Ch. 3 PPE and SCBA 1

Which of the following is a flame-resistant material used in PPE?

• PBI

• Trated cotton duck

• Thermax

• PLastic

What is the primary function of the fire helmets inner shell?

• outer shell

• vaport barrier

• Thermal protection

• moisture barrier

Which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting

• 1980

• 1971

• 1982

• 1951

What fire gas is a product of incomplete combustion of common household items?

• Hydrogen Chloride

• Phosgene

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Carbon monoxide

What is the primary function of the moisture barrier in structural firefighting PPE?

• Protect against blunt trauma

• Keep fire away from the skin

• Keep liquids and vapors from reaching the skin

• Protect against lacerations

Which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the neck and ears?

• Helmet

• Bunker Coat

• Protective Hood

• Bunker neck strap

Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?

• 1871

• 1991

• 1981

• 1982

The thick, quilted layer of a turnout coat is the __________.

• Moisture barrier

• Thermal barrier

• Sweat barrier

• Outer shell

How many layers does the turnout coat and trousers consist of?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How much of the body is structural firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to cover?

• 50 poercent

• 75 percent

• 90 percent

• 100 percent