Chapter 5 Test PPE

1. Which piece of PPE should be worn during structural fire fighting operations?

• 1. Protective hood

• 1. Face/neck shroud

• One-piece jumpsuit

• Removable heat shield

Improperly cleaned or maintained PPE:

• 1. Can cause illness or injury

• Must be worn with caution

• 1. Should be disposed of immediately 

• Must be used only for training evolutions

How can firefighters protect themselves against health hazards caused by inhaling smoke and other products of combustion?

• Using eye protection

• Healthy diet and exercise

• Regular checkups with a physician

• Wearing respiratory protection equipment

Which SCBA component attaches to the SCBA facepiece and directly controls airflow to the wearer?

• Regulator

• Air Cylinder

• PASS Device

• Heads up Display

Which is the most common and correct way of donning Turnout Gear?

• Bunkers, Flash Hood, Coat, Gloves, Helmet

• Flash Hood, Bunkers, Coat, Helmet, Gloves

• Helmet, Bunkers, Coat, Gloves, Flash Hood

• 1. Flash Hood, Coat, Helmet, Gloves, Bunkers

Which SCBA limitation would a firefighter be able to overcome through physical fitness and regular medical evaluations?

• Claustrophobia

• Lack of visibility

• 1. Insufficient lung capacity

• The weight of the SCBA unit

Prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should:

• Turn off the PASS device

• Turn off the low pressure alarm

• Check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is full

• 1. Check the air cylinder gauge to make sure the cylinder is at least half full

  
  

After doffing SCBA, always remember to:

• Clean and disinfect the facepiece

• Open the cylinder and bypass valves

• Manually turn on the PASS device alarm

• 1. Fully extend all straps

While using SCBA, always remember to:

• Frequently check the air supply status

• 1. Work alone so that you can conserve air

• 1. Rely on the radio as the only method of team contact

• Turn the air supply off just before exiting a hazardous area

What is the structural PPE designed to do?

• Eliminate exposure to hazardous materials

• 1. Protect from temperatures up to 1,000 degrees F

• 1. Prevent burns from extreme fire behaviors such as flashover

• Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving