Deck 6: Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

Question 1

Which NFPA standard specifies requirements for station/work uniforms?

A) 1500
B) 1975
C) 1977
D) 1982

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to fit inside a protective coat?

A) Helmets
B) Wristlets
C) Protective hoods
D) Eye protection devices

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes a design limitation of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A) Keeps coat sleeves from riding up
B) Provides protection from hot water
C) Prevents heat transfer away from body
D) Covers all portions of skin when moving

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) prevents scalding water and embers from reaching the ears and neck?

A) Helmets
B) Wristlets
C) Protective coats
D) Eye protection devices

Question 5

Which of the following types of special protective clothing is designed as similar to structural personal protective equipment (PPE) but with an aluminized outer shell?

A) Ice rescue
B) Technical rescue
C) Hazardous materials
D) Proximity fire fighting

Question 6

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is useful in total darkness and confined spaces?

A) Protective coats
B) Eye protection devices
C) Hearing protection devices
D) Personal alert safety systems

Question 7

Structural fire fighting protective clothing must meet what NFPA standard?

A) 1500
B) 1971
C) 1977
D) 1982

Question 8

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn when noise exceeds maximum noise exposure levels?

A) Protective coats
B) Protective hoods
C) Hearing protection devices
D) Personal alert safety systems

Question 9

Which of the following BEST describes why the liner should never be removed from a protective coat?

A) It traps insulating air close to the body.
B) It increases direct flame contact exposure.
C) It allows less restrictive movement during incident.
D) It compromises the design and increases the likelihood of injuries.

Question 10

Which of the following BEST describes why personal protective equipment (PPE) should never be altered?

A) May create confusion at incident scene
B) May cause misidentification with Incident Command
C) May void manufacturer's warranty and endanger lives
D) May significantly increase breathing, heart rate, and skin temperature

Question 11

What component of emergency medical protective clothing may be dual certified for use in the station as well?

A) Footwear
B) Facemask
C) Utility gloves
D) Face protection device

Question 12

What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) can be worn to increase visibility at roadway incidents?

A) Protective coat
B) Eye/face protection device
C) Personal alert safety systems
D) Traffic vests with retroreflective trim

Question 13

Which of the following structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) components must allow enough dexterity and tactile feel to perform the job required?

A) Protective coats
B) Protective hoods
C) Protective gloves
D) Protective trousers

Question 14

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) must be high enough to protect the lower leg?

A) Protective coats
B) Protective hoods
C) Protective trousers
D) Protective footwear

Question 15

What part of wildland personal protective equipment (PPE) must meet the requirements of ANSI Z87.1?

A) Gloves
B) Jackets
C) Goggles
D) Trousers

Question 16

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A) Designed to eliminate injuries
B) Designed to minimize risk of injury or fatality
C) Designed to isolate firefighters during incident
D) Designed to minimize discomfort while at incident

Question 17

Steel toe boots are not recommended for wildland protective clothing because they:

A) interfere with mobility.
B) absorb and retain heat.
C) do not have enough grip.
D) do not protect enough of the leg.

Question 18

Which NFPA standard outlines the specifications for wildland personal protective clothing?

A) 1500
B) 1971
C) 1977
D) 1982

Question 19

What part of structural fire fighting personal protective equipment (PPE) is intended for use in combination with a primary form of eye protection?

A) Goggles
B) Safety glasses
C) SCBA facepieces
D) Helmet-mounted faceshields

Question 20

Which of the following types of special protective clothing requires a personal flotation device?

A) Ice rescue
B) Technical rescue
C) Proximity fire fighting
D) Hazardous materials

Question 21

Damaged equipment marked for training can be used in:

A) live fire training.
B) any type of training.
C) non-live fire training.
D) training for the public, not for firefighters.

Question 22

Which of the following respiratory hazards causes superheated air to damage the respiratory tract?

A) Oxygen levels
B) Gases and vapors
C) Elevated temperatures
D) Particulate contaminants

Question 23

Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection may cause the wearer to deplete the air supply rapidly?

A) Lack of agility
B) Psychological limitations
C) Lack of physical condition
D) Inadequate pulmonary capacity

Question 24

Which of the following types of respiratory protection uses visual ESTIs only?

A) Open-circuit SCBAs
B) Closed-circuit SCBAs
C) Air-purifying respirators
D) Atmosphere-supplying respirators

Question 25

Which of the following BEST describes the frequency with which personal protective equipment (PPE) should be inspected?

A) As dictated by manufacturers
B) As a firefighter feels there is need
C) When there is down time at the fire station
D) At the beginning of shift and after every use

Question 26

What two respiratory hazards are responsible for the majority of fire-related fatalities?

A) Phosgene and ammonia
B) Carbon monoxide and phosgene
C) Carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide
D) Hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride

Question 27

One-hundred percent cotton underwear is recommended for station/work uniforms to prevent:

A) burns.
B) chafing.
C) discomfort.
D) hygiene issues.

Question 28

The type of cleaning required for personal protective equipment (PPE) is determined by:

A) local budgetary constraints.
B) where the department is located.
C) how long the PPE has been in use.
D) amount and type of contamination.

Question 29

An open-circuit SCBA air cylinder control valve should be when in use.

A) opened fully
B) partially open
C) opened slowly
D) monitored closely

Question 30

Which of the following BEST describes when SARs are used?

A) For assessing industrial accidents
B) For emergency medical incidents
C) For working with particulate-producing tools
D) For confined space rescues and technical rescue incidents

Question 31

Moisture in the shell and liner material of personal protective equipment (PPE) could result in:

A) air pockets.
B) shrinkage of PPE.
C) serious steam burns.
D) discomfort during an incident.

Question 32

Which part of the facepiece assembly releases exhaled air without admitting in the contaminated outside atmosphere?

A) Nose cup
B) Exhalation valve
C) Facepiece frame
D) Speaking diaphragm

Question 33

Which of the following APR effectiveness clues is monitored by being aware of how labored a firefighter's breathing is?

A) Time
B) Weight
C) Taste and smell
D) Resistance-to-breathing-indicators

Question 34

Which of the following respiratory hazards can be protected against using high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters?

A) Oxygen levels
B) Gases and vapors
C) Airborne pathogens
D) Elevated temperatures

Question 35

What is the minimum overlap between coat and trousers when the wearer is bent over to a 90 degree angle?

A) 2 inches (50 mm)
B) 3 inches (76 mm)
C) 5 inches (127 mm)
D) 6 inches (152 mm)

Question 36

What type of NFPA defined cleaning may be done in a washing machine designed to handle heavy loads?

A) Routine cleaning
B) Contract cleaning
C) Advanced cleaning
D) Specialized cleaning

Question 37

Which part of the facepiece assembly is made of clear safety plastic and mounted in a flexible rubber frame?

A) Nose cup
B) Exhalation valve
C) Facepiece frame
D) Speaking diaphragm

Question 38

What action should a firefighter take if thermal radiant heat burns develop while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A) Move farther back from fire
B) Withdraw from area immediately
C) Shift to get a different angle on the fire
D) Inform supervisor before continuing work

Question 39

Which of the following SCBA components warns when the system is reaching 20-25% of cylinder capacity?

A) Nose cup
B) Universal air coupling
C) Remote pressure gauge
D) End-of-service-time indicators

Question 40

Where might a firefighter find wear due to friction during a routine personal protective equipment (PPE) inspection?

A) Along the path of a zipper
B) Where SCBA contacts the protective coat
C) Where SCBA facepiece and mask connect
D) Under arms, in crotch, at knee and elbow joints

Question 41

Which of the following BEST describes the factors respiratory equipment must be protected from during storage?

A) Ultraviolet light, contamination
B) Ultraviolet light, temperature changes
C) Contamination, temperature changes, gas vapors
D) Contamination, temperature changes, ultraviolet light

Question 42

Which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to be replaced?

A) After first use of cylinder
B) When the cylinder becomes completely empty
C) While performing short-term work in emergency operations
D) During inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity

Question 43

Which piece of protective breathing apparatus is checked for any unusual sounds during operation?

A) Hoses
B) Facepiece
C) Regulator
D) Low-pressure alarm

Question 44

Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is created by the weight and resistance of harness straps?

A) Decreased mobility
B) Decreased endurance
C) Poor condition of apparatus
D) Decreased ability to communicate

Question 45

Which NFPA standard establishes the inspection period for protective breathing apparatus?

A) 1500
B) 1852
C) 1971
D) 1982

Question 46

Which piece of protective breathing apparatus has the hand wheel checked for damage during weekly inspection?

A) Hoses
B) Facepiece
C) Breathing air cylinder assembly
D) Backplate and harness assembly

Question 47

Soot can reduce visibility on what piece of protective breathing apparatus?

A) Hoses
B) Facepiece
C) Regulator
D) Low-pressure alarm

Question 48

Which type of fill station is designed to refill SCBA at emergency incidents?

A) Mobile fill stations
B) Stationary fill stations
C) All types of fill stations
D) Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems

Question 49

Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection may affect the ability to get a complete facepiece seal?

A) Unique facial features
B) Psychological limitations
C) Lack of physical condition
D) Inadequate pulmonary capacity

Question 50

Before doffing SCBA, ensure you are out of the contaminated area and:

A) the facepiece is not fogged.
B) SCBA is no longer required.
C) the incident is under control.
D) all members of your team are all right.

Question 51

Compartment doors may interfere with what type of SCBA mount?

A) Seat mount
B) Unmounted
C) Backup mount
D) Rear external mount

Question 52

Which of the following BEST describes SCBA safety precautions to take in an IDLH atmosphere?

A) Work in teams of two or more
B) Check air supply when there is down time
C) Remove SCBA if atmosphere appears safe
D) Exit IDLH atmosphere after low air alarm activates

Question 53

Which of the following limitations of respiratory protection is caused by fogging in the facepiece?

A) Limited visibility
B) Decreased endurance
C) Low air cylinder pressure
D) Decreased ability to communicate

Question 54

Which of the following is a nonemergency exit indicator?

A) SCBA failure
B) Assignment completed
C) Change in oxygen level
D) Change in concentration of respiratory hazards

Question 55

Which NFPA standard requires seat-mounted SCBAs be held in place by a mechanical latching device?

A) 1500
B) 1901
C) 1971
D) 1982

Question 56

When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be:

A) fully extended.
B) partially extended.
C) adjusted individually.
D) adjusted per local SOPs.

Question 57

Exposure to weather and physical hazards is a potential disadvantage for what type of SCBA mount?

A) Seat mount
B) Unmounted
C) Backup mount
D) Rear external mount

Question 58

Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years?

A) Steel and aluminum
B) Fully wrapped KevlarTM
C) Fully wrapped fiberglass
D) Hoop-wrapped aluminum

Question 59

Which piece of protective breathing apparatus has the frame checked weekly for deterioration, dirt, and cracks?

A) Hoses
B) Facepiece
C) Breathing air cylinder assembly
D) Backplate and harness assembly

Question 60

Any source used to refill SCBA must provide what type of air quality?

A) Type 1 Grade A
B) Type 1 Grade B
C) Type 1 Grade C
D) Type 1 Grade D

Question 61

Which nonemergency exit technique may require a second team member to remain outside monitoring a search line?

A) Egress paths
B) Buddy system
C) Controlled breathing
D) Accountability systems

Question 62

Which nonemergency exit technique should be practiced in training until it is second nature?

A) Egress paths
B) Buddy system
C) Controlled breathing
D) Accountability systems

Question 63

A firefighter experiencing light-headedness, disorientation, and rapid fatigue most likely has:

A) an oxygen deficiency.
B) incorrectly cleaned PPE.
C) reached a personal physical limit.
D) not controlled breathing correctly.

Question 64

Which of the following is a nonemergency exit indicator?

A) Situation is stabilized
B) Changes in oxygen level
C) Activation of SCBA low-pressure
D) Presence of APR/PAPR breakthrough symptoms

Question 65

Which of the following is an emergency exit indicator?

A) Situation is stabilized
B) Change in oxygen level
C) Changes in operational strategy
D) Necessary to replace air cylinder

Question 66

Which of the following is an emergency exit indicator?

A) SCBA failure
B) Situation is stabilized
C) Assignment completed
D) Necessary to replace air cylinder