IFSTA Chapter 5
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and vapors, so firefighters
must: - correct answer wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - correct answer arrange the SCBA so it can be donned without removing your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - correct answer The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together.
A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - correct answer a check of the regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - correct answer Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to one end? - correct answer Air cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against airborne pathogens? - correct answer Surgical masks
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - correct answer exit indicators.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - correct answer must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory protection would be necessary? - correct answer Rescue in a sewer In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - correct answer keep SCBA on
and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an incident? - correct answer Look for damage like rips or tears
Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - correct answer Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? - correct answer Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that attaches to the helmet? - correct answer Face/neck shroud
What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - correct answer Refill air cylinders during emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside each piece of PPE? - correct answer Cleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - correct answer PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and after every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA facepiece? - correct answer Helmet faceshield
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? - correct answer Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during emergency operations. - correct answer station footwear
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and vapors, so firefighters
must: - correct answer wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - correct answer arrange the SCBA so it can be donned without removing your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - correct answer The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together.
A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - correct answer a check of the regulator and facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - correct answer Slows breathing and extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to one end? - correct answer Air cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against airborne pathogens? - correct answer Surgical masks
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - correct answer exit indicators.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - correct answer must completely cover the wristlet of the protective coat.
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory protection would be necessary? - correct answer Rescue in a sewer In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - correct answer keep SCBA on
and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an incident? - correct answer Look for damage like rips or tears
Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - correct answer Changing out SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? - correct answer Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that attaches to the helmet? - correct answer Face/neck shroud
What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - correct answer Refill air cylinders during emergency incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside each piece of PPE? - correct answer Cleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - correct answer PPE must be inspected at the start of every shift and after every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA facepiece? - correct answer Helmet faceshield
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? - correct answer Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during emergency operations. - correct answer station footwear
