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1
Q

When is the risk highest for getting lost and or entangled?

A

On the way out of a commercial fire

2
Q

If the low air alarm comes on how far can you crawl before you exhaust your air supply?

A

150 Feet

3
Q

You should exit a building prior to the low air alarm going off.
True or false?

A

True

4
Q

What percent of your air bottle is considered working air?

A

75%

5
Q

Who should evaluate crews air consumption rate and decide when to exit?

A

The company officer

6
Q

How does command assist companies with air management?

A

Controlling position and function of crews (accountability)
Elapse times( knowing how long they are in there)
Resources
Assigning egress rotating crews frequently

7
Q

What is an air emergency defined as?

A

Anytime a breathing apparatus being used cannot deliver air to the user as designed; whether by mechanical failure or if the individual has consumed the air supply beyond the designed work cycle l, or an individual becomes lost or trapped within the idle environment regardless of air supply.

8
Q

What is an immediate action item?

A

The activation of the low air warning

9
Q

If you are still in the IDLH at what percentage range of the air bottle should a mayday be called?

A

15-18% and unable to exit within 5 minutes

10
Q

In a non urgent mayday what questions should command ask?

A

Where in the building are you
Are you able to exit safely
Give PAR when you have exited