True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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Self-contained breathing apparatus is one of the least important items of personal
protection equipment used by the firefighter.
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2.
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Smoke
can contain carbon, tar, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen cyanide. All
are inert gases and relatively harmless to humans.
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Although some states do not recognize OSHA as a regulatory agency, they must still
have regulations at least as stringent that may or may not apply to municipal
employees.
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Fiberglass (hoop-wrapped) cylinders have an aluminum inner shell that is wrapped with
fiberglass. Although this makes for a cylinder that is lighter than steel, it cannot hold as much air
due to its weaker construction.
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NIOSH
stands for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The agency is responsible for
enforcing regulations that assure the safety and health of employees in all states.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A
fire department’s respiratory protection policy should require the use of a SCBA in ____
atmospheres. a. | immediately
dangerous to life and health | b. | dangerous to life and health | c. | non-fire | d. | non-toxic | | |
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Which
of the following is incorrect concerning the Coat Method for donning SCBA? a. | Check the air
supply of the SCBA unit before donning the SCBA. | b. | The firefighter
should spread and fully extend the harness assembly straps before donning. | c. | The SCBA should
be positioned with the cylinder valve away from the firefighter when using the Coat Method to don the
SCBA. | d. | The firefighter should swing the SCBA unit around the left
shoulder and over the back with both hands grasping the shoulder strap. | | |
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Firefighters must ____ when the fire engine is moving. a. | remain seated
with seat belt fastened | c. | never attempt to
don the SCBA | b. | never attempt to stand | d. | All of the above are correct. | | | | |
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9.
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You
are fighting a fire inside a structure with your partner. Your partner’s low air supply alarm
begins to sound. What should happen next? a. | You should keep fighting the fire until the air supply runs out
completely. | b. | Your partner should exit the structure, replace the air
cylinder, and come back to assist you in fighting the fire. | c. | You should call
for another team to bring an air cylinder into the structure for your
partner. | d. | Both you and your partner should immediately exit the structure
safely. | | |
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10.
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Which
type of cylinder has no shelf life? a. | steel | c. | carbon fiber | b. | fiberglass | d. | hoop
wrapped | | | | |
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