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42 Cards in this Set
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From which material(s) can structural firefighting boots be constructed? |
Rubber or leather |
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What is the first step in cleaning SCBA? |
Rinse the entire unit using a hose with clean water |
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When filling an SCBA cylinder from a cascade system, a fire fighter must: |
Ensure it is safe to fill by checking the hydrostatic test date. |
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Which other piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA? |
PASS device |
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How much of the body is structural firefighting PPE designed to cover? |
Every square inch |
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A PASS device can be set off manually or will go off automatically under which circumstances? |
If the device is motionless for a set period of time |
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How are protective hoods worn? |
Over the face piece but under the helmet |
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How long should it take a fire fighter to don and activate an SCBA? |
1 minute |
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Structural firefighting PPE is designed to be worn with which specific piece of equipment? |
SCBA |
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During strenuous firefighting, how does the realistic use time of an SCBA compare to its rated use time? |
The realistic time is about half the rated time |
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Which part of the SCBA controls the flow of air to the user? |
The regulator |
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What is the NFPA standard on personal alert safety systems? |
1982 |
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What is the NFPA standard on station/work uniforms? |
1975 |
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What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting? |
1971 |
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What is one requirement of structural firefighting gloves? |
They must meet the applicable NFPA standard |
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What is one flame-resistant material? |
Nomex |
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Fire helmets have an inner liner for added ________ protection. |
Thermal |
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What is the first step in doffing PPE? |
Remove gloves |
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How much does a full set of personal protective equipment weigh? |
Fifty pounds |
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When, if ever, should the inner thermal layer be removed from a turnout coat? |
Only when the coat is being cleaned |
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When should fire fighters use the purge valve on SCBA? |
When the SCBA bottle contains air but no air is coming into the mask |
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Why should fire fighters make sure their PPE is dry before engaging in structural firefighting? |
Because water trapped in the fabric can boil and cause steam burns in fire conditions |
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What is the NFPA standard on protective clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting? |
1977 |
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What is one required feature of structural firefighting boots? |
Reinforced toe |
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Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user's exhaled air? |
Closed-circuit |
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What is the purpose of the moisture barriers found in structural firefighting PPE? |
Top keep liquids and vapors from reaching the skin |
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What is the purpose of skip breathing? |
To conserve air |
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Which part of the structural firefighting PPE is designed to protect the neck and ears? |
The protective hood |
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After placing your PPE in a logical order, what is the first step in donning PPE? |
Put your protective hood on |
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When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check to ensure that the cylinder has at least a certain minimum specified percentage of its capacity of air. Which percentage? |
90% |
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What is the purpose of a PASS device? |
To sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period of time |
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Which of the following physical characteristics can have a negative affect on the user of an SCBA? |
Conditioning |
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NFPA standards require a low-air alarm to activate on SCBA when a certain percentage of air is left. Which percentage? |
25% |
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What is the NFPA standard on open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus? |
1981 |
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Which of the following is NOT produced by residential or commercial fires? |
Nitrogen dioxide |
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Which gas, produced by combustion, kills by replacing the oxygen in the bloodstream by binding with the hemoglobin, thus asphyxiating the victim? |
Carbon monoxide |
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During routine SCBA checks, the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with the regulator pressure gauge within what range? |
100psi |
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When are composite fiber wrapped cylinders required to be replaced? |
15 years |
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During routine SCBA checks, the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with the regulator pressure gauge within what range? |
0.1 |
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According to the applicable NFPA standard, how often must fire fighters have their SCBA face pieces fit-tested? |
Every twelve months |
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Which federal agency sets the design, testing, and certification requirements for SCBA? |
NIOSH |
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Which substance can be used to clean facepieces? |
Soap/water solution |
