5-2: GFE Equipment Flashcards
What are the different types of equipment used by the GFEP?
BW Ultra Multi Gas Detector, Draeger Accuro Gas Detector Pump
What is the purpose of the BW Ultra?
Tests for O2, LEL, H2S, and CO
What are the four alarms set points of the BW Ultra?
19.5% < O2 < 23.5%
10% < LEL < 20%
What is the purpose of the BW Ultra PID?
How does the Accuro draw in and measure gas volume?
via an inserted detector tube
What are the components of the detector tube
Precleaning layer and indicating layer
Who determines which GFE PPE is required for GFE evolution?
The GFE
How do toxic materials enter the body?
Ingestion, Inhalation, Absorption
What are the two basic types of respirators?
Air Purifying and Air Supplying
What is the purpose of SAR/SCBA?
Provides air to personnel accessing spaces presumed to contain hazardous atmospheres
How does air-purifying respirators remove air contaminants?
By filtering or absorption
What are the requirements for entry into confined spaces?
Gas free certificate, breathing protection
Why is the crossover style full body harness used when entering a tank or void?
Emergency air when needing to escape
What is the initial purpose of the Firefighting Extraction System (FES)?
extract firefighters from emergency escape trunks
What determines what type of stretcher will be used?
time required to move individual, the victim’s injuries, the supply air to the victim from respiratory equipment being used
What does the BW Ultra pushbutton control?
Main menu
How do you open the Accuro detector tube?
scoring the ends
What items are required to calibrate the BW Ultra?
5 cal gas
What are the BW Ultra calibration procedures?
Every 180 days
How do you remove a BW Ultra sensor?
Remove battery pack covering sensors, take out old sensor, replace new sensor
What is GFE PPE?
Safety harness, SCBA
When should breathing air sources be tested?
Quarterly and 30 days before deployment
