Red Card Personal Protective Equipment 2

Question 1

What is the minimum Nomex fabric weight required for wildland firefighter shirts and pants?

Accepted Answer

4.5 oz/yd²

Answer

NFPA 1977 requires wildland PPE fabrics to be at least 4.5 oz/yd² of flame-resistant material such as Nomex.

Question 2

When should a wildland firefighter replace their hard hat?

Accepted Answer

After any significant impact or when shell is cracked/faded

Answer

Hard hats must be replaced after significant impact events or when physical damage such as cracking or severe UV fading is present.

Question 3

Which glove material is NOT acceptable for wildland firefighting hand protection?

Accepted Answer

100% cotton work gloves

Answer

Cotton gloves are not flame-resistant and will ignite and melt to skin; leather gloves meeting NFPA 1977 are required.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the chin strap on a wildland firefighter hard hat?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the hard hat from being blown or knocked off in dynamic conditions

Answer

Chin straps secure the hard hat during wind, aerial operations, or physical activity to ensure continuous head protection.

Question 5

A firefighter's Nomex shirt has a small hole burned through the sleeve. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Remove from service immediately and replace

Answer

Any burn-through hole compromises the garment's flame-resistance rating and it must be immediately taken out of service.

Red Card - Wildland Firefighter Red Card Certification Practice Test