SCBA Written Test

Question 1

Will the SCBA provide protection against all toxins and poisons?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Which SCBA does the LAFD currently use?

Answer 2

Honeywell Titan

Question 3

NFPA 1981

Answer 3

Standard on open circuit SCBA

Question 4

NFPA 1982

Answer 4

Standard on PASS

Question 5

NFPA 1404

Answer 5

Standard for fire service respiratory protection program

Question 6

Pull strength

Answer 6

1000lbs

Question 7

of gear straps and rating

Answer 7

4 gear straps with 100lbs rating

Question 8

Batteries for SCBA

Answer 8

4 'C' batteries
Duracell MN1400
Duracell PC1400
Energizer E93
Energizer EN93

Question 9

Low battery alert

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Maximum working pressure

Answer 10

4500PSI

Question 11

Air pressure gauge increments

Answer 11

1000lb increments from 0-6000

Question 12

Sizes of air cylinders

Answer 12

45 min - 65.6 cubic feet

60 min - 87 cubic feet

Question 13

When to change cylinder bottles

Answer 13

If below 4000lbs

Question 14

When hydrostatic tested?

Answer 14

New and every 5 years

Question 15

Life span of cylinder

Answer 15

15-30 years

Question 16

Description of luminescent band

Answer 16

LFD and 2 inch luminescent

Question 17

First stage regulator reducted PSI

Answer 17

Reducer lowers to 115 PSI.

Question 18

Relief valve activates when

Answer 18

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

Question 19

Warbling whistle activation

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Second stage regulator liter capability

Answer 20

350 liters per minute of breathing air

Question 21

Bypass valve liters

Answer 21

max of 130 liters per minute

Question 22

What happens when pressure is below 50%

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What happens when pressure is 33%

Answer 23

Last LED turns red and flashes.

Question 24

What happens below 10%

Answer 24

LED flashes noticably faster.

Question 25

How to manually trigger PASS full alert

Answer 25

Holding red alarm button 2-3 seconds

Question 26

How long until staged alarm triggers

Answer 26

Lack of movement for 20 seconds

Question 27

Alarm increments

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Length of EBBS

Answer 28

39 inches

Question 29

Who supplies buddy breather?

Answer 29

The SCBA with higher pressure

Question 30

Batteries for VAS

Answer 30

3 AAA batteries

Question 31

What to do if excessive resistance to breathing is encountered?

Answer 31

Notify partner and retreat immediately to safe area.

Question 32

What to do if you vomit?

Answer 32

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