BA

Question 1

What are main areas of respiratory hazards
firefighters must be aware of?

Answer 1

◼ H High air temperature.
◼ O Oxygen deficiency.
◼ T Toxic atmospheres.
◼ S Smoke concentration

Question 2

BA set must not be placed on an appliance or in service if the pressure in the cylinder
is less than ………………….?

Answer 2

250 Bar

Question 3

BA Operator must not enter a fireground if pressure in the cylinder is less than ………….?

Answer 3

200 Bar

Question 4

BA set pressure of approximately ….?….. bar, (notwithstanding a dynamic risk assessment), should be allowed for exit and decontamination activities?

Answer 4

100 Bar

Question 5

If an individual BA Operator or team becomes entrapped, they are to?

Answer 5

◼ Manually activate the alarm on their control module then make their way as close to
the nearest point of entry as possible. The duration of a BA set can be significantly
increased by remaining calm and still.
◼ The team should sit down, remain together and not remove their BA sets.
◼ Use a hose line, if available, to safeguard the team.
◼ Notify BA entry and the OIC of the situation using their portable radio