Question 1: Even though some fire helmets may not be visibly damaged, they can and will "wear out", therefore, frequent inspection with trained, educated eyes is needed to determine if a helmet can safely remain in service.
Question 2: Must a helmet be clean in order to properly inspect it?
Question 3: Does NFPA 1851, provide guidelines for selection and purchase of fire fighting helmets?
Question 4: What time frame for retirement does NFPA 1851, put on fire fighting helmets?
Question 5: How often must advanced cleaning of fire helmets occur?
Question 6: How often must advanced inspection of fire helmets occur?
Question 7: Per NFPA 1851, , when selecting and purchasing fire helmets, it is important to consider types of duties performed.
Question 8: Any household cleaners can be used to clean fire helmets.
Question 9: Bubbling, soft spots, warping, and discoloration to the helmet shell are indications of what?
Question 10: If a helmet shell has a chip in it, it is still okay to use if it's not half an inch deep.
Question 11: Any helmet exposed to direct flame must be removed from service.
Question 12: It is okay to just replace damaged components of the helmet (such as faceshields or chin straps) if all other components have successfully passed inspection.
Question 13: Per NFPA 1851, who can perform an advanced fire helmet inspection?
Question 14: Inspection forms for helmets must be kept on file by the fire department.
Question 15: Helmets can be cleaned and/or dried using equipment that tumbles or agitates the helmet.
Question 16: Charring, burn holes, and melting of any helmet ensemble component reflects what type of damage?
Question 17: Cleaning instructions for Bullard fire helmets are located inside the instruction manual.
Question 18: During advanced cleaning of fire helmets and helmet elements, the helmet can be cleaned without having to remove each individual part.
Question 19: Appropriate evaluation must be done during basic helmet inspection for loss of seam integrity and broken or missing stitches on any fabric component of the helmet ensemble.
Question 20: Any fire fighting organization shall not add accessories or permit accessories to be added to the helmet or helmet ensemble without requesting written approval from the helmet manufacturer and following the manufacturer's approval procedure.