IFSTA 7 Exam Prep - Chapter 20: Fire Origin and Cause Determination

IFSTA Essentials 7, Chapter 5, Firefighter
Protective Clothing and Equipment


Airborne Pathogens - ANSWER Disease-causing microorganisms
(viruses, bacteria, or fungi) that are suspended in the air.




Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) - ANSWER Respirator that removes
contaminants by passing ambient air through a filter, cartridge or canister; may
have a full or partial facepiece.




Types of PPE - ANSWER Station and Work Uniforms
Structural Firefighting PPE
Wildland PPE
Roadway Operations PPE
Emergency Medical PPE
Special PPE (Chemical Protective Clothing)

, NFPA 1975 - ANSWER Standard on Station/Work Uniforms for Fire and
Emergency Services




NFPA 1971 - ANSWER Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural
Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting




NFPA 1500 - ANSWER Standard on Fire Department Occupational
Safety and Health Program




Three Layers of Protective Coat and Pants - ANSWER Outer Shell
Moisture Barrier
Thermal Barrier




The Personal Alert Safety System (PASS) will activate after a firefighter has been
motionless for how long? - ANSWER 30 seconds