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

What are the Fundamental expectations for Firefighters using BA?

Answer 5

• Don BA in fresh air
• Work in teams of at least 2
• Select designated fireground channel on portable radio
• Deposit tally tags at BA entry prior to entering building
• Ensure correct and relevant details on the BA tally tags.
• Collect Tally from BA entry upon exiting fire/incident
• Check low air and time out periodically

Question 6

What are Precautions to take working in dark, smoke filled environment?

Answer 6

• Work in pairs
  -Mark any unsafe areas,
  -mud map in your head
  -Plant and sweep, USe back of glove hot surfaces
  remain close to walls when using stairs
• shout ‘fire brigade continuously

Question 7

What checks to we do during Change of Shift checks?

Answer 7

• Check battery, pressure sealing 1 min, various alarms, low pressure warning
  whistle and beep.
• Check hoses and straps
• Min 250 bar

Visual checks
check carrier fame, demand valve, buddy breather, control module, battery and face mask

Question 8

What should you do if you are entrapped within a structure?

Answer 8

-Sound BS distress signal
-radio duress button
-move away from heat source
-move to an exit point
-follow hose line out
-close doors to stop spread
- Notify OIC Mayday call