Which standard number is associated with PASS?

Which standard number is associated with PASS?

• A. NFPA 1982
• B. NFPA 1983
• C. NFPA 1981
• D. NFPA 1990

Answer: (A)

PASS stands for Personal Alert Safety System. It is a safety feature built into or used with a firefighter’s breathing apparatus to emit an audible, and often vibrating, alarm if the wearer stops moving, helping teammates locate and assist the down or incapacitated firefighter quickly. The standard that specifically defines PASS devices and their performance is the one dedicated to PASS. Therefore, the standard number associated with PASS is NFPA 1982. The other standards listed pertain to different firefighting equipment or PPE—such as the breathing apparatus itself, hose, or protective ensembles—so they do not define PASS.

PASS stands for Personal Alert Safety System. It is a safety feature built into or used with a firefighter’s breathing apparatus to emit an audible, and often vibrating, alarm if the wearer stops moving, helping teammates locate and assist the down or incapacitated firefighter quickly.

The standard that specifically defines PASS devices and their performance is the one dedicated to PASS. Therefore, the standard number associated with PASS is NFPA 1982. The other standards listed pertain to different firefighting equipment or PPE—such as the breathing apparatus itself, hose, or protective ensembles—so they do not define PASS.