BA Flashcards
What is the maximum weight capacity of the rescue handle?
240kg
What analogue channel is used for general incident and initial command in accordance with the radio channel plan?
9
STOPCAB
• Self-contained
• Two-stage
• Open-circuit
• Positive pressure
• Compressed
• Air
• Breathing apparatus
Full weight of the MSA set?
13kg
At what bar does the electronic low pressure warning alarm activate?
84
What is the average consumption rate of air?
50 LPM
What is the minimum rank of the officer in charge of a BA sector?
Station Commander
What is the average amount of minutes (working duration) from moment of first breath to time of low pressure warning actuation?
26
At what bar does the pneumatic warning whistle activate?
67 (+/-5)
How much LPM of air is dumped via the pressure release valve when activated?
400lpm
What bar pressure activates through the pressure release valve as a safety function for the wearer?
11 bar
One firefighter wearing BA firefighting may be sufficient. This procedure can only be applied in which circumstances?
In open air and line of sight
What is the bar pressure check point which is noted by 1 audible beep?
190
What is the reduced pressure at the first stage producer?
6 or 9 bar
What is the DB in terms of volume when the ASDU/DSU is activated?
108+
How many seconds does it take before the pre-warning audible noise activates from the control module when movement is not detected?
30 seconds
What bar is the pressure warning noted by 2 audible beeps?
140
Which particular type of staircase may collapse without warning?
Stone
How many minutes must a BA set be worn for during a 28 day test?
15
When is a BA set tested in a controlled environment?
28 days
A fully charged cylinder is what bar?
300
Which radio would be suitable for use if ethanol had been detected?
9361 11C
BA teams must return to the ECP before the low pressure warning device begins to sound. If not achieved, what to do?
Inform ECO immediately
BA wearers must ensure they have at least how many bar pressure when reporting to the ECO?
240
What is the full extended length of the personal line?
6m
What is the maximum time a BA wearer can be committed in the risk zone and under air?
15 minutes
What is the minimum bar to carry out an A or B test?
270
The first stage reducer reduces pressure in the medium pressure hose to what?
6-9bar
What is the operational lifespan of an MEA Cylinder?
15 years
How much does an empty cylinder weigh?
5kg
What is the E in the acronym EPIC?
Equipment failure
What is the water capacity (L) of the cylinder?
6.8l
How much does a fully charged cylinder weigh?
7.5kg
What is the capacity of air in a fully charged cylinder?
1836
What is the minimum re entry bar for a BA wearer?
210
What is the highest level (most severe) of Heat stress?
Heat stroke
What comes in the front pocket of the ECB?
Chinagraph
Which analogue channel is used for breathing apparatus in accordance with the radio channel plan?
Channel 11
A (B) test would be recorded in which of the following circumstances?
• 28 day test
• on receipt
• after use
What does ECO stand for?
Entry Control Operative
What is the lowest level of heat stress?
Heat exhaustion
What ways can heat be transferred away from the body (without PPE)?
• radiation
• conduction
• vaporisation/evaporation
• convection
Following an ambient wear, how much water at a minimum should be consumed?
500ml
What is the P in the acronym PACE?
Primary
What is the P in the acronym EPIC?
Propagation
What is the maximum range of the Tait 9361 11A radio?
1000m
Which appliances carry the 9361 11C?
• FRU
• Rapid Response Team
What is the minimum rank of a search Co-ordinator?
Sub officer
The cylinder has black and white shoulders and a grey body, what do the black shoulders indicate?
Aids combustion
Which of the following would be considered close personal contact for a BA team?
• Attachment by short BA personal line
• Actual physical contact between each BA team member
• Within physical touching distance
Following hot and humid BA wear how long at minimum should you rest for?
60 minutes
Following an ambient wear how long should a rest be minimum?
30 minutes
True or false? The batteries for the 9361 11A and the 9361 11C are interchangeable.
False
What is the maximum number of telemetry repeaters that can be deployed?
4
What is the minimum rank of an entry control point supervisor?
Leading Firefighter
Which appliances carry the 9361 11C?
• FRU
• Rapid Response Team
True or false?
The ECO is responsible for the briefing and debriefing of BA teams.
False
A tests should be conducted:
• when taking over a BA set
• following a cylinder change
• when nominated to test any ‘spare’ BA sets
• following respirator use with G1 face mask
B tests should be conducted:
• on receipt at station
• after any use (including 28-day test)
The difference between a directional search and a compartment search?
The main difference is that the BA team will immediately progress through the first door they locate in the compartment in the given left or right hand direction even before fully searching that compartment
E
P
I
C
( factors that affect communication systems)
Equipment failure
Propagation (signal strength)
Interference
Congestion
SHOPAC
(Good flow of communication)
Situation
Hazard
Objectives
Plan
Any Questions
Communication
P
A
C
E
(Communication/radio plan)
Primary
Alternative
Contingency
Emergency
LFB provides what types of BA
Standard duration breathing apparatus
Extendended duration breathing apparatus
Respirators
Powered respirators protective suits
3 types of heat stress
Heat exhaustion
Heat syncope
Heat stroke
Heat exhaustion can be split into 2 groups
Water deficiency
Salt deficiency
Working duration is defined as
Time between starting to breathe through the face mask and the operation of low pressure warning device
Incident commander delegates BA, but who can suggest it
Everyone
Internal temperature will be affected by
Age, gender, size, fitness, medication, substance use
PPE starts to fail at what temperature
160°c
What is the bandwidth of a HUB
3 boards or 18 BA users
What is in the pouch of a BA board?
Chinagraph
A and B tallies
Sercoat
What are the requirements of BA re-entry?
Min 210 pressure
15min max duration
Specific task
How many memoirs are there?
13, no.7 is missing
4 classifications on the further information board (FIB)
Incident information
Casualty information
High-rise information
Incident plan
List the 3 types of radios used in the LFB
9355 ( senior officer )
9361 11A/11C ( primary radio used)
Battery life of 9361 11
11 hours
What does RSSI stand for
Received strength signal indicator
What is the risk of metal staircases?
Conducts heat and electricity
Risk of timber staircases?
Flammable and burn through
Successful receipt of transmission requires
Rhythm
Speed
Volume
Pitch
Cylinder colour’s and their meanings
Black - Aids combustion
White - medical grade breathable air
Grey - compressed air
What five emergency procedures are available to BA teams that are committed to an incident:
1) Sound control module distress signal unit (DSU).
2) To go into entrapped procedure.
3) To mutually exchange air with another BA wearer.
4) Call for assistance by radio.
5) Partial set removal in extreme circumstances.
When should a BA team member operate their DSU?
1) If they become lost or disorientated.
2) If they become confused or distressed.
3) Of they become trapped or injured and in difficulty.
4) If they have problems with their BA set.
