PPE

Approximately how much extra weight does PPE account for?

• 15 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 35 pounds

• 25 pounds

How long should each breath take when performing the skip-breathing technique?

• 3 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 7 seconds

• 9 seconds

What are firefighting gloves usually constructed of?

• Cloth

• Kevlar

• Plastic-coated material

• Heat-resistant leather

Who is the drag rescue device designed to be used on?

• Firefighters and Building Occupants

• Animals

• Building Occupants

• Firefighters

Which of the following materials should NOT be worn at the fire scene?

• Nomex

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Wool

After what amount of time of the fire fighter being motionless will the PASS device issue a low warning tone?

• 60 seconds

• 15 seconds

• 45 seconds

• 30 seconds

What is the minimum pressure that must be in the unit before donning SCBA?

• 85 percent

• 90 percent

• 87 percent

• 93 percent

What is used to control the flow of air to the user when SCBA is being worn?

• Flow Valve

• Harness

• Regulator

• Reducer

What type of SCBA is most commonly used for structural firefighting?

• Open-Circuit

• Closed-Circuit

• Atmosphere Supplying Respirator

• Air Purifying Respirator

Atmospheres are classified as oxygen deficient when they fall below ____ percent oxygen?

• 18.5

• 21

• 19.5

• 17.5