Question 1
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What is the most appropriate answer regarding the primary NFPA standard that addresses the wearing of PPE requirements?
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NFPA 1975
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NFPA 1710
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NFPA 1971
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NFPA 1500
Question 2
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Protective clothing and equipment SHALL be used whenever the employee is exposed to the hazards for which it is provided.
Question 3
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What does NFPA Standard 1975 define the requirements of?
Question 4
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Full PPE shall meet the standard NFPA 1971, standard on protective ensemble for structural firefighing.
Question 5
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What items are included in "full protective clothing"?
Question 6
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There shall be at least a 1" overlap of all layers of the protective clothing so there is no gaping of the thermal protection.
Question 7
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In what situations are company officers allowed to use discretion to regulate the "suit up" criteria?
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Extremely long responses, out of quarters, when the vehicle is moving when dispatched
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Allowing the crew to "suit up" while the vehicle is moving when dispatched
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Wildland responses
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Additional unit on a 2nd alarm that is sent to staging
Question 8
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Full PPE shall be worn when operating force entry equipment/tools, or other incidents where other potential hazards exist.
Question 9
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When shall helmets be worn?
Question 10
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Faceshield/goggles shall be utilized at any time the need for eye protection seems apparant.
Question 11
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Per the SOG which which situations SHALL gloves be worn?
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Monday rig checks
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Sharpening/cleaning hand tools
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Engaged in firefighting activities
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Overhaul
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Train with hose and ladders
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Operating hand or power tools
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Situation where injuries to the hand are likely to occur
Question 12
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NFPA 1991, NFPA 1992, and NFPA 1993 all pertain to what types of chemical PPE?
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Chemical PPE, Vapor PPE, Liquid Splash PPE, Support function for HazMat PPE
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Wildland Firefighting PPE, Station Uniforms, Duty Boots
Question 13
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Which of the following are included components that form the Chemical PPE ensemble?
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PPE including suit, coveralls, hoods, gloves, and boots
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Respiratory equipment
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Cooling System
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Level A suit
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Level C suit
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Communication Device
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Head Protection
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Inner Garmets
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Outer Protection
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Medical gloves
Question 14
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Which of the following Wildland PPE shall be provided?
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Yellow Nomex shirt and pants
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Hard hat with neck shroud
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Goggles
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Heat shield
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leather gloves and boots
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Wildland web gear with shelter
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McCloud Tool
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Wildland pocket guide
Question 15
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What is the PPE Standard regarding Wildand Firefighting?
Question 16
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Mandatory PPE cleaning is required and conducted once a year.
Question 17
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when is each individual required to inspect their gear?
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Once a tour
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After each use for any damage
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Excessive wear or other condition that would render elements ineffective
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During Quarterly gear inspections
Question 18
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What months do company officers inspect line PPE per the SOG?
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October and May
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April and November
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April and October
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January and July
Question 19
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All authority personnel are required to use hearing protection when the decibel level exceeds 80.
Question 20
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Personnel are allowed to wear either earmuffs or ear plugs for hearing protection.
Question 21
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Which of the following are true regarding OSHA limits of sound exposure?
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8 hours at 90 decibels
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4 hours at 95 decibels
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2 hours at 100 decibels
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1 hour at 10 decibels
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30 minutes at 110 decibels
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115 seconds at 130 decibels
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less then a minute at 135 decibels