Firefighter Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE) 3

Side- or rear-mounted SCBA:

• must be stored inside of a sealed storage box.

• can be mounted on the inside of the apparatus cab.

• are mounted on the exterior of the apparatus.

• are more dangerous to don than seat-mounted SCBA.

Which piece of PPE is donned under the helmet and is designed to protect the neck, ears, and face from exposure to heat, embers, and debris?

• Protective hood

• Thermal barrier

• SCBA facepiece

• Moisture barrier

What is structural PPE designed to do?

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

• Eliminate exposure to hazardous materials

• Protect from temperatures of up to 1,000°F (540°C)

• Prevent burns from extreme fire behaviors such as flashover

During structural fire fighting operations, primary eye protection is provided by:

• helmet-mounted faceshield.

• the protective hood.

• safety glasses.

• the SCBA facepiece.

What is the primary type of respiratory protection used in the fire service?

• High-efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA)

• Air-purifying respirator (APR)

• Closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA)

• Atmosphere-supplying respirator (ASR)

On an SCBA air cylinder, the pressure gauge is used to:

• set the working pressure for the cylinder.

• control the flow of air to the regulator.

• display the amount of air left in the cylinder.

• reset the heads-up display when necessary.

Protective trousers designed for fire fighting are:

• designed to protect firefighters from extreme fire behavior such as flashover and rollover.

• required to be sent to the manufacturer for specialized cleaning after each use.

• constructed from the same fabric, moisture barrier, and thermal layering used in protective coats.

• identical to those used in wildland fire fighting and roadway operations.

Which SCBA component allows the air cylinder to be transfilled from another cylinder in the event of an emergency?

• Emergency Escape Breathing Support System (EEBSS)

• End-of-service-time indicator (EOSTI)

• Heads-up display (HUD)

• Rapid intervention crew universal air coupling (RIC UAC)

What is an effective way to protect yourself from the health hazards caused by inhaling smoke and other products of combustion?

• Exercise daily

• Schedule annual physical exams

• Wear respiratory protection

• Eat a healthy diet

What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an incident?

• Perform specialized cleaning

• Perform a hydrostatic test

• Look for damage like rips or tears

• Complete a fabric strength test