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