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firefighting PPE
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Undergraduate 1
08/08/2014

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Term
NFPA 1975
Definition
standard on station/work uniforms for emergency services
Term
NFPA 1500
Definition
standard on fire department occupational safety and health program
Term
NFPA 1977
Definition
standard on protective clothing and equipment for wildland firefighting
Term
NFPA 1951
Definition
standard on protective ensembles for technical rescue incidents
Term
NFPA 1991
Definition
standard on vapor protective ensembles for hazardous materials emergencies
Term
NFPA 1992
Definition
standard on liquid splash protective ensembles and clothing for hazardous materials emergencies.
Term
NFPA 1971
Definition
standard on protective ensembles for structural fire fighting and proximity fire fighting.
Term
NFPA 1851
Definition
standard on selection , care and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural and proximity firefighting
Term
changes in equipment design may be based on recommendations by:
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__________
Definition
-equipment manufacturers
-labor groups
-industry /product specialists
-local/state or national regulating bodies
Term
some of the triggering mechanisms for recommending changes have been:
-_______ attributed to PPE failure
-improvements in fabrics, materials, design
-independent studies
Definition
significant injuries or deaths
Term
once recommended, all changes in design and materials must undergo:
- rigorous testing by regulatory agencies thru certified_______ laboratories.
-revisions to _________________________
-____________ by fire departments for risk assessment documentation.
Definition
-third party testing
-performance and or consensus standards
-performance trials
Term
Examples of recent changes:
-____ - addition of the ____________ as required equipment for all structural and proximity firefighting jackets
-_____ - revision in NFPA 1851 defining __________________ for structural and proximity firefighting ensembles.
Definition
-2007 - drag rescue device
-2008 - maximum shelf /service life
Term
because of the varied mature of emergency response the need has arisen to create ____________ of PPE to meet the demands of our varied duties. this equipment is defined by its ____________and /or _____________
Definition
-specialized forms
-primary usage
-the hazard that the user is protected from
Term
types of specialty PPE used by the SLCFD
-______
-___________
-_______
-_______
-__________
Definition
-station wear/medical response
-swiftwater rescue
-Haz Mat
-technical rescue
-wildland/brush Firefighting
Term
body substance isolation equipment
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Definition
-non latex gloves
-safety glasses
-M95 mask
-disposable gown
Term
station wear is ____________ other greater forms of PPE
- the materials used in the construction should be __________
Definition
-designed to complement
-inherently fire resistant
Term
station footwear:
- is designed to provide the user with _____________
-is generally outfitted with zipper/speed laces to facilitate __________
-is available in a wide variety of styles, heights, etc
- may or may not offer blood borne pathogen barrier per ________
Definition
-toe and shank protection
-rapid removal
-NFPA 1999
Term
-technical rescue PPE is designed to allow freedom of movement and withstand the rigors of ___________
- the technical rescue ensembles differ based upon ___________
Definition
-greatly varying worksites and environments
-rescue discipline
Term
PFDs designed for rescue usage must have a ____________, allowing he swimmer to free themselves from a tagline should they become __________
-PFDs are required equipment not only for technician level team members bu also for ___________
-SWR PPE offers ___________ from high heat environments and can increase the potential for user injury if the user is not properly trained
Definition
-breakaway tether system
-entrapped or submerged
-all personnel operating within the hazard area
-no protection
Term
-brush garments are constructed of a single outer shell
-outer shells must have an RPP of _____
-brush garments issued by the slcfd is designed to be ___________ the station uniform and serve as an additional layer of protection from ___________
Definition
-not less than 7.0
-worn over
-short term radiant heat exposures
Term
a limited quantity of web gear and fire shelters are maintained at designated Aux stations
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Definition
-station 4,9,13, and 14
Term
wildland FF equipment is designed for ________ and ___________
Definition
-freedom of movement
-extended work periods
Term
wildland footwear:
-is specifically designed for use on _________
-does __________ ( no steel toe)
-is a minimum of ____________
-is often equipped with speed laces for rapid donning
Definition
-uneven and rocky terrain
-not provide toe protection
-10" in height
Term
Haz Mat garments are sub categorized by threat potential
-__________ fully encapsulated vapor protective
-______encapsulating or non encapsulating splash protective
-______ non encapsulating splash/exposure protective
-______ structural FF PPE
Definition
-level A
-level B
-level C
-level D
Term
Thermal protective performance
- to estimate injury time:______
radiant protective performance
-to estimate injury time:______
Definition
-TPP/2=time to 2nd degree burn
-RPP*2=time to 2nd degree burn
Term
total Heat Loss
- a numeric value assigned to an ensemble composite based upon a measure of breathability the higher the numeric value the greater the flow of heat/perspiration from inside the garment to outside the garment. this is a _____________ based upon the minimum standard of ______
Definition
-pass/fail evaluation
-205 W/M2
Term
conductive and compressive heat resistance
-a measure of performance given to a protective ensemble as measured in the knees and shoulder areas. this number translates to the approximate time it takes for heat to transfer through either a knee or shoulder assembly, when compressed causing a ______.
this test is a ________ based upon the minimum standard of _____
-CCHR for shoulder asemblies is tested with a _______________
-CCHR for knee assemblies is tested with a __________
Definition
-temperature rise of 43 degrees F
-pass/fail evaluation
-25 seconds
-compressive force of 2psi
-compressive force of 8psi
Term
Structural FF PPE
-ensemble elements
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structural FF gear is designed to work as an entire ensemble with each element having ______ as well as _______
Definition
-helmet
-protective hood
-gloves
-boots
-turnout coat
-turnout pants

-individual construction and design requirements
-ensemble integration requirements
Term
helmets
- attached earflaps- _____
-attached eye protection
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retro reflective trim
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Definition
-minimum TPP of 20.0
-face shield
-goggles
-combination
-4"minimum
Term
protective hood
- minimum bib length
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-TPP of ______
Definition
-9" on side
-13" to front
-12" to back
-no less than 20.0
Term
gloves
- must be of __________
-TPP of ______
-gloves wrist opening must _______ beyond wrist crease
Definition
-3 layer composite design
-no less than 35.0
extend at least 2"
Term
boots
- sole with raised heel and _______ insert
-________-steel or composite
-minimum height of _____
water resistant and thermally insulated
Definition
-puncture resistant shank
-protective toe cap
-10"
Term
Turnout jacket/pants
-3 layer design
-outer shell- protection from
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moisture barrier- protection from
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thermal liner - protection from
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composite TPP of ________
composite THL of_________
shoulder/knee CCHR of no less than_____
jacket must have DRD
jacket coller must be at least_____
jacketr and pant must have a _______
jacket and pants must maintain a minimum of _______
jacket and pants must be affixed with _____
trim must be at least _____
Definition
-abrasion/physical damage
-flame impingment
-steam
-radiant/conducted heat
-no less than 35
-205 W/M2
-25 seconds
-3" in height
-complete positive closure system
-3" of overlap
-retroreflective trim
- 2 " in width
Term
unclean PPE __________the same protection that clean PPE can.

Having dirty , damaged or missing PPE does not make you salty or hardworking, it makes you look __________
Definition
-does not offer
-selfish, arrogant, and complacent
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