CAL Fire FFA Ch 3 PPE/SCBA
A PASS device can be set off manually or will go off automatically under which
circumstances? - ANS-If the device is motionless for a set period of time.
According to the applicable NFPA Standard, how often must firefighters have their SCBA
face piece fit tested? - ANS-Every 12 months
After placing your PPE in logical order, what is the first step in donning PPE? - ANS-Put on
your protective hood.
During routine SCBA checks the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with
the regulator pressure gauge within what range? - ANS-10%
During routine scuba checks, the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with
the regulator pressure gauge within what range? - ANS-100 psi
During strenuous firefighting, how does the realistic use time of an SCBA compare to it's
rated use time? - ANS-The realistic time is about half the rated time.
Fire helmets have an inner layer added for ____ protection? - ANS-Thermal
From which material(s) can structural firefighting boots be constructed? - ANS-Rubber or
leather
How are protective hoods worn? - ANS-Over the face piece but under the helmet
How long should it take a firefighter to don and activate an SCBA? - ANS-1 minute
How much does a full set of personal protective equipment weigh? - ANS-Fifty pounds
How much of the body is structural firefighting PPE designed to cover? - ANS-Every square
inch
NFPA Standards require a low air alarm to activate on SCBA when a certain percentage of
air is left. Which percentage? - ANS-25%
Structural firefighting PPE is designed to be worn with which specific piece of equipment? -
ANS-SCBA
What is one flame resistant material? - ANS-Nomex
What is one required feature of structural firefighting boots? - ANS-Reinforced toe
What is one requirement of structural firefighting gloves? - ANS-They must meet the
applicable NFPA Standard.
What is the first step in cleaning SCBA? - ANS-Rinse the entire unit using a hose with clean
water.
What is the first step in doffing PPE? - ANS-Remove gloves.
What is the NFPA standard on open circuit self contained breathing apparatus? - ANS-1981
What is the NFPA Standard on personal alert safety systems? - ANS-1982
What is the NFPA Standard on protective clothing and equipment for wild land firefighting? -
ANS-1977
What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting?
- ANS-1971
What is the NFPA Standard on station/work uniforms? - ANS-1975
What is the purpose of a PASS device? - ANS-To sound an alarm if a firefighter is
motionless for a set period of time.
What is the purpose of moisture barriers found in structural firefighting PPE? - ANS-To keep
liquids and vapors from reaching the skin.
A PASS device can be set off manually or will go off automatically under which
circumstances? - ANS-If the device is motionless for a set period of time.
According to the applicable NFPA Standard, how often must firefighters have their SCBA
face piece fit tested? - ANS-Every 12 months
After placing your PPE in logical order, what is the first step in donning PPE? - ANS-Put on
your protective hood.
During routine SCBA checks the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with
the regulator pressure gauge within what range? - ANS-10%
During routine scuba checks, the pressure on the cylinder gauge must be in agreement with
the regulator pressure gauge within what range? - ANS-100 psi
During strenuous firefighting, how does the realistic use time of an SCBA compare to it's
rated use time? - ANS-The realistic time is about half the rated time.
Fire helmets have an inner layer added for ____ protection? - ANS-Thermal
From which material(s) can structural firefighting boots be constructed? - ANS-Rubber or
leather
How are protective hoods worn? - ANS-Over the face piece but under the helmet
How long should it take a firefighter to don and activate an SCBA? - ANS-1 minute
How much does a full set of personal protective equipment weigh? - ANS-Fifty pounds
How much of the body is structural firefighting PPE designed to cover? - ANS-Every square
inch
NFPA Standards require a low air alarm to activate on SCBA when a certain percentage of
air is left. Which percentage? - ANS-25%
Structural firefighting PPE is designed to be worn with which specific piece of equipment? -
ANS-SCBA
What is one flame resistant material? - ANS-Nomex
What is one required feature of structural firefighting boots? - ANS-Reinforced toe
What is one requirement of structural firefighting gloves? - ANS-They must meet the
applicable NFPA Standard.
What is the first step in cleaning SCBA? - ANS-Rinse the entire unit using a hose with clean
water.
What is the first step in doffing PPE? - ANS-Remove gloves.
What is the NFPA standard on open circuit self contained breathing apparatus? - ANS-1981
What is the NFPA Standard on personal alert safety systems? - ANS-1982
What is the NFPA Standard on protective clothing and equipment for wild land firefighting? -
ANS-1977
What is the NFPA standard on protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting?
- ANS-1971
What is the NFPA Standard on station/work uniforms? - ANS-1975
What is the purpose of a PASS device? - ANS-To sound an alarm if a firefighter is
motionless for a set period of time.
What is the purpose of moisture barriers found in structural firefighting PPE? - ANS-To keep
liquids and vapors from reaching the skin.
