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How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected by limitations caused by equipment that is in poor condition? Select one: a. Physical fitness and endurance training b. Repeated training with the SCBA unit c. Frequent inspections and maintenance d. Proper facepiece fit testing - ANSWERFrequent inspections and maintenance
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How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected by limitations caused by equipment that is in poor condition? Select one: a. Physical fitness and endurance training b. Repeated training with the SCBA unit c. Frequent inspections and maintenance d. Proper facepiece fit testing - ANSWERFrequent inspections and maintenance Airborne pathogens may cause illness through inhalation or: Select one: a. ingestion. b. absorption. c. adsorption. d. direct contact. - ANSWERdirect contact. Seat-mounted SCBA: Select one: a. allow firefighters to don the SCBA while still inside the apparatus. b. require that firefighters be breathing cylinder air while en route to the incident. c. makes it more difficult for firefighters to check equipment. d. ensures that SCBA are donned properly every time. - ANSWERallow firefighters to don the SCBA while still inside the apparatus. Personal alert safety system (PASS) alarms are designed to activate when: Select one: a. the amount of air in the SCBA air cylinder drops below 50 percent of capacity. b. a firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds. c. toxic gases have been detected in the surrounding atmosphere. d. firefighters encounter hazardous materials at an incident scene. - ANSWERa firefighter is motionless for more than 30 seconds. Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? Select one: a. The outer shell must be worn at all times, and the additional layers can be added if the situation requires extra protection. b. The thermal barrier is required during structural operations, but should be removed during rescue or extrication operations. c. At least two of the three coat components must be worn together in order to provide complete protection. d. The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together. - ANSWERThe outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together.
What is the function of the heads-up display (HUD) on the SCBA facepiece assembly? Select one: a. Allows the wearer to communicate with team members b. Displays lights that indicate the amount of air left in the SCBA cylinder c. Helps create an airtight seal between the wearer's face and the SCBA facepiece d. Shows the location of other team members nearby - ANSWERDisplays lights that indicate the amount of air left in the SCBA cylinder Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: Select one: a. exit indicators. b. withdrawal guidelines. c. situational exit guidelines. d. ingress/egress procedures. - ANSWERexit indicators. What should be done if an article of protective clothing is damaged beyond repair? Select one: a. It should be removed from service and destroyed. b. It may be worn until a replacement can be purchased. c. It should be returned to the manufacturer for repairs. d. It may be traded in for a newer model of the same item. - ANSWERIt should be removed from service and destroyed. What is structural PPE designed to do? Select one: a. Eliminate exposure to hazardous materials b. Cover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving c. Prevent burns from extreme fire behaviors such as flashover d. Protect from temperatures of up to 1,000°F (540°C) - ANSWERCover all portions of skin while reaching, bending, or moving Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? Select one: a. After replacement, empty SCBA cylinders should be stored with the full cylinders. b. Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people. c. After replacement, empty SCBA cylinders should be thrown away or recycled. d. SCBA cylinders may only be replaced if two firefighters are available for the task. - ANSWERChanging out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people. What are mobile fill stations designed to do? Select one: a. Refill air cylinders during emergency incidents b. Remove the need for SCBA by filtering ambient air c. Fill air cylinders during incidents at high-rise buildings d. Pre-fill a large number of SCBA at once in preparation for an incident - ANSWERRefill air cylinders during emergency incidents
Select one: a. cylinder size. b. tasks assigned. c. lung capacity. d. experience in similar situations. - ANSWERlung capacity The SCBA backplate and harness assembly: Select one: a. contains the speaking diaphragm. b. is used to hold the breathing air cylinder. c. is only found on certain SCBA models. d. contains the heads-up display unit. - ANSWERis used to hold the breathing air cylinder. Which situation would require firefighters to wear hearing protection? Select one: a. Attacking an interior structure fire b. Inspecting ladders c. Operating power tools d. Using a fire department radio - ANSWEROperating power tools What is a general guideline for donning an SCBA facepiece? Select one: a. Connect the regulator to the facepiece prior to donning. b. Center the harness at the rear of the head. c. Ensure that the protective hood is worn underneath the facepiece straps. d. Leave a gap between the facepiece and skin to allow fresh air to circulate. - ANSWERCenter the harness at the rear of the head. Fire fighting boots must be: Select one: a. low enough to expose the ankles. b. made completely of high-grade rubber. c. made completely of reinforced leather. d. high enough to protect the lower leg. - ANSWERhigh enough to protect the lower leg. In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during emergency operations. Select one: a. station footwear b. steel-toed boots c. cotton underwear d. synthetic materials - ANSWERstation footwear Open-circuit SCBA models: Select one: a. are most commonly used by industrial fire brigades. b. provide compressed air to the wearer. c. provide pure oxygen to the wearer.
d. are most commonly used in shipboard operations. - ANSWERprovide compressed air to the wearer. In a situation such as a confined space rescue where a team member must work alone, the second team member should: Select one: a. rotate time spent in the confined space with the other team member. b. wait at the Incident Command Post until they are needed. c. help another team, but remain in radio contact with their own team member. d. remain outside the area and monitor the search line. - ANSWERremain outside the area and monitor the search line. Which guidelines should be followed when using SCBA? Select one: a. Thermal imagers (TI) should not be used while wearing SCBA. b. Only enter an IDLH atmosphere in teams of three or more firefighters. c. Turn your SCBA off just before exiting the hazardous area. d. Only enter an IDLH atmosphere if you have been certified to wear SCBA and properly fit tested. - ANSWEROnly enter an IDLH atmosphere if you have been certified to wear SCBA and properly fit tested. When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: Select one: a. must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat. b. will protect the firefighter from exposure to hazardous materials. c. lay flat beneath the wristlets of the protective coat. d. offer minimal protection against heat and embers. - ANSWERmust completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat. What should be done after doffing SCBA? Select one: a. Connect the regulator to the facepiece. b. Tighten all the facepiece straps. c. Close the cylinder valve. d. Turn on the PASS device. - ANSWERClose the cylinder valve. If the pressure reading on the remote pressure gauge does not match the reading on the regulator gauge, which reading should be assumed correct? Select one: a. Neither of the pressure readings b. The highest number reading c. An average of the pressure readings d. The lowest number reading - ANSWERThe lowest number reading Which statement describes the function of an auto-cascade system? Select one: a. Equipment that supplies an endless source of breathing air within the upper floors of a structure b. Fill station designed to refill air cylinders during emergency events
c. Facepiece d. Regulator - ANSWERAir cylinder Which is a safety consideration related to PPE? Select one: a. Never share PPE with another firefighter. b. Always wear protective clothing that fits properly. c. Always wear the protective gloves beneath the coat wristlets. d. Make sure there is no overlap between the coat and trousers. - ANSWERAlways wear protective clothing that fits properly. SCBA can help protect from _____, which can be caused by inhaling heated gases. Select one: a. low blood sugar b. contact burns c. asphyxiation d. fatigue - ANSWERasphyxiation