is released into the atmosphere through a one-way valve

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8
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Closed-circuit breathing apparatus

A

Recycles the users exhaled air
Passes through a mechanism that removes carbon dioxide
No air is released to the outside environment

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9
Q

What is hydrostatic testing for?

A

To test SCBA cylinders for any defects or damage

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10
Q

How often are SCBA cylinders hydrostatically tested?

A

Every 3 years

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11
Q

What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit SCBA’s?

A

1981

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12
Q

What is the NFPA standard on PPE for wildland fire fighting?

A

1977

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13
Q

What equipment must be worn with structural firefighting besides PPE and SCBA?

A

PASS device

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14
Q

What does PASS device stand for?

A

Personal Alarm Safety Ststem

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15
Q

What part of the SCBA controls the flow of air to the user?

A

The regulator

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16
Q

What is the purpose of a pass device?

A

To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a certain period of time

17
Q

The SCBA pressure on the cylinder gauge and regulator pressure gauge must be within __% agreement

A

10%

18
Q

What is the first step in cleaning the SCBA?

A

Rinse the entire unit with water

19
Q

What can be used to clean face pieces?

A

Soap and water

20
Q

What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting?

A

1971

21
Q

How often must firefighters have their SCBA face pieces fit tested?

A

Annually

22
Q

What is the NFPA standard on personal alert safety systems?

A

1982

23
Q

Fire helmets have an inner layer for added _____ protection

A

Thermal

24
Q

What are three of many gases often present in smoke?

A

Phosgene
Carbon monoxide
Hydrogen cyanide

25
Q

How much does a full set of PPE weigh?

A

50lbs

26
Q

What is the purpose of skipped breathing?

A

To conserve air

27
Q

What is the purpose of the moisture barriers in firefighting PPE?

A

To keep liquids and vapors from reaching the skin

28
Q

What federal agency sets the design, testing, and certification requirements for respiratory protection?

A

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

29
Q

What percentage of air does the SCBA low air alarm activate?

A

35%

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