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| Wildland fire fighting personal protective clothing |
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| Accumulation of fluids in the lungs and associated swelling |
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| Suspension of small particles of carbon, tar, and dust floating in a combination of heated gases |
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| Hemoglobin combines with and carrying oxygen in a loose chemical combination |
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| Breathing apparatus that uses compressed or liquid oxygen |
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| Emergency breathing techniques used to extend the use of the remaining air supply |
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| Dark brown fuming liquid or reddish-brown gas with a pungent, acrid odor |
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| Colorless or pale blue liquid or gas with a bitter almond odor; may be absorbed through the skin |
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| Colorless, odorless gas usually indicated by black smoke |
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| Colorless, tasteless, liquid or gas with a sweet musty nay odor at low concentrations, sharp, pungent odor at higher concentrations |
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| Colorless to slightly yellow gas with an irritating, pungent odor |
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| Nonflammable, colorless, odorless gas; can be a liquid or solid |
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| Primary source of Phosgene |
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| Flame contact with refrigerants such as Freon |
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| Primary source of Carbon Monoxide |
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| Primary source of Hydrogen Chloride |
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| Heated plastics such a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) containing chlorine |
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| Primary source of Carbon Dioxide |
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| Fire extinguishing agent; common end product complete combustion |
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| Primary source of Nitrogen Dioxide |
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| Fermenting grains, decomposing pyroxylin plastics |
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| Primary source of Hydrogen Cyanide |
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| Heated wool, nylon, polyurethane foam, rubber, paper |
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| Specific locations in which Carbon Monoxide is most likely to be found |
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| Specific locations in which Hydrogen Chloride is most likely to be found |
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| Drug, toy, and general merchandise stores; telephone and electrical cables; plastics in the the home |
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| Specific locations in which Phosgene is most likely to be found |
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| Appliance stores, supermarkets, meat markets; other facilities containing cold storage equipment |
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| Specific locations in which Carbon Dioxide is most likely to be found |
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| Facilities that have CO2 total flooding systems; facilities that manufacture wood alcohol, ethylene, dry ice, or carbonated beverages |
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| Specific locations in which Hydrogen Cyanide is most likely to be found |
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| Clothing stores, rug shops, aircraft cabins |
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| Specific locations in which Nitrogen Dioxide is most likely to be found |
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| Grain bins, silos, office supply stores |
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True or False
All protective equipment has inherent limitations |
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True or False
At the emergency scene, only firefighters entering the burning building need to wear full protective equipment |
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False
All firefighters operating at an emergency scene must wear full protective equipment |
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True or False
Firefighters may remove the product label from protective clothing only after the clothing has been appropriately inventoried |
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False
EAch component of the protective ensemble must have an appropriate product label for that component permanently and conspicuously attached |
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True or False
Face shields provide secondary protection for the face and eyes when SCBA is not required |
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True or False
Eye injuries can be serious, but they are fairly easy prevent |
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True or False
The hood is the only piece of personal protective gear allowed to interfere with the facepiece-to-face seal |
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False
Care must be taken to ensure that the hood does not interfere with that facepiece-to-face seal |
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True or False
Three-quarter boots and long coats provide adequate protection for the lower torso and extremities |
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False
Three-quarter boots and long coats alone do not provide adequate protection |
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True or False
Gloves that provide the best protection do not have the most dexterity |
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True or False
Protective boots and safety shoes can be worn interchangeably |
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False
Wear protective boots during fire safety shoes for station wear and other fire department activities |
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True or False
Firefighters who wear the same size may share protective boots |
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False
Firefighter should NOT share protective boots because this practice is unsanitary |
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True or False
Firefighter should not wear synthetic materials at a fire |
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True or False
Work uniforms are fire-resistant and designed to be worn for fire fighting operations when necessary |
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False
While this clothing is designed to be fire resistant, it is not designed to be worn for fire fighting operations |
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True or False
Departments must contact the manufacturer before repainting a helmet |
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True or False
The best way to immediately reverse tissue damage form inhaling hot air is to introduce fresh, cool air |
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False
The tissue damage from inhaling hot air is not immediately reversible by introducing fresh, cool air |
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True or False
Black smoke indicates a low level of carbon monoxide |
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False
Black smoke is high in particulate carbon and carbon monoxide because of incomplete combustion |
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True or False
It may take years for carboxyhemoglobin to dissipate from the bloodstream |
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True or False
Firefighters do not necessarily show symptoms when suffering from carbon monoxide exposure |
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True or False
First aid workers should administer pure oxygen to victims of carbon monoxide exposure |
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True or False
Hazardous or toxic atmospheres are associated only with smoke produced by fire |
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False
Hazardous atmospheres can be found in numerous situations in which fire is not involved |
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True or False
Large enclosed areas such as storage tanks, bins or silos present no breathing hazards unless toxic gas is present |
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False
The atmosphere in many of these areas is oxygen deficient and will not support life even though there may be not toxic gas |
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True or False
Firefighters should attempt to view warning placards on overturned trucks from a distance before moving in close to the scene of the accident |
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True or False
Open-circuit SCBA is the most commonly used protective breathing apparatus in the fire service |
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True or False
NIOSH and MSHA approve SCBA part substitutions on interchangeable products manufactured by different companies |
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False
Such a substitution voids NIOSH and MSHA certification and is not recommended practice |
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True or False
Audible alarms on SCBA units sound when the cylinder pressure drops below one-eighth of the maximum rated pressure |
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False
Teh audible alarm sounds when the cylinder pressure decreases to approximately one-fourth of the maximum rated pressure |
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True or False
Firefighters should not have to remove their seat belts to don seat mounted SCBA |
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True or False
Firefighters should leave the SCBA facepiece connected to the regulator during storage |
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False
Do not keep the facepiece connected to the regulator during storage. These parts must be separate to check for proper facepiece seal |
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True or False
NFPA standards approve the practice of firefighters standing to don SCBA en route to an emergency only if the firefighter is in an enclosed portion of the apparatus |
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False
NFPA 1500 requires firefighters to remain seated and belted at all times while the emergency vehicle is in motion |
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True or False
During inspection the low-pressure alarm should sound briefly when the cylinder valve is turned on and again as the pressure is relieved |
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True or False
The person who checks the bypass valve on an SCBA should leave it open to indicate that it has been inspected |
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False
After checking the bypass valve, make sure it is fully closed |
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True or False
Firefighters usually cannot detemine their own limitations and must depend on each other to watch for symptoms of heat-related conditions |
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False
All firefighters hould be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related conditions. Know your own limitations and abilities |
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True or False
Improved visibility does not ensure that an area is free form contamination |
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True or False
At times firefighters must remove SCBA facepieces to maneuver through a tight area |
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False
The firefighter should never remove the SCBA facepiece to negotiate a restricted area |
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| What is the NFPA standard that covers the requirements for Personal Protective clothing for structural fire fighting? |
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| To comply with NFPA standards, what information should be included on the labels of protective clothing? |
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| Month and year of manufacture |
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| Why do firefighter helmets have a wide brims? |
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| To prevent embers form reaching the ears and neck |
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| Which component must all structural fire fighting helmets have? |
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| What eye protection may not provide the safeguard required for flying particles or splashes |
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| How should departments manage the use of eye protection? |
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| Require use through standard operating procedures |
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| In what situations are safety glasses or goggles most appropriate? |
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| Firefighters who wear prescription safety eyeglasses must select frames and lenses that meet... |
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| How should earplugs be distributed? |
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| Every firefighter should have a personal set |
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| How does ear protection affect structural fire fighting procedures? |
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| Earplugs may melt when exposed to intense heat |
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| According to NFPA 1971, how many layers must protective coats have? |
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| In what emergency situation can a firefighter remove the inner liners of a protective coat? |
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| What prevents water or fire products form entering a protective coat through the caps between snaps or clips? |
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| How should protective trousers be constructed? |
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| Withe the same number of layers as protective coats |
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| Where should the puncture-resistant stainless steel plate be located in protective boots? |
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| Which NFPA standard addresses personal protective clothing for wildland fire fighting? |
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| What underwear should be worn under brush gear? |
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| 100 percent cotton, including long-sleeved T-shirt, and natural-fiber socks |
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| Are synthetic materials recommended for fire fighting operations? why or why not? |
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| NO. They melt when heated and stick to the wearer's skin |
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| What head and face protection is preferred for wildland fire fighting? |
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| Lightweight helmet and Goggles |
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| What standard guidelines apply to boots for wildland fire fighting in all areas? |
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| Lace-up or Zip-up safety boots with lug-or grip-tread soles, 8 to 10 inches high |
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| What fabric has a low temperature resistance and should be avoided for station/work uniforms? |
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| According to NFPA standards, at what heat and for how long should components of station/work uniforms withstand ignition, melting, dripping, or separating? |
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| How does dirt affect the protection provided by a helmet? |
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| Absorbs heat faster than the shell itself |
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