SFFMA

Section 23

Firefighter Safety / Personal Protective Clothing

Intermediate Level

 

  1. Which of the following is considered to be a hazardous atmosphere encountered during fires?
    1. Oxygen deficiency
    2. Elevated temperatures
    3. Smoke
    4. All of the above                      

 

  1. As the oxygen supply in any given area falls below _______ percent, unconsciousness can occur.
    1. 21
    2. 17
    3. 12
    4. 9         

 

  1. The first noticeable signs of oxygen deficiency are:
    1. Profuse sweating and ringing in the ears
    2. Dizziness, impaired vision, and giddiness
    3. Increased respiratory rate and impaired muscular coordination          
    4. Headache and rapid fatigue

 

  1. Four hazardous atmospheres that firefighters are likely to encounter at a fire are:
    1. Super-heated air, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and smoke 
    2. Toxic gases, hyperventilation, oxygen deficiency, heat
    3. Heat, light, smoke, and chemical chain reaction
    4. Carbon monoxide, ammonia, water, and hydrogen sulfide

 

  1. Rescue from sewers, grain silos, and similarly confined spaces requires the use of self-contained breathing apparatus due to the danger of:
    1. Toxic gases
    2. Oxygen deficiency
    3. Ambient temperature
    4. Both A and B are correct

 

  1. PASS devices are designed to assist rescuers attempting to:
    1. Move through traffic while responding to an incident
    2. Locate trapped firefighters      
    3. Eject smoke from a building
    4. Roll hose faster than by hand

 

  1. Trapped firefighters awaiting rescue will use less air if they:
    1. Partially close the cylinder valve
    2. Open the bypass valve
    3. Struggle to get free
    4. Control their breathing

 

  1. PASS is an acronym for ______  Safety System.
    1. Patient Alert
    2. Private Alert
    3. Personal Alert
    4. Personal Alarm

 

  1. Inhaled toxic gases can directly cause:
    1. Disease of the lung tissue       
    2. Muscle cramps in the lower extremities
    3. Blurred vision, leading to blindness
    4. Disorientation and/or amnesia

 

  1. SCBA should be used:
    1. Around hazardous materials
    2. During overhaul of fire scenes
    3. At confined space rescues
    4. All of the above                      

 

  1. Which of the body’s systems is most vulnerable to injury from the toxic conditions and gases encountered during firefighting operations?
    1. Circulatory
    2. Respiratory     
    3. Digestive
    4. Nervous

 

  1. Atmospheres are classified as oxygen deficient when they fall below _____ percent oxygen.
    1. 25
    2. 19.5    
    3. 16
    4. 13.5

 

  1. Toxic substances found in smoke include:
    1. Carbon Monoxide
    2. Carbon Dioxide
    3. Tar
    4. All of the above                      

 

  1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of carbon monoxide?
    1. It is produced by incomplete combustion
    2. It displaces oxygen in the blood stream
    3. It has a sharp pungent odor     
    4. Its IDLH is 1200 to 1500 ppm

 

  1. Failure to wear your PPE can lead to:
    1. Negligence
    2. Injury              
    3. Fines
    4. Increased protection

 

  1. NFPA requires that, as a minimum, PPE clothing should be cleaned every ______ months.
    1. 12
    2. 6         
    3. 9
    4. 14

 

  1. Which of the following is not one of the components of the layered protection system in structural PPE?
    1. Vapor/moisture barrier
    2. Waterproof outer layer                       
    3. Thermal barrier
    4. Outer shell

 

  1. Manufacturers should provide users of PPE with which of the following information?
    1. Cleaning instructions              
    2. MSDS information
    3. Shelf life
    4. Liability protection

 

  1. The purpose for the use of reflective trim on PPE is to:
    1. Increase the visibility of the wearer to others  
    2. Provide protection for material under the trim
    3. Allow the wearer to blend in with the surroundings
    4. Be more stylish than the plain PPE

 

  1. Which of the following is not one of the advantages to wearing gloves that meet NFPA standards for structural firefighting?
    1. Thermal protection
    2. Protection from puncture
    3. Protection from scrapes and cuts
    4. Reduced dexterity       

 

  1. Which of the following statements regarding work uniform is incorrect?
    1. NFPA 1975 standard outlines manufacturers’ guidelines and requirements
    2. Uniforms add protective measure to firefighters engaged in support activities
    3. A uniform that meets NFPA standards is designed to protect the wearer in IDLH atmospheres
    4. A work uniform that meets NFPA standards is not designed to protect the wearer from IDLH atmospheres

 

  1. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
    1. Goggles, safety glasses, and wrap-around shields are forms of eye protection
    2. Proximity PPE shields are coated to create a mirrored surface
    3. An SCBA face shield can provide primary eye care protection
    4. A structural helmet face shield can provide primary eye protection

 

 

 

 

 

  1. How long does it take for the PASS device to alarm if the wearer becomes inactive?
    1. 20 seconds
    2. 30 seconds      
    3. 45 seconds
    4. 60 seconds

 

  1. A simple problem in using the non-integrated PASS devices is that it has contributed to numerous firefighter fatalities due to:
    1. Forgetting to turn on the unit   
    2. Neglecting to attach antennae to homing unit
    3. The fact that the device is too technical for most firefighters
    4. The fact that the device is over-pressurized

 

  1. When exposed to products of combustion, the ______ are more vulnerable to injury than any other body area.
    1. Lungs and respiratory tract     
    2. Heart and respiratory tract
    3. Lungs and eyes
    4. Brain and spinal cord

 

  1. The most common hazard encountered at a confined space incident is:
    1. An oxygen deficient atmosphere                    
    2. Engulfment
    3. Collapse of structure
    4. Entrapment

 

  1. To improve dexterity with gloves, be sure to have a good fit and:      
    1. Use the gloves only when required
    2. Practice with the gloves                      
    3. Purchase gloves that are advertised in trade journals
    4. Purchase the most expensive gloves available

 

28. Directions:  Read the following statements, then select your answer from alternatives

A-D below.

 

        Statement 1:      Firefighters should use handrails when mounting or dismounting

                                  the apparatus.

 

        Statement 2:      Firefighters should not use handrails when dismounting an

                                  aerial apparatus that is close to electrical wires.

 

        Statement 3:      Firefighters are allowed to stand inside an enclosed cab while

                                  the apparatus is moving.

 

              A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false; statement 3 is true.

              B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true; statement 3 is false.

              C. Statements 1 and 2 are true; statement 3 is false. 

              D. Statements 1 and 2 are false; statement 3 is true.

 

 

 

29. If a firefighter must exit an apparatus in contact with electrical wires, the

firefighter should:

             A. exit one foot at a time.

            B. touch the handrail and the ground simultaneously.

            C. slowly touch the ground.

            D. jump clear of the apparatus.

 

30.   If apparatus sirens and noise levels exceed _______ decibels, firefighters should wear hearing protection.

a.       30 – 40

b.      50 – 60

c.       70 – 80

d.      90 – 100         

 

31.   Fire apparatus should have seat belts:

a.       For use on the way to the emergency

b.      For use on the way back from the emergency

c.       Large enough to accommodate firefighters in full gear 

d.      Only for those firefighters not in full gear

 

32.   The most common danger that the firefighter experiences occurs:

a.       During Nonfire emergencies

b.      While riding the apparatus to and from emergency calls         

c.       During training

d.      At emergency medical calls

 

33.   Noise levels above ________ db can cause permanent hearing damage after a short duration exposure.

a.       10

b.      50

c.       90 or more      

d.      25

 

34.   Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a.       Slip and fall injuries happen mostly during the winter            

b.      Personnel accountability is used at all emergency scenes

c.       It is acceptable practice to use the fire apparatus as a barrier device

d.      Safety zones should be established at all emergency scenes

 

35.   Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a.       Emergency scenes can be emotional for both victim and responder

b.      Safety zones should be used at all emergencies

c.       Crowd control is a low priority           

d.      Personnel accountability systems should be used at all incidents

 

36.   At emergency scenes, traffic hazards can be minimized by positioning apparatus:

a.       To the right side of the road, at all times, in the direction of travel

b.      To the left side of the road, at all times, in the direction of travel

c.       To provide a shield or barrier to the scene and rescuers         

d.      To the rear of the law enforcement vehicle(s) already on the scene

 

37.   All of the following are scene safety practices except:

a.       Checking for downed power lines

b.      Dismounting the apparatus into traffic            

c.       Lighting up the scene for visibility

d.      Managing crowd control

 

38.   All of the following concerning downed power lines are correct except:

a.       Downed power lines should be considered energized until the power company confirms it is dead

b.      Secure the area around the power line and keep the public at a safe distance

c.       Never drive fire apparatus over a downed power line

d.      It is acceptable to drive apparatus over a downed line because the rubber in the tires acts as an insulator            

 

39.   In what type of occupancy can firefighters be exposed to the greatest fire and life hazards?

a.       Business and mercantile         

b.      Single family dwellings

c.       Multi-family occupancies

d.      Multi-story parking garage

 

40. Structural firefighting Personal Protective Equipment is designed to be worn with what specific piece of equipment?

a.       Rappelling harness

b.      SCBA                         

c.       Flotation vest

d.      Chemical splash suit

 

41.  How much of the body is structural firefighting Personal Protective Equipment designed to cover?

a.       Every square inch       

b.      All but the neck and ears

c.       All but the ears

d.      All but the wrists

 

 

 

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