6-10 Air Management

Question 1

When must personnel exit from an IDLH atmosphere?

Answer 1

before the consumption of reserve air supply begins

Question 2

What is the emergency reserve air supply?

Answer 2

the remaining 33% of air in SCBA

Question 3

WHat are personnel responsible to report to the IC in regards to air management?

Answer 3

the activation of the low-air warning alarm

Question 4

When are personnel expected to plan their exit strategy?

Answer 4

when Heads Up Display, control console, and/ or air cylinder gauge of any crew member indicates 1/2 (50%) air remaining.

Question 5

When are crews expected to be out of IDLH environment?

Answer 5

before low-air alarm (vibralert) activates at 1/3 (33%) of remaining air.

Question 6

When is remaining 33% of air supply to be used?

Answer 6

only in event that an emergency occurs while exiting such as becoming lost, trapped, or entangles while exiting.

Question 7

What can a memeber if unable to exit?

Answer 7

issue Mayday.