*TB 139- Air Management Policy

Question 1

LAFD’s air management policy follows the recommendations set forth in what NFPA standard?

Answer 1

1404 Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training

Question 2

Air management:

Supervisors and members share responsibility for and shall consider time needed for safe exit when objective is reached or SCBA air reserve is at ___% whichever occurs first.

Answer 2

50

Question 3

Air management:

At a minimum, Company Commanders shall ensure all members participate in company based drills how often?

Answer 3

Quarterly

Question 4

Air management:

When using a SCBA in an IDLH, careful thought and consideration must be given to personal experience, physical conditioning and experience of your ______.

Answer 4

Crew

Question 5

True or false?

Activation of the low air alarm is an immediate action item for the individual and the crew to retreat to a safe area/non IDLH environment

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Air management:

All members shall participate in proficiency testing at the company level with regard to proper donning, use and familiarity with SCBA. When is this done?

Answer 6

Annually in January

Question 7

According to our Air Management policy:

When shall a member “on air” start to exit from an IDLH environment?

Answer 7

Before the low air alarm begins to sound