CHAPTER 1 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!!!!

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require that all personnel at roadway incidents wear:

High visibility vest

What should a firefighter do if an SCBA inspection reveals that repairs are necessary?

Immediately report the needed repairs to the appropriate person

Donning SCBA from a seat mount should only be done if:

can be accomplished without removing the apparatus seatbelt

Improperly cleaned or maintained PPE:

causes illness or injury

Prior to donning SCBA, firefighters should:

check the air cylinder gauge and make sure it's FULL!

After doffing SCBA, always remember to:

clean and disinfect the facepiece.

A firefighter should never alter PPE because it may void the manufacturer's warranty and:

endanger his or her life

Who is usually in charge of performing annual SCBA inspection and maintenance?

factory- qualified technician

While using SCBA, always remember to:

frequently check the air supply

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

insufficient lung compacity

When exchanging an empty SCBA air cylinder for a full cylinder, remember to:

keep empty separate from the full

When refilling an SCBA cylinder, firefighters must:

make sure cylinder is full , but not OVERPRESSURIZED

According to the buddy system,

must work in team of 2 in all hazardous situations

What is a safety consideration for PPE?

never wear ppe that doesn't fit

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

Activation of the low pressure alarm

How can firefighters overcome limitations caused by SCBA weight and decreased mobility?

train with the units they will use on the fire ground

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

wearing respirator protection