chap 3

pressure readings on and SCBA cylinder gauge and remote pressure gauge should not differ more than

15 percent

and oxygen deficient atmosphere contains less than percent oxygen

19.5

which NFPA standard deals with protective ensembles for structural and proximity fire fighting

1971

which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for a wildland firefighting

1977

which NFPA standard deals with open circuit self-contained breathing apparatus

1981

which NFPA standard deals with personal alert safety systems

1982

turn out coats and trousers have a protective system that consist of layers

3

current NFPA standards require an SCBA EOSTI to sound when cylinder pressure drops to of capacity

35

SEB a cylinders of aluminum steel or carbon fiber must be Hydrostatically tested every years

5

During use an actual fire fighting conditions the maximum realistic duration of an SBA air supply is about percent of its rate of duration

50

firefighter should be able to Don and active SBA within seconds

60

when doning SCBA firefighter should check that the cylinder has a minimum of percent of its rated maximum pressure

90

which type of breathing apparatus offers protection only for specific known hazards

Air purifying respirator

Which statement about the use of protective hood is correct

Don the SCBA face piece first and then pull the hood up over it

how much of the body is structural firefighting personal protective equipment designed to cover

Full body coverage

The primary function of fire helmets is intended to provide thermal protection

Inner liner

which agency says the design testing and Certification and standards for the SCBA equipment

National fire protection Association

A structural firefighting PPE includes which specific piece of equipment

PASS device

which piece of equipment must be worn with structural firefighting PPE and SCBA

PASS device

The outer shell of structural firefighting protective clothing is constructed of a flame resistant material such as nomex kevlar or

PBI

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

The protective hood

which statement about the care and use of PPE is correct

accumulated dirt or contamination increases the potential for failure of protective clothing

PPE exposed to hazardous condition should undergo an additional reduction of contaminate

at the scene before returning to the station

what is the term of the lower part of protective hood

bib

which type of breathing apparatus recycles the users exhaled air

closed circuit

The function of the RIC/UAC is to provide air for

emergency refilling of a low cylinder

What is the function of an EOSTI

emit in audible alarm when the wearer becomes motionless

how often must SCBA face piece be fit tested

every 12 months

Which item is optional component of the structural firefighting protective

hearing protection

which is a component of the Railey method of air conservation

humming

for which type of incident is supplied air respiratory most likely to be used

industrial or some hazardous material situations

which is an appropriate material for structural firefighting boots

leather

which component of structural firefighting protective clothing is critical for protecting the body from steam burns

moisture barrier

The realistic duration of an SCBA air supply is then the rated

much shorter

which is an acceptable location for PPE that has undergone decontamination

none of these is correct

What is the primary function of the moisture barrier and structural firefighting PPE

prevent liquids and vapors from reaching the skin

A drag rescue device is a component of the

protective coat

what is the primary function of the purge bypass valve on the SCBA regulator

provide an emergency air supply in the event of a malfunction

what is the first step in cleaning the SCBA

rinse the entire unit with clean water from a hose

what is a commonly used technique for conserving SCBA air

skip breathing

what is a requirement for structural firefighting boots

slip resistant sole

what is the purpose of a personal alert safety system

sound an alarm of the firefighters motionless for a set of time

The multi layered or quilted layer of structural firefighting protective clothing is

thermal barrier

Smoke contains highly toxic products of combustion or physical states of matter

three

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

transfer of carcinogens from the hood to the skin