Level 1
Firefighters should not wear underwear made of:
Non-fire-resistant synthetic materials
When should a firefighter wear high-visibility vests?
When at a roadway incident and not involved in firefighting or hazardous materials activities.
SCBA facepiece fit tests should occur?
Annually
What is an emergency exit indicator?
A change in conditions that signifies the crew needs to exit the structure.
How does protective clothing react to a low heat transfer rate fire?
They protect you longer.
What is an example of preliminary exposure reduction?
Brushing off loose debris with a broom or soft bristle brush.
What is one SCBA equipment limitation?
Decreased mobility (answers will vary)
Should you ever exit the structure by yourself?
True or false structural firefighting helmets require built in eye protection?
True, NFPA 1550
What is an ASR?
Atmosphere-supplying respirator
What is two ways to don a SCBA?
Over-the-head and coat method
What should be setup at hazardous substance incidents between the hazard area and rehab?
Decon
Which piece of structural firefighting PPE uses an alarm to alert personnel that a firefighter is in danger?
Personal alert safety system (PASS)
An atmosphere with less than 19.5% oxygen is considered:
Oxygen-deficient
What goes overtop of the facepiece when it is secured in place?
Flash hood
What is the proper way to dry an SCBA facepiece?
Lint free cloth or air dry
What should responders wear to a wildland fire?
PPE designed for wildland fire fighting
Open-circuit SCBAs use compressed:
Air
When should you exit the IDLH when wearing an SCBA?
Before the low-alarm bell goes off
What is a Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System (FBARS)?
A way to refill air cylinders at high rise incidents.