Air Management 3.2.1.3

Question 1

In the event of an alarm activation, members are required to provide what?

Answer 1

Immediate notification to command

Question 2

Members consuming air after the activation of their low air alarm are consuming air that is referred to as what?

Answer 2

reserve air

Question 3

When should members exit the IDLH environment, relative to their low air alarm?

Answer 3

PRIOR to activation of low air alarm

Question 4

Which NFPA standard details air management directives?

Answer 4

NFPA 1404

Question 5

When shall members check their SCBA?

Answer 5

Arrival for duty

Question 6

What is the minimum acceptable air pressure for entry into an IDLH environment?

Answer 6

5000psi

Question 7

At what intervals should air consumption be monitored? (5)

Answer 7

regular (~5 min)
Change of work area
Passing landmarks
between assignments
situation dictates

Question 8

Air status/report shall be given to the CO when the first member reaches what pressure?

Answer 8

2500psi or blinking yellow HUD

Question 9

At what pressure and % does the low air alarm activate?

Answer 9

1800psi

33%

Question 10

What shall occur when a low air alarm activates in an IDLH?

Answer 10

radio to command with who, what, where

Question 11

Where should a crew member with a low air alarm be positioned relative to the crew?

Answer 11

middle, in touch contact

Question 12

What are the five automatic criteria for calling a mayday?

Answer 12

low air alarm + disoriented
SCBA failure
trapped/entangled/unable to free < 1 min
FF in distress
IC discretion