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SCBAs Flashcards

1
Q

An Approved Scba regulator can be identified by what color background label

A

Orange

(an approved back frame assembly identified by CDC NIOSH label)

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2
Q

Does the scba protect against the absorption of toxic and hazardous substances, or radiation through parts NOT covered by face piece

A

NO

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3
Q

if a member runs out of air, that member should do what

A

Remove the regulator from the face piece

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4
Q

when can the scba be used underwater

A

never must be placed OOS

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5
Q

what is the service life of an air cylinder

A

15 years

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6
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how often is hydrostatic testing done

A

every 5 years

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7
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how is the hydrostatic testing date labeled

A

found on top of cylinder - 102 indicates tested january of 2002

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8
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how are decertified hydro labels identified

A

label glued to it with month and year of the retest

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9
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the vibra alert goes off when

A

approx 25% of full cylinder pressure remains in assembly

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10
Q

when shall all cylinders be inspected for full pressure (4500)

A

Weekly on mondays

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11
Q

designated training cylinders are undercooked with

A

blue tip and polymer protective sleeve not used for FF purposes

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12
Q

what is the UAC used for

A

emergency use only when the SCBA is incapacitated within the hazardous atmosphere

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13
Q

malfunction of the PRAs primary system will reduce operating pressure to

A

150 psi and cause vibra alert to go off

must notify officer and immidiatwly leave area

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14
Q

failure of both primary and secondary systems will do what

A

activate relief valve in the PRA which will discharge all pressure in excess of 185 psi into atmosphere. when this occurs valve should be partially closed to conserve air

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15
Q

What emergencies warrant the purge valve to be used

A

A - Failure of the regulator in the closed position (no air to Facepiece)

B- Control airflow by opening the purge fully and partially closing the cylinder valve

C- provide airflow if favepiece becomes damaged

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16
Q

how do the HUD and vibra alert work together

A

they work independently and may not activate at precisely the same time

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17
Q

when scba valve is on, the HUD will illuminate how many lights for how long

A

all 5 lights for 20 seconds

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18
Q

Hud lights full cylinder

A

Two green lights

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19
Q

hud lights 3/4 full

A

single green light

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20
Q

hud lights half full

A

single yellow flashing light once a second

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21
Q

hud lights quarter full

A

red light FAR LEFT flashing rapidly 10 times a second

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22
Q

battery changing

A

FAR Right low batter indicator will light for 20 seconds then flash slowly once a second

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23
Q

who gets issued small and extra large face pieces

A

DIVISION

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24
Q

What color are the buddy lights

A

Flash green in normal mode and red in alarm mode

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25
Q

how many seconds will the sensor mode in the scba signal a pre alarm condition

A

20 seconds for pre alarm
another 12 seconds for full alarm

32* seconds for full alarm

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26
Q

how many seconds of no motion until full alarm goes off

A

20 pre
12 more for full

32 ***

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27
Q

how to reset pre alarm

A

pressing and holding the reset button until 3 chirps are heard and red flashing light is replaced by green

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28
Q

how to clear full alarm

A

manually pressing the reset button TWICE

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29
Q

low battery condition notification

A

will behind to chirp every 2 seconds and the green light will go out.

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30
Q

replacing batteries

A

6* AA batteries

Never mix brands always replace all at the same time

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31
Q

What maintenance can be done for mask

A

none except for batter replacement
never mark or paint
requisition batteries RT2 to MSU

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32
Q

If voicemitter or nose cup is damaged what shall be done

A

The facepiece replaced OOS and forwarded to MSU

* officer on duty forward a letterhead report to Chief of Operations via chain of command*

include name of member discovering the FAcepiece and who last used or inspected the face piece

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33
Q

in the event a member cannot get a good deal with any facepiece what action shall be taken

A

A- Safety command and MDU notified telephone
B- a report forwarded by company commander to bureau of operations

(officer on duty calls, company commander sends report**)

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34
Q

what is important when doing quick release escape

A

Squeeze alligator clips and fully extend BOTH straps

left hand grabs left shoulder as high as possible

right arm through right shoulder and unbuckle waist belt

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35
Q

if a cutting tool is needed to be used to free it’s best kept where

A

right bunker coat pocket

36
Q

swim move maneuver which side first

A

right knee and right shoulder through studs first

(left shoulder first can punch low pressure hose**)

37
Q

if a leak is more than can be controlled with one hand what can be done

A

press the manuel shut off switch after each breath to conserve air

Use the purge valve on and off motion for each breath

38
Q

when experiencing a failure of the facepiece lens what shall be done

A

Member MUST NOT TOUCH or attempt to cover the opening

39
Q

when communicating with a facepiece on where shall you place the microphone

A

directly on the voicemitter

40
Q

what signal from one member to another will alert another member of an emergency situation

A

four distinct blows on the shoulder and a pull in a specific direction

41
Q

when a pass alarm is in full cycle for 10 seconds what shall be done

A

notify the IC

42
Q

how to clean a facepiece

A

immerse FP in solution for 5 minutes (never any longer)

43
Q

how often is a complete repair and flow test of each SCBA and fast park

A

annual inspection is done

44
Q

an scba report is completed by who annually and when

A

each unit commander by November 1st

45
Q

how long is the low pressure hose on the fast pak

A

6 feet long

46
Q

how long is the high pressure hose with the UAC coupling

A

5 feet

47
Q

can the low and high pressure systems on the Fast Pak be operated Simultaneously

A

yes

48
Q

does the Fast pak come equipped with a vibra alert or HUD

A

no but equipped with a remote gauge and low air whistle

49
Q

when a colander on a fast park shoes exposure to high heat or flame what shall be done

A

it shall be emptied and placed OOS

50
Q

when will the low air whistle activate on a fast pak

A

1/4 remaining

51
Q

when shall the UAC be used in the fast park

A

emergency use only when a member is low or without air in an IDLH

52
Q

what does the high pressure hose do to both cylinder

A

equalize air in both cylinders in approx 60 seconds

53
Q

if the UAC on the members scba is damaged what can be done

A

don not attempt high pressure connection use one of the low pressure methods

54
Q

if the dust cap on the members UAC is missing what shall be done

A

quickly examine and remove any visible debris

55
Q

when arriving at the location of the member in distress what shall the member in charge of monitoring air do?

A

turn on the cylinder of the fast pak

56
Q

what is the 4 methods to supply air to a down member

A

1- replace regulator (fastest method)
2-replace hansen fitting
3- replace facepiece
4- utilize high pressure method( slowest)

57
Q

what oxygen levels shall an air respirator not be used

A

less than 19.5% oxygen or above 24%

58
Q

what is the concentration for oxygen

A

between 19.5% and 23.5%

59
Q

what does high levels of humidity do to the service life or vapor canisters

A

shortens them

60
Q

what is the anticipated uses for air respirators

A

asbestos incidents
confirmed or suspected biological incidents

61
Q

when shall air respirators be inspected

A

every 30 days or on the first day of the month

62
Q

before donning air respirators what shall be done

A

perform negative pressure leak check

place palm over inlet and inhale
slowly

63
Q

how shall N95s be stored

A

remain in sealed pouches in infection control compartment on apparatus

64
Q

what is the shelf life of a cbrn canister

A

7 years when vacuum sealed

65
Q

how many adapters and cartridges will companies carry

A

engine ladder rescue and squads will have six adapters and 12 cartridges sealed

66
Q

what is the max range of the pak tracker

A

900 feet line of sight

67
Q

where is the pak tracker not suitable for

A

potentially flammable or explosive atmosphere

68
Q

who shall bring the pak trackers to the ICP

A

fast truck, rescue and squad

69
Q

can the pak tracker be updated when a spare mask is in service

A

no only EFaS

70
Q

when the pak tracker receives an alarm, the fast member shall notify the company officer if what

A

the members unit and assignment

the officer will notify the IC and they will attempt to contact the member

71
Q

when the pak tracker receives a signal in full alarm for how long will it emit an alarm

A

10 seconds

72
Q

the pak tracker can store go to how many scbas

A

36 but the display will only show 2

73
Q

when more than 2 alarms are activated what is shown

A

downward poring arrows are displayed on the screen

74
Q

how many scbas can the pak tracker lock onto at one time

A

only one

75
Q

the signal strength of the pak tracker varys depending on what things

A

Materials between
Orientation of the receiver
path the signal takes
distance

76
Q

how shall the pak tracker be healed

A

waist high out in front of the member with the top pointed towards the target

77
Q

how are the signals displayed on the pak tracker

A

when rises above 50% it will be red at the bottom yellow in the middle and green at top

78
Q

how long shall you pause the pak tracker for a reading

A

3-4 seconds

always love toward highest strength displayed

79
Q

what things witll the pak tracker pass through

A

GLOW

glass
light materials
openings
wood

80
Q

what things will reflect or block the pak tracker signal

A

metal
large metal
concrete
brick

81
Q

the member operating the pak tracker shall be where

A

infront of the search team to prevent interference

82
Q

what is the 3 step search and rescue process for the pak tracker

A

read
interpret
follow

83
Q

who carrie’s a spare pak tracker for replacement

A

division

84
Q

how long will the pak tracker operate approx

A

one hour in use

85
Q

how many characters can be displayed on pak tracker

A

only 8 word will get cut off if any more

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