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FF chapter 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two functions of station uniforms | Identify the wearer as a member of the department Provide a layer of protection against direct flame contact |
| What should firefighter not wear when on duty | Clothing made of non fire resistant synthetic materials |
| What are examples of non fire resistant synthetic materials | Nylon Iron on patches Polyester Transfer decals |
| What standard should safety and work uniforms meet | NFPA 1971 |
| What is a new thing involving station footwear and contamination | Do not wear it during emergency operations or take contaminated footwear in living quarters |
| How should uniforms be laundered | At the station Do not use your personal or public washing machines |
| What standard is for structure and proximity PPE | NFPA 1971 |
| What does NFPA 1971 require is on all PPE | A permanent label showing compliance with the standard |
| What should be included on a label for structural PPE | Manufactured name County of manufacture Month/year of manufacture Size Manufacturers address Lot or serial number Model name, number, or design Principal materials of construction Cleaning precautions |
| What should firefighters never do involving PPE | Alter it |
| What is the usual temperature limit of structural PPE | 400 degrees |
| What is a downfall of strutural ppe | It prevents heat from leaving your body |
| What is a structure helmet designed to do | Prevent heat, water, and embers from reaching ears/neck Protecting head from impact Providing protection from heat and cold |
| What are the forms eye protection comes in | SCBA facepieces Helmet mounted face shields Goggles Safety glasses |
| What must a structure helmet come equipped with in regards to eye protection | A faceshied or goggle |
| What is a down fall of helmet mounted faceshields | They do not classify as safety eye wear Don’t provide adequate protection from flying particles or splashes |
| What is the point of a hood | Cover areas that may not be protected by the SCBA, helmet, and jacket |
| What must all structural bunker gear have | outer shell Moisture barrier Thermal barrier |
| What are some design features of a structure coat that are required | Retrospective trim Wristlets Collar Closure system Drag rescue device |
| What is the function of gloves | Protect hands and wrists from heat, steam, or cold Resist cuts, punctured, and liquid absorption |
| What do firefighter boots protect against | Puncture wounds Crushing wounds Scalding water Contaminated liquids Burns |
| What is the purpose of a PASS | Emit a loud alarm to alert other personnel that a firefighter is in danger |
| When does a pass alarm activate | When motionless for 30 seconds Emergency button is manually pressed |
| What are the three settings of a pass device | Off Sensing Alarm |
| What standard required hearing protection | NFPA 1500 |
| What decibel is it mandatory to wear hearing protection in apparatus | 90 |
| When are times you should wear hearing protection | Riding in a vehicle Operating power tools, generators, or pumps Testing the PASS device |
| What standard is for wildland equipment | NFPA 1977 |
| What is the minimum PPE necessary to fight a NCF | Helmet with eye protection Flame retardant shirt/pants Protective footwear Gloves Fire shelter |
| What must a traffic vests have to meet safety standards | Five point breakaway fasteners at the shoulders, side, and waist Retrospective trim |
| When is a traffic vest required to wear | At roadway incidents |
| Who requires the use of a traffic vest | US DOT |
| What are the only two times you should not wear a traffic vest at a roadway incident | Actively engaged in firefighting A hazmat incident |
| What is a safety consideration for structural PPE | Moisture in the shell and linear can transfer heat rapidly and create steam burns |
| What PPE should firefighters never wear | PPE that doesn’t fit |
| What should the overlap between the jacket and pants be on structural PPE | 2 inches when bent at 90 degrees |
| What can hydrocarbon contaminants on PPE cause | Reduction of the fire resistance of PPE |
| When should PPE inspection occur | At the start of every shift After every use After washing/repair On a periodic basis |
| What does routine cleaning involve | Brushing loose debris off Spray of water to rinse off debris/ soil |
| Who should perform an advanced cleaning | Personnel who have been trained to do so |
| How is an advanced cleaning performed | Use an extractor |
| When is specialized cleaning required | When clothing is contaminated with hazardous materials or bodily fluids that weren’t removed by routine or advanced cleaning |
| What does contract cleaning accomplish | Removal of accumulated grime or contaminants |
| What is a required skill for NFPA 1001 | Use of SCBA |
| What are the two types of respirators | Air supplying Air purifying |
| What are some common respiratory hazards | Oxygen deficiency Elevated temperatures Particulate contaminants Gases and vapors Airborne pathogens |
| What is an oxygen deficient atmosphere | Anything less than 19.5 oxygen |
| What can super heated air do | Damage the respiratory tract |
| What can inhaling heated gases cause in the lungs | Pulmonary edema leading to asphyxiation |
| What is a particulate contaminants | Small particles that may be suspended in the air that are harmful to the respiratory tract |
| What are some sources of particulate contaminants | Vehicle exhaust Chemical reactions Heated metals Combustion |
| When does a gas exist | At standard temperature and pressure |
| When does a vapor exist | Temperature or pressure changes to a solid or liquid |
| What are the toxic twins | Carbon monoxide Hydrogen cyanide |
| What are airborne pathogens | Disease causing microorganisms suspended in the air |
| What does an open circuit SCBA use for breathing | Compressed air |
| What does a closed circuit SCBA use for breathing | Compressed oxygen |
| What happens to exhaled air in the open circuit SCBA | It is vented to the outside atmosphere |
| What happens to exhaled air in a closed circuit SCBA | It stays in the system and is recycled |
| What are the four major components of an SCBA | Backplate/harness Regulator Air cylinder Facepiece |
| What is the function of a regulator | Reduce high pressure air from the cylinder to air slightly above atmosphere pressure for breathing |
| What must all new face pieces be equipped with | A heads up display |
| What is a qualitative fit test | Measures wearers response to a test agent |
| What is a quantitative fit test | Instruments measure the amount of an agent in the outside one interior atmospheres of the face piece |
| When mist fit tests be conducted | Annually or on a regular schedule |
| What is an EOSTI | Something that signals that you have reached low air cylinder pressure |
| When will an EOSTI come on | When the cylinder is at 33% |
| What styles of alarm must an EOSTI have | A visual and audible |
| Where must a UAC be located | Within 4 inches of the cylinder outlet |
| What does an EEBSS stand for | Emergency escape breathing support system |
| What does an EEBSS do | Allow two firefighter to share air from one cylinder without removing their facepieces |
| What must the HUD display | Cylinder content at least at 100% 75% 50% and 33% Intervals |
| What should an SCBA cylinder air level be at when full | No less than 90% of maximum pressure |
| When should you clean and inspect an SCBA | After each use At the start of every shift Every week |
| What is a stationary fill system | System installed at a station to fill air cylinders |
| What is a mobile fill station | Fill station mounted on an apparatus to fill cylinders |
| What is a FBARS | Firefighter breathing air replenishment system |
| What is prohibited now about filling air cylinders | Filling non shielded bottles |
| When is it acceptable to fill a non shielded cylinder | UAC is used Risk assessment has been conducted Imminent threat to the safety of the downed firefighter |
| What is an auto cascade system | A completely automated fill station |
| What building must have an FBARS system | Newly constructed buildings teller than 75 feet |
| When should you go off air | After you have left the contaminated area After you have deconed |
| What are some nonemergency exit indicators | Situation is stabilized Change in operational strategy Necessary to replace air cylinder IC orders non emergency withdraw Assignment is complete |
| What are some emergency exit indicators | Activation of SCBA low pressure alarm SCBA failure Withdrawal orders Changes in conditions Changes in oxygen level New hazards |
| What are some symptoms of oxygen deficiency | Light headedness Loss of coordination Rapid fatigue Disorientation Increased breathing rates |
| What should you do when you start to experience symptoms of oxygen deficiency | Report by radio and evacuate |
| What are some nonemergency exit techniques | Buddy system Entry egress paths Controlled breathing |
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