Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition, Exam
Prep: Chapter 5
Station and work uniforms: (See pg. 184)
provide a layer of protection against direct flame contact..What should firefighters avoid wearing while on duty? (See pg. 184) Non-fire-resistant synthetic clothing .Which piece of information is required to be shown on an NFPA 1971 compliance tag inside items of protective clothing? (See pg. 186) Year of manufacture .Changing, adding, or removing components from protective clothing: (See pg. 187) may endanger a firefighter's life..Protective clothing traps body heat and moisture inside, which may significantly: (See pg. 187) increase breathing and heart rate..
When wearing a helmet, the wearer should: (See pg. 189)
wear a form of primary eye protection in addition to the face shield..In which situation would it be acceptable to wear safety glasses instead of the SCBA facepiece as eye protection? (See pg. 189) Freeing a trapped victim at a car accident 1 / 2
.Which part of the protective coat is designed to enable rescuers to assist a downed firefighter?(See pg. 191) Drag Rescue Device .What are fire fighting boots designed to do? (See pg. 192) Prevent toes from being crushed .What are personal alert safety systems (PASS) designed to do? (See pg. 194) Alert personnel that a firefighter is in danger .In which situation would wearing hearing protection be impractical or dangerous? (See pg. 195) Attempting to locate a trapped victim .
When fighting a wildland fire, it is unsafe to wear: (See pg. 196)
synthetic underclothing..In order to ensure maximum visibility to motorists, the U.S. Department of Transportation
requires personnel at roadway incidents to wear: (See pg. 196)
high-visibility vests..Which is a safety consideration about PPE? (See pg. 198) Protective clothing can retain moisture from sweat, which may cause heat stress or burns..Why must PPE be cleaned and inspected after each use? (See pg. 199) Hydrocarbon contamination will reduce the fire resistance of the PPE..When firefighters doff PPE after an incident, they should: (See pg. 199)
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