PPE/SCBA

When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be:

• Fully extended.
• Partially extended
• Adjusted according to local SOP's
• Adjusted for the individual

Which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to be replaced?

• After first use of cylinder
• When the cylinder becomes completely empty
• While performing short-term work in emergency operations
• During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity

At which frequency should personal protective equipment (PPE) be inspected?

• According to manufacturer's recommendations
• When the firefighter feels the need to inspect the PPE
• At the beginning of each shif and when is is used
• Once a year

Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years? a.  Steel and aluminum b.  Fully wrapped KevlarTM c.  Fully wrapped fiberglass d.  Hoop-wrapped aluminum

• Fully wrapped Kevlar
• Steel and 
  aluminum
• Fully wrapped fiberglass
• Hoop-wrappped aluminum

Which of the following BEST describes why personal protective equipment (PPE) should never be altered?

• May create confusion at incident scene
• May cause misidentification with Incident Command
• May void manufacturer's warranty and endanger lives
• May significantly increase breathing, heart rate, and skin temperature

What is the role of the Breathing Apparatus Officer?

• Responsible for knowing the number and identity of all personnel using SCBA.
• Knows their location, function, and time of entry.
• Remains outside.
• All of the above

Filter breathing is used if a firefighter's air supply is depleted and there are no other available means for getting air.

• True
• False

Which statement is true about filter breathing?

• Filter breathing will not prevent the firefighter from inhaling toxic gases or otherwise hazardous substances.
• Filter breathing should only be used as addressed in a department's S.O.P.s and only when it is impossible to use other methods.
• A and B
• None of the above

Skip breathing is an emergency breathing technique used to extend the use of air supply.

• True
• False

When rescuing a downed firefighter you don't necessarily have to work in teams

• True
• False