Chapter 3 - JB

Which statement about the care and use of PPE is correct?

• Special cleaning solutions are available for home laundering of protective clothing.

• Rubber boots should be stored in direct sunlight to help them dry properly.

• Damp turnout coats provide an extra degree of thermal protection.

• Accumulated dirt or contamination increases the potential for failure of protective clothing.

Which is an acceptable location for PPE that has undergone decontamination?

• Sleeping area

• Vehicle cab

• None of these is correct.

• Living area

A personal alert safety system (PASS) will sound a low warning tone if the fire fighter is motionless for:

• 30 seconds.

• 20 seconds.

• 10 seconds.

• 40 seconds.

Which is an approved material for structural firefighting boots?

• Polymeric synthetic

• Gore-Tex

• Leather

• Extos

Recent studies have identified which hazard related to the use of protective hoods?

• Greater frequency of SCBA facepiece seal leaks

• Transfer of carcinogens from the hood to the skin

• Increased physiological heat load

• Reduced ability of the wearer to detect ambient thermal hazards

Fire fighter boots come in a variety of styles. Which NFPA standard defines the requirements for structural firefighting boots?

• NFPA 1300

• NFPA 1971

• NFPA 475

• NFPA 2001

What is the function of an EOSTI?

• Emit an audible alarm when the wearer becomes motionless

• Emit an audible alarm in the presence of certain gases

• Warn an SCBA wearer of low cylinder pressure

• Broadcast a mayday signal

An atmosphere is considered oxygen-deficient if it contains less than _____ percent oxygen.

• 17.5

• 18

• 19.5

• 21

Which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems?

• 1982

• 1460

• 1440

• 1785

What is the purpose of a personal alert safety system (PASS)?

• Sound an alarm if a fire fighter is motionless for a set period of time

• Sound an alarm when certain gases are detected

• Sound an alarm if ambient temperatures exceed a specified level

• Warn fire fighters when their air supply is low