What is the most appropriate answer regarding the primary NFPA standard that addresses the wearing of PPE requirements?
NFPA 1975
NFPA 1710
NFPA 1971
NFPA 1500
Protective clothing and equipment SHALL be used whenever the employee is exposed to the hazards for which it is provided.
What does NFPA Standard 1975 define the requirements of?
Bunker Gear
Hearing and eye protection
Station/Work Uniforms for firefighting
Helmets
Full PPE shall meet the standard NFPA 1971, standard on protective ensemble for structural firefighing.
What items are included in "full protective clothing"?
Gloves
Boots
Turnout Pants
Flashlight
Hearing protection
Turnout coat
Nomex
Helmet with face sheild and goggles
Extrication Gloves
There shall be at least a 1" overlap of all layers of the protective clothing so there is no gaping of the thermal protection.
In what situations are company officers allowed to use discretion to regulate the "suit up" criteria?
Extremely long responses, out of quarters, when the vehicle is moving when dispatched
Allowing the crew to "suit up" while the vehicle is moving when dispatched
Wildland responses
Additional unit on a 2nd alarm that is sent to staging
Full PPE shall be worn when operating force entry equipment/tools, or other incidents where other potential hazards exist.
When shall helmets be worn?
Wildland fires
When operating near moving vehicles
Any situation where head injuries are likely to occur
Vehicle fires
Faceshield/goggles shall be utilized at any time the need for eye protection seems apparant.
Per the SOG which which situations SHALL gloves be worn?
Monday rig checks
Sharpening/cleaning hand tools
Engaged in firefighting activities
Overhaul
Train with hose and ladders
Operating hand or power tools
Situation where injuries to the hand are likely to occur
NFPA 1991, NFPA 1992, and NFPA 1993 all pertain to what types of chemical PPE?
Chemical PPE, Vapor PPE, Liquid Splash PPE, Support function for HazMat PPE
Wildland Firefighting PPE, Station Uniforms, Duty Boots
Which of the following are included components that form the Chemical PPE ensemble?
PPE including suit, coveralls, hoods, gloves, and boots
Respiratory equipment
Cooling System
Level A suit
Level C suit
Communication Device
Head Protection
Inner Garmets
Outer Protection
Medical gloves
Which of the following Wildland PPE shall be provided?
Yellow Nomex shirt and pants
Hard hat with neck shroud
Goggles
Heat shield
leather gloves and boots
Wildland web gear with shelter
McCloud Tool
Wildland pocket guide
What is the PPE Standard regarding Wildand Firefighting?
1975
1977
1976
1974
Mandatory PPE cleaning is required and conducted once a year.
when is each individual required to inspect their gear?
Once a tour
After each use for any damage
Excessive wear or other condition that would render elements ineffective
During Quarterly gear inspections
What months do company officers inspect line PPE per the SOG?
October and May
April and November
April and October
January and July
All authority personnel are required to use hearing protection when the decibel level exceeds 80.
Personnel are allowed to wear either earmuffs or ear plugs for hearing protection.
Which of the following are true regarding OSHA limits of sound exposure?
8 hours at 90 decibels
4 hours at 95 decibels
2 hours at 100 decibels
1 hour at 10 decibels
30 minutes at 110 decibels
115 seconds at 130 decibels
less then a minute at 135 decibels