Personal Protective Equipment
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Will ensure the Firefighters awarenss of Personal Protective Equipement.
- 1.The function of the helmet is?
- A.
Personal appearance enhancement
- B.
Shed water, protect the head from impact, provide protection from heat and cold, and to protect the face and eyes (face shield)
- C.
To smash a window open
- D.
To use as a seat so you don’t have to sit directly on the ground
- 2.The hoods function is _____________ from exposure to extreme heat
- A.
Protection of ears
- B.
Protection of neck
- C.
Protection of the face
- D.
All of the above
- 3.Boots protect the firefighters feet from all of the following except
- A.
Smells
- B.
Firebrands
- C.
Falling objects
- D.
Puncture wounds
- 4.Eye protection is designed to
- A.
Look fashionable
- B.
Stop you from squinting
- C.
Protect the eyes from injuries both during emergency and non-emergency operations
- D.
Only worn when you feel the need
- 5.Personal Alert safety system (PASS) does all of the following except
- A.
Sound a loud pulsating shriek
- B.
Helps locate downed firefighters
- C.
Can be activated manually
- D.
Only works in a fire
- 6.The following are all steps ensuring the SCBA is ready for immediate use except
- A.
Check the cylinder to see that it is full
- B.
Check for last date of bench testing
- C.
Turn cylinder valve completely on; listen to ensure that the low pressure alarms sounds
- D.
Check gauges to ensure that they read within allowable variances
- 7.If breathing apparatus is not working properly, the firefighter must
- A.
Not enter a hazardous area
- B.
Use it anyway as it will probably work
- C.
Extend the straps to assure a good fit
- D.
Give it your partner to use and get yourself another SCBA
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