ADDENDUM 4/DRAEGER EXTENDED DURATION

Question 1

EDSCBA and REBREATHER MASK (same thing)

Answer 1

4 HOURS of breathable air
-asset to fire ops in confined space, tunnels , sub cellars, under river tubes
Note: for penetrations LESS THAN 300 FEET , SOC can supply air respirators fed by hoselines

Question 2

Following units trained in EDSCBA..

Answer 2

-rescue
-squad
-hmtu engines
-haz mat 1
SELCT SOC SUPPORT LADDERS **

Question 3

EDSCBA not used for routine fire ops..

Answer 3

two rebreathers in service 24 hours
-36 edscba’s

ice block used when temp is above 32 (not below)

Question 4

decision to employ EDSCBA rest with IC..

Answer 4

WARNING ALARM IS 60 MINUTES REMAINING

-operational plan shall not exceed 3 hours 30 minutes