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The Essentials of Firefighting 6th form presents a comprehensive guide designed to arm firefighters with the knowledge and tools necessary for effective and safe operations. Covering a wide array of topics, the form meticulously details different aspects of firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE), firefighting strategies such as structural and proximity firefighting, and the variety of hazards firefighters face, including respiratory hazards and oxygen-deficient atmospheres. It delves into the specificity of each piece of equipment, from helmets and protective hoods to boots and hearing protection, underscoring the importance of PPE in safeguarding firefighters against physical, chemical, and biological hazards they encounter in the line of duty. Furthermore, the form elaborates on respirators, covering types such as air-purifying respirators (APR) and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR), and introduces systems like the cascade system for respiratory protection. It emphasizes the significance of regular testing and maintenance of equipment, including hydrostatic testing and qualitative and quantitative fit tests, to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations. Also covered are the guidelines set by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the considerations for permissible exposure limits (PEL), offering a well-rounded view on the importance of comprehensive training, proper equipment use, maintenance, and adherence to safety standards to minimize the risks and challenges faced by firefighters. This extensive resource serves not only as a workbook for firefighters but also as an essential tool for their continuous education and commitment to safety in a profession where the risk of injury and fatality is significantly high.

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ESSENTIALS

O F F I R E F I G H T I N G

C O U R S E W O R K B O O K

Chapter 6

Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

Terms

Write the deinition of the terms below on the blanks provided.

1.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (259)______________________________________________

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2.Structural Fire Fighting (261) _________________________________________________________

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3.Proximity Fire Fighting (261) _________________________________________________________

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4.Helmet (264) _______________________________________________________________________

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5.Protective Hood (266) _______________________________________________________________

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6.Protective Coat (266) ________________________________________________________________

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7.Protective Trousers (267) _____________________________________________________________

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8.Protective Gloves (267)_______________________________________________________________

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9.Fire Fighting Boots (267) _____________________________________________________________

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10.Hearing Protection (270) _______________________________________________________________

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11.Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) (270) _________________________________________________

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12.Respiratory Hazards (281) ______________________________________________________________

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13.Oxygen-Deicient Atmosphere (282)______________________________________________________

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14.Hypoxia (282) ________________________________________________________________________

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15.Pulmonary Edema (283) _______________________________________________________________

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16.Asphyxiation (283) ____________________________________________________________________

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17.Particulate (283) ______________________________________________________________________

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18.Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) (284)_____________________________________________________

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19.Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) (284) ____________________________________________

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20.Gas (284) ____________________________________________________________________________

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21.Vapor (284) ________________________________________________________________________

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22.Airborne pathogens (287) ____________________________________________________________

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23.High-Eiciency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter (287) _______________________________________

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24.Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (289) ___________________________________

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25.Closed-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (289)__________________________________

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26.Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT) (292) ______________________________________________________

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27.Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT) (292) ____________________________________________________

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28.Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (293)_________________________________________________

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29.Hydrostatic Test (303) _______________________________________________________________

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30.Cascade System (307) _______________________________________________________________

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31.Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) (314) ________________________________________________

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32.Search Line (315) ___________________________________________________________________

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True/False

Write True or False on the blanks provided; if False, write the correct statement on the lines provided.

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1.

PPE is designed to protect from hazards and minimize risk of injury and fatality. (259-261)

 

 

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2.

Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining the condition of PPE is the responsibility of the shit

 

 

supervisor.(277)

 

 

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3.

All cleaning of PPE is performed at the local station. (278)

 

 

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4.

Supplied air respirators (SARs) are used when a ireighter must be in a hazardous area for a

 

 

long period of time and there is no danger that ire many damage the hose. (289)

 

 

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5.

Closed-circuit SCBAs use compressed air. (289)

 

 

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In an open-circuit SCBA exhaled air stays in the system and is reused. (289)

 

 

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Air-purifying respirators (APRs) remove contaminates by passing ambient air through the

 

 

ilter, canister, and cartridge. (293)

 

 

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Taste and smell can be clues that an APR is losing its efectiveness. (295)

 

 

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9. Storing requirements for respiratory equipment may depend on size, available compartments

 

 

on apparatus, and manufacturer’s instructions. (296)

 

 

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10.

SCBA stored in cases can only be donned using the over-the-coat method. (298)

 

 

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11.

he facepiece lens of protective breathing apparatus should be inspected for scratches,

 

 

abrasions, holes, cracks, or heat-damage during daily/weekly inspections. (303)

 

 

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he facepiece of protective breathing apparatus can be dried with paper towels. (305)

 

 

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13.

he type of material used to construct an SCBA air cylinder determines the frequency of

 

 

hydrostatic testing of the cylinder. (306)

 

 

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Replacing SCBA cylinders is always a two-person job. (311)

 

 

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In an IDLH atmosphere, ireighters are required to work in teams of two or more. (313)

 

 

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Controlled breathing allows for eicient air use in an IDLH atmosphere. (315)

 

 

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Egress paths are located once a ireighter is inside an IDLH atmosphere. (315)

 

 

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Matching

Write the correct answers on the blanks provided.

Personal Protective Equipment

Match the type of personal protective equipment listed with the brief deinition below. Each choice will only be used once.

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Clothing designed to meet the needs of speciic rescue

 

 

operations, including: technical rescue, ice rescue, and

 

 

hazardous materials incidents. (274-276)

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2.

Clothing designed according to the requirements of

 

 

NFPA® 1977 and includes: gloves, goggles, jackets,

 

 

jumpsuits, face/neck shrouds; as well as a ire shelter and

 

 

other equipment. (270)

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3.

Clothing designed to increase visibility to motorists,

 

 

includes traic vests. (273)

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4.

Clothing worn to protect against exposure to infectious

 

 

bodily luids that must meet the requirements of NFPA®

 

 

1999. (274)

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5.

Clothing that according to the requirements of NFPA®

 

 

1971 must include: retrorelective trim, wristlets, collars,

 

 

a closure system, and a drag rescue device. (276)

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6.

Clothing designed to meet the requirements of NFPA®

 

 

1975 and intended to identify wearer as a member of the

 

 

organization and provide a layer of protection against

 

 

direct lame contact. (276)

A.Structural ire ighting protective clothing

B.Wildland personal protective clothing

C.Roadway operations clothing

D.Emergency medical protective clothing

E.Special protective clothing

F.Station/work uniform

Respiratory Hazards

Match the respiratory hazard with the brief deinition below. Each choice will only be used once.

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1.

Hazard which can cause superheated air to damage the

 

 

respiratory tract, a serious decrease in blood pressure,

 

 

and a failure of the circulatory system. (283)

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2.

Hazard which may be inhaled, ingested, or absorbed

 

 

into the body; includes formaldehyde, phosgene, and

 

 

nitrous gases. (284-285)

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3.

Hazard caused by disease-causing microorganisms

 

 

suspended in the air. (287)

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4.

Hazard produced during incidents involving industrial

 

 

occupancies, spills from transportation accidents, and

 

 

leaks from storage containers. (285-286)

A.Oxygen deiciency

B.Elevated temperatures

C.Particulate contaminants

D.Gases and vapors

E.Nonire gases and vapors

F.Airborne pathogens

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Hazard most commonly caused by combustion

 

 

which consumes and displaces oxygen present in the

 

 

atmosphere. (282)

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Hazard produced by vehicle exhaust emissions, chemical

 

 

reactions, heated metals or metal compounds, and

 

 

combustion. (283)

Multiple Choice

Write the correct answers on the blanks provided.

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1. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of an open-circuit SCBA facepiece

 

assembly? (292)

 

A.

It permits limited communication.

 

B.

It holds the facepiece snugly against the face.

 

C.

It provides fresh breathing air while protecting the eyes and face.

 

D.

It delects exhalations away from the lens, reducing fogging or condensation.

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2. Which of the following is prohibited by NFPA® 1500 because it prevents a complete facepiece

 

seal? (292)

 

A.

Intercom devices

 

B.

Ear protection devices

 

C.

Beards or facial hair

 

D.

Protective hoods that fold

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3. As deined by the Code of Federal Regulations, the R in particle ilter degradation means: (294)

 

A.

resistant to oil.

 

B.

not resistant to oil.

 

C.

resistant to nitrogen based gases.

 

D.

not resistant to nitrogen based gases.

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4. Which of the following BEST describes how to ofset wearer limitations of respiratory

 

protection? (296)

 

A.

Proper exercise and training

 

B.

Proper maintenance and training

 

C.

hrough constant training and proper it-testing of facepieces

 

D.

hrough frequent and proper inspections, care, and maintenance

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5. What respiratory protection equipment limitation can proportionately reduce working time?

 

(296)

 

A.

Limited visibility

 

B.

Decreased mobility

 

C.

Decreased endurance

 

D.

Low air cylinder pressure

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6. Which of the following BEST describes diferences that may be found in SCBA facepieces? (301)

A.he location of regulator may difer.

B.he chin cup and harness may be located diferently.

C.he exhalation valve may be located in a diferent place.

D.Straps may need to be extended diferently depending on model.

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7. Which piece of protective breathing apparatus must be inspected for abrasions, cuts, tears, or

 

heat or chemical-induced damage? (303)

 

A.

Hose threads

 

B.

Facepiece nosecup

 

C.

Breathing air cylinder valve

 

D.

Backplate and harness assembly

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8. Which piece of protective respiratory equipment hardware must be inspected for cleanliness,

 

proper attachment, and damage? (305)

 

A.

Regulator

 

B.

Low-pressure alarm

 

C.

Stand-alone PASS device

 

D.

Pressure indicator gauges

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9. Which type of SCBA system provides an endless source of breathing air to any loor within a

 

structure from a ground level connection? (310)

 

A.

SCBA cylinder

 

B.

Mobile ill station

 

C.

Stationary ill station

 

D.

Fireighting breathing air replenishment system (FBARS)

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Short Answer

Write the correct answers on the blanks provided.

1.List three speciic safety considerations a ireighter must be aware of when using PPE. (280)

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2.Explain the three criteria that must be met to allow a rapid intervention crew or team (RIC/RIT) rescuing a trapped or incapacitated ireighter to reill an unshielded SCBA cylinder. (307)

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3.Compare and contrast the diference between nonemergency exit indicators and emergency exit indicators. (313)

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