Personal Protective Equipment

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    Eye protection is designed to

    • Look fashionable
    • Stop you from squinting
    • Protect the eyes from injuries both during emergency and non-emergency operations
    • Only worn when you feel the need
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Will ensure the Firefighters awarenss of Personal Protective Equipement.

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  • 2. 

     The function of the helmet is?

    • Personal appearance enhancement

    • Shed water, protect the head from impact, provide protection from heat and cold, and to protect the face and eyes (face shield)

    • To smash a window open

    • To use as a seat so you don’t have to sit directly on the ground

    Correct Answer
    A. Shed water, protect the head from impact, provide protection from heat and cold, and to protect the face and eyes (face shield)
  • 3. 

    The hoods function is _____________ from exposure to extreme heat

    • Protection of ears

    • Protection of neck

    • Protection of the face

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 4. 

    If breathing apparatus is not working properly, the firefighter must

    • Not enter a hazardous area

    • Use it anyway as it will probably work

    • Extend the straps to assure a good fit

    • Give it your partner to use and get yourself another SCBA

    Correct Answer
    A. Not enter a hazardous area
  • 5. 

    Boots protect the firefighters feet from all of the following except

    • Smells

    • Firebrands

    • Falling objects

    • Puncture wounds

    Correct Answer
    A. Smells
  • 6. 

    Personal Alert safety system (PASS) does all of the following except

    • Sound a loud pulsating shriek

    • Helps locate downed firefighters

    • Can be activated manually

    • Only works in a fire

    Correct Answer
    A. Only works in a fire
  • 7. 

    The following are all steps ensuring the SCBA is ready for immediate use except

    • Check the cylinder to see that it is full

    • Check for last date of bench testing

    • Turn cylinder valve completely on; listen to ensure that the low pressure alarms sounds

    • Check gauges to ensure that they read within allowable variances

    Correct Answer
    A. Check for last date of bench testing

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  • Jun 01, 2016
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  • Aug 01, 2009
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