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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
What is the primary function of the moisture barrier in structural firefighting PPE?
- ANSWERS-Keep Liquids and Moisture from reaching the skin
QUESTION 2
When is it acceptable to remove the inner thermal layer from a turnout coat? -
ANSWERS-Only when Cleaning
QUESTION 3
Which component of structural turnout coats is critical for protecting the body
from steam burns? - ANSWERS-Moisture Barrier
QUESTION 4
Which fire gas is a product of incomplete combustion of common household
items? - ANSWERS-Phosgene
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QUESTION 5
Which fire gas kills by replacing oxygen in the blood? - ANSWERS-Carbon
Monoxide
QUESTION 6
Which gas is most commonly produced by residential or commercial fires? -
ANSWERS-Hydrogen Cyanide
QUESTION 7
Which NFPA standard deals with open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus?
- ANSWERS-1981
QUESTION 8
Which NFPA standard deals with protective clothing and equipment for wildland
firefighting? - ANSWERS-1977
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QUESTION 9
Which part of the structural firefighting PPE ensemble is designed to protect the
neck and ears? - ANSWERS-The protective hood
QUESTION 10
Which statement about the use of a protective hood is correct? - ANSWERS-Don
the SCBA first then put the mask on and pull the hood over it
QUESTION 11
Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user's exhaled air? - ANSWERS-
Closed Circuit
QUESTION 12
Which statement about the use of a protective hood is correct? - ANSWERS-It
protects the neck and Ears
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QUESTION 13
Which type of breathing apparatus recycles the user's exhaled air? - ANSWERS-
Closed Circuit
QUESTION 14
Which situation is indicated when you open a door and the smoke thins, but the
smoke still fills the door? - ANSWERS-The Fire is below the door
QUESTION 15
Which term refers to the weight of a gas compared to air? - ANSWERS-Vapor
Density
QUESTION 16
Which toxic gas is commonly produced by fire? - ANSWERS-Hydrogen Cyanide
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