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What is a function of station and d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire
work uniforms? department
a. Provide respiratory protection
b. Protect wearer from hazardous
materials
c. Provide protection against
advanced fire behavior
d. Identify wearer as a member of
the fire department
In order to avoid contact burns and c. follow rehabilitation protocols and allow
heat stress after leaving a heated clothing to cool
environment, firefighters should:
a. thoroughly inspect PPE to check
for damage
b. place contaminated PPE in the
cab of the apparatus
c. follow rehabilitation protocols and
allow clothing to cool
d. make sure that the protective
trouser and coat do not overlap
,During structural fire fighting b. the SCBA facepiece
operations, primary eye protection is
provided by:
a. safety glasses
b. the SCBA facepiece
c. the protective hood
d. helmet-mounted face shield
Which component of the protective c. Retroreflective trim
coat is designed to make firefighters
more visible at night or in low light
conditions?
a. Collar
b. Wristlets
c. Retroreflective trim
d. Drag Rescue Device
When properly worn, fire fighting c. must completely cover the wristlet of the
gloves: protective coat
a. offer minimal protection against
heat and embers
b. lay flat beneath the wristlets of the
protective coat
c. must completely cover the wristlet
of the protective coat
d. will protect the firefighter from
exposure to hazardous materials
Which situation would require b. Operating power tools
firefighters to wear hearing
protection?
a. Inspecting ladders
b. Operating power tools
c. Using a fire department radio
d. Attacking an interior structure fire
,Which is a safety consideration b. Always wear protective clothing that fits
related to PPE? properly
a. Never share PPE with another
firefighter
b. Always wear protective clothing
that fits properly
c. Always wear the protective gloves
beneath the coat wristlets
d. Make sure there is no overlap
between the coat and trousers
Which statement about inspecting a. PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift
PPE is accurate? and after every use
a. PPE must be inspected at the start
of every shift and after every use
b. PPE must be inspected during
rehabilitation for incidents lasting
more than two hours
c. Individual Firefighters determine
their own PPE inspection schedule
and guidelines
d. PPE that is not used in firefighting
incidents or live fire training can be
exempt form routine inspections
What should be done during routine d. Look for damage like rips or tears
inspections of PPE, such as after use
at an incident?
a. Perform a hydrostatic test
b. Perform specialized cleaning
c. Complete a fabric strength test
d. Look for damage like rips or tears
, What should you do if you determine b. report the needed repairs to your supervisor
that your PPE requires advanced
repairs?
a. Throw the PPE away and order a
new set
b. Report the needed repairs to your
supervisor
c. Continue using the PPE until more
can be purchased
d. Repair the PPE yourself and report
it to the supervisor
Which type of cleaning can be done a. Routine cleaning
at an incident scene by brushing off
loose debris and rinsing the PPE?
a. Routine cleaning
b. Contract cleaning
c. Advanced cleaning
d. Specialized cleaning
What should be done if an article of a. It should be removed from service and
protective clothing is damaged destroyed
beyond repair?
a. It should be removed from service
and destroyed
b. It should be returned to the
manufacturer for repairs
c. It may be worn until a replacement
can be purchased
d. It may be traded in for a newer
model of the same item
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Terms in this set (100)
What is a function of station and d. Identify wearer as a member of the fire
work uniforms? department
a. Provide respiratory protection
b. Protect wearer from hazardous
materials
c. Provide protection against
advanced fire behavior
d. Identify wearer as a member of
the fire department
In order to avoid contact burns and c. follow rehabilitation protocols and allow
heat stress after leaving a heated clothing to cool
environment, firefighters should:
a. thoroughly inspect PPE to check
for damage
b. place contaminated PPE in the
cab of the apparatus
c. follow rehabilitation protocols and
allow clothing to cool
d. make sure that the protective
trouser and coat do not overlap
,During structural fire fighting b. the SCBA facepiece
operations, primary eye protection is
provided by:
a. safety glasses
b. the SCBA facepiece
c. the protective hood
d. helmet-mounted face shield
Which component of the protective c. Retroreflective trim
coat is designed to make firefighters
more visible at night or in low light
conditions?
a. Collar
b. Wristlets
c. Retroreflective trim
d. Drag Rescue Device
When properly worn, fire fighting c. must completely cover the wristlet of the
gloves: protective coat
a. offer minimal protection against
heat and embers
b. lay flat beneath the wristlets of the
protective coat
c. must completely cover the wristlet
of the protective coat
d. will protect the firefighter from
exposure to hazardous materials
Which situation would require b. Operating power tools
firefighters to wear hearing
protection?
a. Inspecting ladders
b. Operating power tools
c. Using a fire department radio
d. Attacking an interior structure fire
,Which is a safety consideration b. Always wear protective clothing that fits
related to PPE? properly
a. Never share PPE with another
firefighter
b. Always wear protective clothing
that fits properly
c. Always wear the protective gloves
beneath the coat wristlets
d. Make sure there is no overlap
between the coat and trousers
Which statement about inspecting a. PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift
PPE is accurate? and after every use
a. PPE must be inspected at the start
of every shift and after every use
b. PPE must be inspected during
rehabilitation for incidents lasting
more than two hours
c. Individual Firefighters determine
their own PPE inspection schedule
and guidelines
d. PPE that is not used in firefighting
incidents or live fire training can be
exempt form routine inspections
What should be done during routine d. Look for damage like rips or tears
inspections of PPE, such as after use
at an incident?
a. Perform a hydrostatic test
b. Perform specialized cleaning
c. Complete a fabric strength test
d. Look for damage like rips or tears
, What should you do if you determine b. report the needed repairs to your supervisor
that your PPE requires advanced
repairs?
a. Throw the PPE away and order a
new set
b. Report the needed repairs to your
supervisor
c. Continue using the PPE until more
can be purchased
d. Repair the PPE yourself and report
it to the supervisor
Which type of cleaning can be done a. Routine cleaning
at an incident scene by brushing off
loose debris and rinsing the PPE?
a. Routine cleaning
b. Contract cleaning
c. Advanced cleaning
d. Specialized cleaning
What should be done if an article of a. It should be removed from service and
protective clothing is damaged destroyed
beyond repair?
a. It should be removed from service
and destroyed
b. It should be returned to the
manufacturer for repairs
c. It may be worn until a replacement
can be purchased
d. It may be traded in for a newer
model of the same item
