Atmospheric Monitoring P98 Flashcards
When should atmospheric monitoring be conducted?
Active fire scenes, confined spaces, fire alarms, unknown medical alarms, post-incident investigations.
When worn, the best placement of the device to ensure accurate readings are captured will be_____
In the ON position, held or attached to the front side of the uniform, unobstructed and facing forward.
During active atmosphere monitoring, readings should be systematically taken from________ in order to effectively detect hazardous substances, considering variations in density relative to air
lower to higher areas
If an alarm is activated on a multi-gas detector, consideration shall be given to requesting_____
a suppression company and positive pressure ventilation (PPV) through the Alarm Office (AO) if not already on scene.
What precautions should be taken with detectors?
Do not submerge, expose to fire, extreme heat, or prolonged exhaust.
