IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 5

IFSTA 7th Edition Chapter Test 5 Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA facepiece? (183) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]

• Fusee
• Neck shroud
• Protective hood
• Helmet faceshield - ANSWER D. Helmet

faceshield What is a function of station and work uniforms? (184) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]

• Provide respiratory protection
• Protect wearer from hazardous materials
• Provide protection against advanced fire behavior
• Identify wearer as a member of the fire department - ANSWER
• Identify wearer as a member of the fire department

While on duty, firefighters should avoid wearing: (184) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]

• high-top shoes.
• short-sleeved shirts.
• clothing made from 100 percent cotton.
• clothing made of non-fire—resistant synthetic materials. - ANSWER
• clothing made of non-fire-resistant synthetic materials. 1 / 3

In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, ______ should NOT be worn during emergency operations. (185) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]

• station footwear
• steel-toed boots
• cotton underwear
• synthetic materials - ANSWER A. station

footwear All PPE designed for structural fire fighting must meet the requirements of: (186)

[4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]

A. NFPA 1002.

B. NFPA 1006.

C. NFPA 1971.

D. NFPA 1981. - ANSWER C. NFPA 1971.

Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside each piece of PPE? (186) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]

• Firefighter's name
• Department name
• Cleaning precautions
• Wearing instructions - ANSWER C.

Cleaning precautions What is structural PPE designed to do? (187) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]

• Eliminate exposure to hazardous materials
• Protect from temperatures of up to 1,000°F (540°C) 2 / 3

• Prevent burns from extreme fire behaviors such as fiashover
• Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving - ANSWER
• Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving

In order to avoid contact burns and heat stress after leaving a heated environment,

firefighters should: (187) [4.1.1, 4.3.2]

• thoroughly inspect PPE to check for damage.
• place contaminated PPE in the cab of the apparatus.
• follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool.
• make sure that the protective trousers and coat do not overlap. - ANSWER
• follow rehabilitation protocols and allow clothing to cool.

Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is accurate? (188)

[4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]

• Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
• Chin strap color and markings indicate a firefighter's rank and unit.
• Ear flaps are optional if wearing a protective hood.
• Chin straps may be worn open or closed. - ANSWER
• Ear flaps must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.

During structural fire fighting operations, primary eye protection is provided by:

(189) [4.1.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3]

• safety glasses.
• the SCBA facepiece.
• the protective hood
• helmet-mounted faceshield. - ANSWER B.

the SCBA facepiece.

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