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SCBA Written Test Flashcards

1
Q

Will the SCBA provide protection against all toxins and poisons?

A

No protection against gases, mists or vapors which are skin absorptive.

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2
Q

Which SCBA does the LAFD currently use?

A

Honeywell Titan

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3
Q

NFPA 1981

A

Standard on open circuit SCBA

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4
Q

NFPA 1982

A

Standard on PASS

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5
Q

NFPA 1404

A

Standard for fire service respiratory protection program

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6
Q

Pull strength

A

1000lbs

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7
Q

of gear straps and rating

A

4 gear straps with 100lbs rating

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8
Q

Batteries for SCBA

A 
4 'C' batteries
Duracell MN1400
Duracell PC1400
Energizer E93
Energizer EN93
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9
Q

Low battery alert

A

amber led on back PASS flashes every 10 seconds along with audible beep

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10
Q

Maximum working pressure

A

4500PSI

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11
Q

Air pressure gauge increments

A

1000lb increments from 0-6000

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12
Q

Sizes of air cylinders

A

45 min - 65.6 cubic feet

60 min - 87 cubic feet

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13
Q

When to change cylinder bottles

A

If below 4000lbs

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14
Q

When hydrostatic tested?

A

New and every 5 years

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15
Q

Life span of cylinder

A

15-30 years

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16
Q

Description of luminescent band

A

LFD and 2 inch luminescent

17
Q

First stage regulator reducted PSI

A

Reducer lowers to 115 PSI.

18
Q

Relief valve activates when

A

to protect the system when the intermediate pressure exceeds 200-225 psi

19
Q

Warbling whistle activation

A

1485-1665 psi and continues until air drops below 200 psi

20
Q

Second stage regulator liter capability

A

350 liters per minute of breathing air

21
Q

Bypass valve liters

A

max of 130 liters per minute

22
Q

What happens when pressure is below 50%

A

the LED flashes and continues for 20 seconds then returns to continuous lit

23
Q

What happens when pressure is 33%

A

Last LED turns red and flashes.

24
Q

What happens below 10%

A

LED flashes noticably faster.

25
Q

How to manually trigger PASS full alert

A

Holding red alarm button 2-3 seconds

26
Q

How long until staged alarm triggers

A

Lack of movement for 20 seconds

27
Q

Alarm increments

A

Alarm increases in volume every 4 seconds until full alert at 30-35 seconds.

28
Q

Length of EBBS

A

39 inches

29
Q

Who supplies buddy breather?

A

The SCBA with higher pressure

30
Q

Batteries for VAS

A

3 AAA batteries

31
Q

What to do if excessive resistance to breathing is encountered?

A

Notify partner and retreat immediately to safe area.

32
Q

What to do if you vomit?

A

pull the face piece to one side, vomit, and immediately replace.

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