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Structural PPE Safety and Training
Chapter 2: Purpose and Limitations
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The intended protection of structural fire fighting PPE is to protect the fire fighter from every situation they may face:
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Structural Fire Fighting PPE provides:
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Unlimited protection to the head, torso, arms, hands, legs and feet
Limited protection to the head, torso, arms, hands, legs and feet
Unlimited protection to the torso, legs and arms, and limited protection to the head, hands and feet
Limited protection to the torso, legs and arms, and no protection to the head, hands and feet
Structural fire fighting PPE provides limited protection against hazards arising from:
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Heat and flame
Liquid splash of the 5 common fire ground chemicals
Penetration of blood and body fluids
All of the above
What are the 5 common fire ground chemicals that PPE provides limited protection against?
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AFFF foam, citric acid, brake fluid, gasoline, 65% chlorine solution
AFFF foam, battery acid, hydraulic fluid, gasoline, 65% chlorine solution
Battery acid, brake fluid, gasoline, biological and radiological agents
Structural fire fighting PPE does not provide limited protection against any fire ground chemicals
Structural fire fighting PPE provides limited protection arising from:
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All fire related rescue operations, non-fire related rescue operations, emergency medical operations, and victim extrication
Structural fire fighting operations, entry fire fighting operations, wildland fire fighting and victim extrication
Structural fire fighting operations, non-fire related rescue operations, emergency medical operations and victim extrication
Structural fire fighting operations, entry fire fighter operations, emergency medical operations and victim extrication
Widely published degradation temperatures for fabrics, especially outer shell fabrics, indicate:
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The survivability temperature for a fire fighter wearing structural fire fighting PPE
Temperature where the product is completely destroyed, but the fire fighter survives
Temperature where the product remains intact, but exceeds the survivability temperature for a fire fighter
Temperature where the product is completely destroyed and can no longer perform in its intended manner
What should you do if you suspect your PPE has been exposed to the 5 common fire ground chemicals?
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Dispose of the PPE and replace it
Have it cleaned, decontaminated and inspected
Have it cleaned, decontaminated and inspected if the chemicals are visible on the PPE
PPE is tested to the 5 common fire ground chemicals; therefore nothing needs to be done if exposed
Which statement best describes protective properties of PPE?
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The limited protection will diminish as it is worn and ages
The limited protection of PPE remains constant throughout its wear life
PPE is intended to provide protection against any situation a fire fighter might face
PPE is tested to ensure that fire fighters can work in temperature up to 1500° F.
Do not use structural fire fighting PPE for:
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Activities requiring direct contact with blood and body fluids
Activities requiring direct contact with flames or molten metal
Activities requiring direct contact with battery acid and gasoline
Any of the above
Your PPE is designed to provide limited protection from exposure to body fluids; what other measures should you take to minimize exposure?
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Make sure your mouth, eyes, nose, and any cuts, scraps or skin abrasions are covered
Allow 3 feet between you and the victim, except during extrication, until the ambulance arrives
Call for the victim’s complete medical history before risking contact with body fluids
There is no need to take any other precautions since you are protected by your PPE