LAFD 15-04: Structural PPE's Correct
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
What are the 7 components of PPE? - ANSWER- Structure helmet
- hood
- goggles
- turnout coat with DRD
- structure gloves
- turnout pants with suspenders
- turnout boots
Was firefighter safety a concern for firefighters in the early days of the fire service? -
ANSWERDuring the early years, the emphasis was placed on extinguishing fires and
saving lives from the results of fires. There was NO SPECIFIC CONCERN
REGARDING THE SAFETY PROTECTION OF THE FIREFIGHTER who risked life
and limb during the "horse and buggy" days.
- Firefighters had an "invincible" self-perception
Why did the concerns for firefighters safety change? - ANSWERThe 20th Century
brought on many changes, the biggest being better living through chemistry. The fire
ground environment that the firefighters faced changed dramatically during the
1900's. The regular combustibles (class A) wood, paper, and cardboard, over time
became plastics, hydrocarbons, and who knows what. The injuries to firefighters
changed from muscular to to life threatening (Cancer, Heart)
When did the most significant improvement in Firefighter safety protection occur? -
ANSWERProject F.I.R.E.S: In the late 1970's, is probably the most significant
improvement in FF safety. Protection occured as a result of Project F.I.R.E.S. It
brought together the science community and the U.S. Fire Administration to address
FF safety and protective equipment. The results of this research are wide spread.
Today's PPE is a direct result of this consortium
What else took place in the 1970's that protects workers in America? - ANSWERin
the 1970's, the Federal Govt. began to pass laws to protect the worker in America.
The hitoric law that Congress passed was the Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Act (O.S.H.A) Specifically addressing the fire service was the Fire Service -
O.S.H.A. Fire Brigade Standard. This regulated private fire brigades but not public
Dept.'s
What was recognized in the late 1900's that made FF safety an issue that needed to
be addressed? - ANSWERSteep High In Tradition: Before the O.S.H.A. legislation
was passed to regulate safety issues, the fire service for the most part did things the
same way as before, because it worked (tradition). Why fool with success was the
common theory. What was finally recognized in the late 1900's was that the times
were changing. FFing became the most dangerous profession in this country; FF
safety needed to be addressed. It was time to take a close look at what the fire
service was doing to protect its most valuable assets; its people
, In what year did the California Legislature enact CAL/OSHA? - ANSWER1973
- the public sector of the work force had to be protected as restrictive as the private
sector.
What standards have become the national consensus addressing all issues of fire
protection? - ANSWERNFPA Standards:
- national consensus standards addressing all issues of fire protection
- NFPA 1500
Nomex Hood - ANSWER- protection of ears, face and neck
- must meet/exceed NFPA 1975 "station/work uniform for firefighters"
- Nomex knit fabric (wt: 6 oz. per sq. yard)
- beige in color
- double ply; 1 seam running from top-center of face opening
- 21 inches long with 3" shoulder indentation
- 4.5" x 5" face opening
Turnout Coat/Bunker pants - ANSWERHoneywell Morning Pride
- 3 ply system
- Dead air insulation panels
- Double the insulation in key thermally loaded areas with no bulk or movement
restriction.
- DRD is component of NFPA 1971
- OUTER SHELL - Nomex/kevlar rip stop weave with water repellent finish
- Insulation, durability, primary resistance to active flame
- THERMAL LINER - southern mills cordura batten material
- Primarly insulative performance while managing sweat pickup from the skin
- MOISTURE BARRIER - breathe tex / nomex kevlar laminated cloth
- protection from noxious liquid penetration
When shall PPEs worn? - ANSWERWhen subjected to hazardous environments
during firefighting and other emergencies, or while participating in training activities
Helmet - ANSWER- meets/exceeds NFPA 1972
- 29.5 ounces
- aerodynamic 70mph rating
- 1 piece Lexan (poly carbonate resin)
- any damage or alteration can affect geometric integrity
- crown deflects/distributes impact
- brim protects user from debris/runoff
- compression ring 3/8" thick, 2.5" wide, gray in color, aborbs impact
- helmet liner is polyethelyene plastic and triethylene nylon, nomex, cotton,
adjustable nape strap
- chin strap - 3/4" wide, 29" long, velcro fastener, postman's slide, leather protector
- White/chief, orange/captain, red/arson, yellow/FF/rated member,
black/explorer/volunteer, blue/ems, green/cert
Helmet numbering - ANSWER2.5" x 3" black number plate with velcro hook backing
shall be used as station numbering plates, station numbers 2.25" x 1.5", silver in
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A)
What are the 7 components of PPE? - ANSWER- Structure helmet
- hood
- goggles
- turnout coat with DRD
- structure gloves
- turnout pants with suspenders
- turnout boots
Was firefighter safety a concern for firefighters in the early days of the fire service? -
ANSWERDuring the early years, the emphasis was placed on extinguishing fires and
saving lives from the results of fires. There was NO SPECIFIC CONCERN
REGARDING THE SAFETY PROTECTION OF THE FIREFIGHTER who risked life
and limb during the "horse and buggy" days.
- Firefighters had an "invincible" self-perception
Why did the concerns for firefighters safety change? - ANSWERThe 20th Century
brought on many changes, the biggest being better living through chemistry. The fire
ground environment that the firefighters faced changed dramatically during the
1900's. The regular combustibles (class A) wood, paper, and cardboard, over time
became plastics, hydrocarbons, and who knows what. The injuries to firefighters
changed from muscular to to life threatening (Cancer, Heart)
When did the most significant improvement in Firefighter safety protection occur? -
ANSWERProject F.I.R.E.S: In the late 1970's, is probably the most significant
improvement in FF safety. Protection occured as a result of Project F.I.R.E.S. It
brought together the science community and the U.S. Fire Administration to address
FF safety and protective equipment. The results of this research are wide spread.
Today's PPE is a direct result of this consortium
What else took place in the 1970's that protects workers in America? - ANSWERin
the 1970's, the Federal Govt. began to pass laws to protect the worker in America.
The hitoric law that Congress passed was the Federal Occupational Safety and
Health Act (O.S.H.A) Specifically addressing the fire service was the Fire Service -
O.S.H.A. Fire Brigade Standard. This regulated private fire brigades but not public
Dept.'s
What was recognized in the late 1900's that made FF safety an issue that needed to
be addressed? - ANSWERSteep High In Tradition: Before the O.S.H.A. legislation
was passed to regulate safety issues, the fire service for the most part did things the
same way as before, because it worked (tradition). Why fool with success was the
common theory. What was finally recognized in the late 1900's was that the times
were changing. FFing became the most dangerous profession in this country; FF
safety needed to be addressed. It was time to take a close look at what the fire
service was doing to protect its most valuable assets; its people
, In what year did the California Legislature enact CAL/OSHA? - ANSWER1973
- the public sector of the work force had to be protected as restrictive as the private
sector.
What standards have become the national consensus addressing all issues of fire
protection? - ANSWERNFPA Standards:
- national consensus standards addressing all issues of fire protection
- NFPA 1500
Nomex Hood - ANSWER- protection of ears, face and neck
- must meet/exceed NFPA 1975 "station/work uniform for firefighters"
- Nomex knit fabric (wt: 6 oz. per sq. yard)
- beige in color
- double ply; 1 seam running from top-center of face opening
- 21 inches long with 3" shoulder indentation
- 4.5" x 5" face opening
Turnout Coat/Bunker pants - ANSWERHoneywell Morning Pride
- 3 ply system
- Dead air insulation panels
- Double the insulation in key thermally loaded areas with no bulk or movement
restriction.
- DRD is component of NFPA 1971
- OUTER SHELL - Nomex/kevlar rip stop weave with water repellent finish
- Insulation, durability, primary resistance to active flame
- THERMAL LINER - southern mills cordura batten material
- Primarly insulative performance while managing sweat pickup from the skin
- MOISTURE BARRIER - breathe tex / nomex kevlar laminated cloth
- protection from noxious liquid penetration
When shall PPEs worn? - ANSWERWhen subjected to hazardous environments
during firefighting and other emergencies, or while participating in training activities
Helmet - ANSWER- meets/exceeds NFPA 1972
- 29.5 ounces
- aerodynamic 70mph rating
- 1 piece Lexan (poly carbonate resin)
- any damage or alteration can affect geometric integrity
- crown deflects/distributes impact
- brim protects user from debris/runoff
- compression ring 3/8" thick, 2.5" wide, gray in color, aborbs impact
- helmet liner is polyethelyene plastic and triethylene nylon, nomex, cotton,
adjustable nape strap
- chin strap - 3/4" wide, 29" long, velcro fastener, postman's slide, leather protector
- White/chief, orange/captain, red/arson, yellow/FF/rated member,
black/explorer/volunteer, blue/ems, green/cert
Helmet numbering - ANSWER2.5" x 3" black number plate with velcro hook backing
shall be used as station numbering plates, station numbers 2.25" x 1.5", silver in
