BA 007: Entry Control

Question 1

What should be done if the ECB fails at an incident?

Five answers

Answer 1

The ECO should request a second ECB
The second set should be working with BA talkies within five minutes of failing
Maintain close contact with BA wearers via radio
Note the time the ECB failed
Any safety concerns for wearers, consider withdrawing

Question 2

When would an incident become a Stage II?

Six answers

Answer 2

If there is more than one ECB
Emergency teams committed
Guidelines required
High ex foam is used
EDBA is required
Telemetry leaky feeders deployed

Question 3

What makes an incident Stage I?

Two answers

Answer 3

One ECB

Limited to one entrance, or two close together and visible from the Entry Control point

Question 4

What real time information does the ECB provide to the ECO?

Five answers

Answer 4

Time of warning
Cylinder pressure in BAR
Elapsed time (Time Rx) since loss of signal between ECB and BA set
Indication that a telemetry signal connection exists
Multiple alarms for voluntary withdrawal, DSU, ADSU, 10 minutes until time of warning

Question 5

What is the difference between Distress To Wearer and Wearer In Distress?

Answer 5

Distress to wearer is the malfunction of the BA set, and Wearer in distress is a problem with the wearer

Question 6

Where should the ECP be sited?

Four answers

Answer 6

In a safe position
As near to the scene of operations as possible
In safe air
In a position where it won’t need to be moved