TB 139 - Air Management Policy

Question 1

What NFPA standard makes reference for air management, SCBA use in training and frequency and level of training?

Answer 1

NFPA 1404

Question 2

What is the NFPA standard for fire department self-contained breathing apparatus?

Answer 2

NFPA 1404

Question 3

What is an integral component of LAFD emergency operations while working in an IDLH environment?

Answer 3

Air management

Question 4

What is a practice, philosophy and a mind set to ensure all members are aware of their supply and collectively as a team?

Answer 4

Air management

Question 5

Activation of the low air alarm at what percentage of the SCBA air capacity is to be treated with same urgency as a mayday or firefighter emergency?

Answer 5

33%

Question 6

When the air pressure drops to 1/3 or what percentage, the last green LED turns red and begins to flash along with low pressure alarm and audible alarm?

Answer 6

33%

Question 7

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

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

All members shall exit using the what system and not leave a member alone in IDLH?

Answer 8

Buddy system

Question 9

The LAFD annual member retraining and certification shall be completed annually during what month at company level?

Answer 9

January

Question 10

The annual retraining and certification shall be documented where?

Answer 10

PRB, F2, and target solutions

Question 11

How often shall air management training be conducted?

Answer 11

Quarterly and annually