IFSTA 7th edition - Chapter 5 Exam With Verified Questions and Answers
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IFSTA 7th edition - Chapter 5 Exam With
Verified Questions and Answers
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and vapors, so
firefighters must: - answerwear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere
is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts...
IFSTA 7th edition - Chapter 5 Exam With
Verified Questions and Answers
Hazardous materials incidents can involve potentially dangerous nonfire gases and vapors, so
firefighters must: - answer✔✔wear SCBA until air monitoring demonstrates that the atmosphere
is safe.
If storing SCBA in seat mounts, be sure to: - answer✔✔arrange the SCBA so it can be donned
without removing your seat belt.
Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - answer✔✔The outer
shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together.
A daily/weekly inspection of SCBA should include: - answer✔✔a check of the regulator and
facepiece.
How do controlled breathing techniques benefit firefighters? - answer✔✔Slows breathing and
extends the time it takes to deplete air in the SCBA cylinder
Which SCBA component includes a control valve and a high-pressure hose attached to one end?
- answer✔✔Air cylinder
Which piece of respiratory equipment provides insufficient protection against airborne
pathogens? - answer✔✔Surgical masks
Situations or events that signal the need for exit are called: - answer✔✔exit indicators.
When properly worn, fire fighting gloves: - answer✔✔must completely cover the wristlet of the
protective coat.
Which situation would likely have an oxygen-deficient atmosphere in which respiratory
protection would be necessary? - answer✔✔Rescue in a sewer
In order to stay as safe as possible while wearing SCBA, it is important to: - answer✔✔keep
SCBA on and activated until you leave the IDLH area.
What should be done during routine inspections of PPE, such as after use at an incident? -
answer✔✔Look for damage like rips or tears
Which statement about replacing SCBA cylinders is MOST accurate? - answer✔✔Changing out
SCBA cylinders can be accomplished by either one or two people.
Which type of breathing air source would be found inside a high-rise building? -
answer✔✔Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment System
Which piece of wildland fire fighting PPE is a piece of flame-resistant fabric that attaches to the
helmet? - answer✔✔Face/neck shroud
What are mobile fill stations designed to do? - answer✔✔Refill air cylinders during emergency
incidents
Which piece of information must be included on the permanent compliance label inside each
piece of PPE? - answer✔✔Cleaning precautions
Which statement about inspecting PPE is accurate? - answer✔✔PPE must be inspected at the
start of every shift and after every use.
Which piece of PPE can provide a secondary layer of eye protection in addition to an SCBA
facepiece? - answer✔✔Helmet faceshield
What should you do if you determine that your PPE requires advanced repairs? -
answer✔✔Report the needed repairs to your supervisor
In order to avoid contaminating living quarters, _____ should NOT be worn during emergency
operations. - answer✔✔station footwear
Which type of cleaning can be done at an incident scene by brushing off loose debris and rinsing
the PPE? - answer✔✔Routine cleaning
Which SCBA equipment limitation would MOST directly impact a firefighter's ability to
navigate on scene? - answer✔✔Limited visibility
Which statement regarding the use of fire fighting helmets is accurate? - answer✔✔Ear flaps
must be folded down, even if wearing a protective hood.
How can a firefighter help ensure that they will not be affected by limitations caused by
equipment that is in poor condition? - answer✔✔Frequent inspections and maintenance
Which situation would likely be granted an exception to the rule that prohibits filling an
unshielded air cylinder while a firefighter is wearing the SCBA? - answer✔✔A rapid
intervention crew (RIC) is rescuing a trapped or incapacitated firefighter.
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