ESS 6.01 - ESS 6.02 Personal Protective Equipment

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Designed to eliminate injuries

• Designed to minimize risk of injury or fatality

• Designed to isolate firefighters during incident

• Designed to minimize discomfort while at incident

Structural firefighting protective clothing must meet what NFPA^® standard?

• 1500

• 1971

• 1977

• 1982

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

Which of the following BEST describes a design limitation of structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Keeps coat sleeves from riding up

• Provides protection from hot water

• Prevents heat transfer away from body

• Covers all portions of skin when moving

What part of structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) prevents scalding water and embers from reaching the ears and neck?

• Helmets

• Wristlets

• Protective coats

• Eye protection devices

What part of structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is intended for use in combination with a primary form of eye protection?

• Goggles

• Safety glasses

• SCBA facepieces

• Helmet-mounted faceshields

What part of structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to fit inside a protective coat?

• Helmets

• Wristlets

• Protective hoods

• Eye protection devices

Which of the following BEST describes why the liner should never be removed from a protective coat?

• It traps insulating air close to the body.

• It increases direct flame contact exposure.

• It allows less restrictive movement during incident.

• It compromises the design and increases the likelihood of injuries.

Which of the following structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) components must allow enough dexterity and tactile feel to perform the job required?

• Protective coats

• Protective hoods

• Protective gloves

• Protective trousers

What part of structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) must be high enough to protect the lower leg?

• Protective coats

• Protective hoods

• Protective trousers

• Protective footwear