PPE Components
What is the material used in firefighting hoods to protect the head and neck?
Flame-resistant material
What does SCBA stand for?
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
What is the most common reason for fire-related deaths?
Smoke Inhalation
Why is it important to clean PPE after every use?
To remove carcinogens and keep the SCBA functioning properly
What should be the first step in donning structural firefighting PPE?
What feature on bunker pants ensures firefighters are visible in low visibility conditions?
Reflective Strips
What part of the SCBA holds the compressed breathing air? What percentage of air should be in this?
90%
What are two toxic by-products of smoke produced during a fire?
Carbon Monoxide
Hydrogen Cyanide
How often should SCBA cylinders be hydrostatically tested?
Every 5 years
How long should it take to don and activate an SCBA during an emergency? When should you don it?
1 minute
At the scene after the truck has stopped moving
What are the three layers of the turnout coat?
Outer Shell
Moisture Barrier
Thermal Barrier
What component of the SCBA regulates the flow of air to the user?
Regulator
What harmful effects can inhaling superheated smoke cause?
Severe burns to the respiratory tract
What is the recommended method to clean SCBA face pieces after use?
fully submerging them in a mild detergent solution of soap (dawn dish soap) and water
What device is automatically activated when turning on SCBA and helps locate trapped firefighters?
What PPE items protect the firefighter’s feet from heat, water, and puncture injuries?
Rubber or leather boots
What percentage of air time is typically realistic during firefighting with an SCBA and you cannot go any future, you must get out?
50%
What is the normal oxygen level in the air?
At what oxygen level is the air considered oxygen-deficient?
At what oxygen level in the air will cause someone to pass out?
21%
Below 19.5%
9%
How should PPE be cleaned after it becomes dirty at the scene of a fire?
Spray it down at the fire scene (gross decon)
Take back to station, take gear apart and place in gear washer
What is the correct action if an SCBA low-air alarm activates during firefighting operations?
Exit the hazardous area as quickly as possible
Why should synthetic fabrics not be worn under PPE?
Because they melt at low temperatures
What does DRD stand for, where is it located, and what is its purpose?
Drag Rescue Device
Located in the bunker coat, to form a harness around the firefighters arms
Used to drag a downed firefighter to safety
What are Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), and why are they dangerous?
Carcinogens produced during combustion of organic materials, they can cause cancer in firefighters
How often should advanced cleaning of PPE be performed even if it is not worn?
Every 6 months
What component of SCBA is essential for maintaining a proper face-to-mask seal?
Nose Cup