Chapter 5 IFSTA APP Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2024
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Which part of the protective coat is designed to enable rescuers to assist a downed firefighter? - Correct Answer-Drag Rescue Device
When wearing SCBA in an IDLH atmosphere, you must: - Correct Answer-check your air supply status frequently
According to NFPA and OSHA, an atmosphere that conta...
Chapter 5 IFSTA APP Exam with 100%
Correct Answers 2024
Which part of the protective coat is designed to enable rescuers to assist a downed
firefighter? - Correct Answer-Drag Rescue Device
When wearing SCBA in an IDLH atmosphere, you must: - Correct Answer-check your
air supply status frequently
According to NFPA and OSHA, an atmosphere that contains less than 19.5% oxygen
would be considered: - Correct Answer-oxygen deficient
Which SCBA component is integrated into the facepiece or mounted on the shoulder
and shows how much air is remaining in the cylinder? - Correct Answer-Heads up
display (HUD)
nfpa 1500 prohibits _______ that prevent a complete seal between the SCBA facepiece
and the wearer's face. - Correct Answer-beards
Firefighters should be aware that SCBA air cylinders: - Correct Answer-are heavy
enough to increase physical stress during emergency operations
When fighting a wildland fire, is is unsafe to wear: - Correct Answer-synthetic
underclothing
In order to ensure maximum visibility to motorists, the US Department of
Transportations requires personnel at roadway incidents to wear: - Correct Answer-
high-visibility vest
Which type of SCBA filing system is mounted on a trailer or apparatus chassis and is
designed to refill air cylinders at an emergency? - Correct Answer-Mobile fill system
After doffing SCBA, is is important for a firefighter to: - Correct Answer-relieve pressure
from the regulator
When donning an unmounted SCBA using the over-the-head method, where should the
SCBA unit be positioned? - Correct Answer-On the ground in front of the firefighter
Controlled breathing is an important exit technique because it: - Correct Answer-
decreases air consumption while exiting
Which SCBA limitation would result in excess air loss from the SCBA cylinder? - Correct
Answer-Poor apparatus condition
, What is an example of a nonemergency exit indicator? - Correct Answer-Assignment is
complete
Cascade system and compressor air purification systems are both types of: - Correct
Answer-stationary fill systems
After changing out an empty SCBA cylinder, the empty cylinder should be placed: -
Correct Answer-separate from the full cylinders that are ready for use
When refilling an SCBA cylinder, it is important to always: - Correct Answer-inspect the
cylinder before filling it
While wearing SCBA, firefighters should: - Correct Answer-check the cylinder pressure
before entering the IDLH atmosphere
When entering an IDLH atmosphere, it is important to: - Correct Answer-be aware of
alternate means of egress in case the entry route is blocked
Breathing air that has been heated to flame temperatures - Correct Answer-can
seriously damage the respiratory tract
In which situation would it be acceptable to wear safety instead of SCBA facepiece
glasses as eye protection? - Correct Answer-Freeing a trapped victim at a car accident
Which SCBA component reduces the high pressure of the cylinder and controls air flow
to the wearer? - Correct Answer-Regulator assembly
During post-suppression overhaul operations; SCBA: - Correct Answer-must be worn
because the respiratory hazards remain
When firefighters doff PPE after an incident, they should: - Correct Answer-inspect it for
thermal damage such as charring or melting
Donning SCBA from a seat mount should only be done if: - Correct Answer-it can be
done without removing the seatbelt
Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems (FBARS) are designed to : - Correct
Answer-provide an endless source of breathing air to the firefighters on any floor of the
structure
Which SCBA component allows two firefighters to share air from one cylinder without
removing their facepieces? - Correct Answer-Emergency Escape Breathing Support
System (EEBSS)
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