Breathing Apparatus

Question 1

Respiratory Hazards at a fire

Answer 1

High temp, Oxygen deficency, Toxic Atmosphere, Smoke inhalation

Question 2

Working time in BA

Answer 2

2040L/60LPM= 34 min
- 10 min for decon
= 24 mins working time.

Question 3

Change of shift check

Answer 3

1. Visual inspection, Battery level, Control module self-check, Pressure seal test, Motion alarm and manual distress alarm, Depressurize and check mechanical whistle and low-pressure alarms, Voice projection speaker.

Question 4

Difference between stage 1 and Stage 2 BA

Answer 4

Stage 1 6 tally tags

Stage 2 12 tally tags
Stage two is implemeted when a higher level of control is needed.

Question 5

What to do if set is faulty

Answer 5

1. Write down error code
2. disconnect battery and retest set.
3. Write down error code.
4. Notify oic and fill out form
5. send to BA station 38

Question 6

Name the 8 Components of the BA set

Answer 6

Cylinder, Face mask, Demand Valve, Pressure Reducing vale, Carrier Frame and harness, Mechanical Whistle, Buddy Breather, Control module

Question 7

Define Primary Search

Answer 7

Rapid but throughour search of all compartments that are safe to enter, its purpose is to find and remove all occupants. Emphasis on speed but not at the expense of throughorness

Question 8

Define Secondary search

Answer 8

Once the situation is under control, a secondary search is a throughough search to account for all occupants and determine casualties.

Question 9

List the priorities in search and rescue

Answer 9

1.Rescue the most threatened
2. Rescue the largest group
3. Rescue remaining occupants in the building
4. Rescue anyone in exposed areas