14. Protective coats are required by
NFPA®
1971 to have three layers,
which provide limited protection.
a. Outer shell
b. Moisture barrier
c. Thermal barrier
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15. WARNING!
All layers of the protective coat must be
in place during any fire fighting
operation. Failure to wear the entire
coat and liner system during a fire may
expose you to severe heat resulting in
serious injury or death.
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16. NFPA®
1971 requires several
design features for protective
coats.
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Reflective trim Wristlets Collars
Drag Rescue Device
(DRD) Closure system
21. Wildland PPC allows more movement
but less protection than structural
PPC.
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(Cont.)
22. Wildland PPC allows more movement
but less protection than structural
PPC.
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23. Do not wear underclothing made
of synthetic materials.
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24. REVIEW QUESTION
Why are there differences in the
characteristics of structural fire
fighting protective clothing and
wildland personal protective clothing?
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37. WARNING!
• Do not wash contaminated protective clothing in
washing machines used for other garments or
items.
• Do not take contaminated protective clothing into
the living or sleeping quarters of the fire station or
your residence.
• PPE should not be stored where it can come in
contact with vehicle exhausts.
• PPE that is carried in personal vehicles should be
placed in closable garment bags intended for that
purpose.
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38. PPC must be repaired immediately
by qualified personnel.
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39. REVIEW QUESTION
What are some basic guidelines for
the care of personal protective
clothing?
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40. Explain the safety considerations for
personal protective equipment.
Learning Objective 4
6–40
51. Gases and vapor enter the body in
several ways and are very dangerous.
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Gase
s
Vapors
52. A variety of harmful gases and vapors
can be formed by combustion.
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Hydrogen
Cyanide
Hydrogen
Chloride
Sulfur Dioxide
Carbon
Monoxide
Hydrogen Sulfide
Nitrous gases
Ammonia
Phosgene
Formaldehyde
53. Nonfire incidents can also produce
dangerous gases and vapors.
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Keep distance Wear SCBA
73. Respiratory protection has both
wearer and equipment limitations.
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Offset by training, medical exams and proper fit testing.Offset by training, medical exams and proper fit testing. (Cont.)
74. Respiratory protection has both
wearer and equipment limitations.
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Controlled by inspection, care, maintenance, training.Controlled by inspection, care, maintenance, training.
75. NFPA®
Safety Alert
High temperature environments can
result in thermal degradation or melting
of SCBA facepiece lenses.
RESULTS:
•Elimination of protection meant for the
user’s respiratory system
•Exposure to products of combustion
and superheated air
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81. SCBA can be donned in several
ways.
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CourtesyofKennethBaum
(Cont.)
82. Caution!
Never connect the regulator and
breathe cylinder air when seated in the
apparatus. This activity will deplete your
air supply before you arrive at the
incident.
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83. SCBA can be donned in several
ways.
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CourtesyofRonBogardus
84. Be aware of two important differences
among SCBA facepieces.
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127. • Your PPE will protect you from hazards and
minimize the risk of injury or fatality if
properly worn, cleaned, and maintained.
• Respiratory equipment can protect you from
toxic gases and vapors, particulates, and
disease, but only if properly used, inspected,
cleaned, and maintained.
Summary
6–127
128. • Knowing how to select the type of respiratory
equipment that is appropriate, as well as
manage your air supply, are also important.
Summary
6–128
129. Demonstrate the method for donning
structural personal protective clothing
for use at an emergency.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-1.
Learning Objective 16
6–129
130. With structural personal protective
clothing in place, demonstrate the
over-the-head method of donning an
SCBA.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-2.
Learning Objective 17
6–130
131. With structural personal protective
clothing in place, demonstrate the coat
method of donning an SCBA.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-3.
Learning Objective 18
6–131
132. With structural personal protective
clothing in place, demonstrate the
method for donning an SCBA while
seated.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-4.
Learning Objective 19
6–132
133. Doff personal protective equipment,
including respiratory protection, and
prepare for reuse.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-5.
Learning Objective 20
6–133
134. Demonstrate the steps for inspecting
an SCBA.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-6
Learning Objective 21
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135. Demonstrate the steps for cleaning an
SCBA.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-7.
Learning Objective 22
6–135
136. Demonstrate the method for filling an
SCBA cylinder from a cascade
system, wearing appropriate PPE,
including eye and ear protection.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-8.
Learning Objective 23
6–136
137. Demonstrate the method for filling an
SCBA cylinder from a compressor/
purifier system, wearing appropriate
PPE, including eye and ear protection.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-9.
Learning Objective 24
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138. Demonstrate the one-person method
for replacing an SCBA cylinder.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-10.
Learning Objective 25
6–138
139. Demonstrate the two-person method
for replacing an SCBA cylinder.
This objective is measured in Skill
Sheet 6-I-11.
Learning Objective 26
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