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24 Cards in this Set
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Personal protective equipment is an essential component of a fire fighter’s safety system. It enables a person to survive under conditions that might otherwise result in ________ or serious injury.
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death
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Structural firefighting PPE enables fire fighters to enter burning buildings and work in areas with elevated temperatures and concentrations of toxic gases. It provides protection from the fire, keeps water away from the body, and helps reduce trauma from cuts or falls. This type of PPE is designed to be worn with ___________.
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SCBA
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The components of structural PPE include:
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• Bunker coat and pants
• Helmet • Protective hood • Gloves • Boots • Work uniform • SCBA • PASS • Additional equipment—Goggles, earmuffs, ear plugs, hand light, and two-way radios. |
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Structural PPE has several limitations:
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• Weight—PPE adds 50 pounds (23 kilogram) of extra weight to the fire fighter.
• Overheating—PPE retains body heat and perspiration, which raises the risk of overheating. • Mobility—Full turnout gear limits the range of motion and makes movements awkward and difficult. |
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Fire fighters should be able to don PPE in ________ or less. Following a set pattern of donning PPE helps reduce the time it takes to dress.
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1 minute
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Check the condition of PPE on a _______ _________. Clean it when necessary, and get it repaired at once if it is worn or damaged. Damaged PPE will not _________ ____.
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regular basis / protect you
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Keep PPE clean to maintain its protective properties. The flammable by-products of _______ _________ and __________ ________ can become trapped between the fibers, damaging the PPE.
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burnt plastics / synthetic products
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Cleaning instructions are listed on the tag attached to the clothing. Always follow the ________________ cleaning instructions.
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manufacturer’s
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The specialized protective equipment used during vehicle extrication includes __________ ___________ and coveralls or jumpsuits. _______ ___________ may be used if the fire fighter provides emergency medical care.
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special gloves / special gloves
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The PPE for ________ _________ is designed for comfort and maneuverability. It includes a jacket and pants made of fire-resistant materials, a helmet, eye protection, and pigskin or leather gloves. The boots are designed to provide comfort and sure footing.
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wildland fires
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_____________ ___________ associated with fires include smoke, smoke particles, smoke vapors, toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, and increased temperatures.
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Respiratory hazards
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____________-___________ breathing apparatus is typically used for structural firefighting. A tank of compressed air provides the breathing air supply for the user, and exhaled air is released into the atmosphere through a one-way valve.
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Open-circuit
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__________-_________ breathing apparatus recycles the user’s exhaled air and is often used for extended operations, such as mine rescue work.
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Closed-circuit
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One of the biggest limitations of SCBA is the _________ _______ ____ _______ in the cylinder. Fire fighters must manage their working time while using SCBA so that they have enough time to exit from the hazardous area before exhausting the ______ ____________.
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limited amount of air / air supply
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________________ __________ is important for all SCBA users. A fire fighter with an ideal body weight and in good physical condition will be able to perform more work per __________ ___ ________ than a person who is overweight or out of shape.
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Physical conditioning / cylinder of air
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SCBA consists of four main parts:
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The backpack and harness,
the air cylinder assembly, the regulator assembly, and the face piece assembly. |
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SCBA regulators may be mounted on the waist belt or shoulder strap of the harness or attached directly to the face piece; they control ______________________ to the user.
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the flow of air
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A compressed air cylinder is removable from the __________ ___________ and can be changed quickly in the field.
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backpack harness
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The _______ _________ delivers breathing air to the fire fighter and protects the face from high temperatures and smoke.
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face piece
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The pathway of air through an SCBA begins in the cylinder. The air passes through the ____________ into the ___________ air line that takes it to the ___________. The regulator opens when the user inhales, reducing the pressure on the downstream side. In an SCBA unit with a face piece–mounted regulator, the air next goes directly into the face piece. In units with a harness–mounted regulator, the air travels from the regulator through a low-pressure hose into the face piece. From the face piece, the air is inhaled through the user’s air passages and into the lungs. When the user exhales, used air is returned to the face piece. The exhaled air is exhausted from the face piece through the __________________.
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cylinder shut-off valve / high-pressure / regulator / exhalation valve
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The _________________________ helps conserve air while using an SCBA in a firefighting situation. In this technique, the fire fighter takes a short breath, holds it, takes a second short breath without exhaling in between breaths, and then relaxes with a long exhale. Each breath should take 5 seconds.
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skip-breathing technique
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Each SCBA must be checked on a regular basis to ensure that it is ready for use. Inspection and operational testing should be conducted after _____________________, and on a ________________. In career departments, inspection and testing is done at the beginning of each shift. In volunteer departments, it is commonly done on a weekly schedule.
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a unit has been used / regular schedule
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_______________ and __________ __________ are used to refill SCBA cylinders. A compressor or a cascade system can be permanently located at a maintenance facility or at a firehouse, or it can be mounted on a truck or a trailer for mobile use. __________ ___________ _________ are often brought to the scene of a large fire.
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Compressors / cascade systems / Mobile filling units
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The steps for donning a complete PPE are as follows:
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18 step process
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