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1
Q

The pressure vessel or vessels that are an integral part of the SCBA and that
contain the breathing gas supply; can be configured as a single cylinder or
other pressure vessel or as multiple cylinders or pressure vessels. (NFPA 1981)

A

Air cylinder

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2
Q

The hose through which air flows, either within an SCBA or from an outside
source to a supplied air respirator.

A

Air line

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3
Q

A respirator that removes specific air contaminants by passing ambient air
through one or more air purification components. (NFPA 1984)

A

Air-purifying respirator

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4
Q

A respirator that supplies the respirator user with breathing air from a source
independent of the ambient atmosphere and includes self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and supplied air respirators (SAR). (NFPA 1981)

A

Atmosphere-supplying respirator

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5
Q

A cancer-causing substance that is identified in one of several published lists,
including, but not limited to, NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards,
Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference, and the ACGIH 2007 TLVs and BEls. (NFPA
1851)

A

Carcinogen

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6
Q

A method of piping air tanks together to allow air to be supplied to the SCBA fill
station using a progressive selection of tanks, each with a higher pressure level.
(NFPA 1901)

A

Cascade system

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7
Q

An SCBA designed to recycle the user’s exhaled air. This system removes carbon
dioxide and generates fresh oxygen.

A

Closed-circuit breathing apparatus

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8
Q

A device used for increasing the pressure and density of a gas. (NFPA 853)

A

Compressor

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9
Q

To take off an item of clothing or equipment.

A

Doff

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10
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To put on an item of clothing or equipment.

A

Don

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11
Q

A feature that automatically provides a backup method for air to be supplied to
the regulator of an SCBA if the primary passage malfunctions.

A

Dual-path pressure reducer

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12
Q

A device on an SCBA that allows users to share their available air supply in an
emergency situation. (NFPA 1981)

A

Emergency breathing safety systems

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13
Q

A warning device on an SCBA that alerts the user that the reserved air supply is
being utilized. (NFPA 1981)

A

End-of-service-time-indicator

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14
Q

Describes both full, that cover the nose, mouth, and eyes, and half, that cover
the nose and mouth. (NFPA 1404)

A

Face piece

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15
Q

A protective device commonly intended to shield the wearer’s face, or portions
thereof, in addition to the eyes from certain hazards, depending on the type.
(NFPA 1500)

A

Face shield

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16
Q

Protective head covering worn by fire fighters to protect the head from falling
objects, blunt trauma, and heat.

A

Fire helmet

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17
Q

A small, portable light carried by fire fighters to improve visibility at
emergency scenes; it is often powered by rechargeable batteries.

A

Hand light

18
Q

Visual display of information and system conditions status that is visible to the
wearer. (NFPA 1981)

A

Heads-up display

19
Q

A test performed by filling pressure-containing components completely with water or other incompressible fluid while expelling all contained air,
closing or capping all open ports of the pressure-containing components,
and then raising and maintaining the contained pressure to pressurize the pressure-containing
components to a prescribed value through an externally supplied pressure-
generating device. (NFPA 1901)

A

Hydrostatic testing

20
Q

Any condition that would pose an immediate or delayed threat to life, cause
irreversible adverse health effects, or interfere with an individual’s ability to
escape unaided from a hazardous environment. (NFPA 1670)

A

Immediately dangerous to life and health

21
Q

Electronic semiconductors that emit a single-color light when activated. They
are used for operational displays in SCBA.

A

Light-emitting diodes

22
Q

The U.S. federal agency responsible for research and development on
occupational safety and health issues.

A

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

23
Q

Inserts inside the face piece of an SCBA that fits over the user’s mouth and
nose.

A

Nose cups

24
Q

The U.S. federal agency that regulates worker safety and, in some cases,
responder safety. It is part of the U.S. Department of Labor.

A

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

25
Q

An SCBA in which the exhaled air is released into the atmosphere and is not
reused.

A

Open-circuit breathing apparatus

26
Q

A device that continually monitors for lack of movement of the wearer and
automatically activates an alarm signal, indicating the wearer is in need of
assistance; can also be manually activated to trigger the alarm signal. (NFPA
1982)

A

Personal alert safety system

27
Q

Consists of full protective clothing, plus a self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) and a personal alert safety system (PASS) device. (NFPA 1001)

A

Personal protective equipment

28
Q

The standard unit for measuring pressure.

A

Pounds per square inch

29
Q

An air-purifying respirator that uses a powered blower to force the ambient air
through one or more air-purifying components to the respiratory inlet covering.
(NFPA 1984)

A

Powered air-purifying respirator

30
Q

A device that measures and displays pressure readings. In an SCBA, they
indicate the quantity of breathing air that is available at any time.

A

Pressure gauge

31
Q

A part of a fire fighter’s personal protective equipment that is designed to be
worn over the head and under the helmet; it provides thermal protection for
the neck and ears.

A

Protective hood

32
Q

A system that allows emergency replenishment of breathing air to the SCBA of
disabled or entrapped fire or emergency services personnel. (NFPA 1407)

A

Rapid intervention crew/company universal air connection

33
Q

A device or devices designed to bypass a regulator.

A

Regulator purge/bypass valve

34
Q

The complete assembly, including the respiratory inlet covering air purification
components, electronics, batteries, harness, cables, and hose where
applicable; designed to protect the wearer from inhalation of atmospheres
containing harmful gases, vapors, or particulate matter. (NFPA 1994)

A

Respirator

35
Q

The backpack or frame for mounting the working parts of the SCBA and the
straps and fasteners used to attach the SCBA to the fire fighter.

A

SCBA harness

36
Q

The part of the SCBA that reduces the high pressure in the cylinder to a usable
lower pressure and controls the flow of air to the user.

A

SCBA regulator

37
Q

An atmosphere-supplying respirator that supplies a respirable air atmosphere to
the user from a breathing air source that is independent of the ambient
environment and designed to be carried by the user. (NFPA 1981)

A

Self-contained breathing apparatus

38
Q

A respirator with an independent air supply that is used by underwater divers.

A

Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

39
Q

The protective coat worn by a fire fighter for interior structural firefighting.

A

Structural firefighting protective coat

40
Q

The protective trousers worn by a fire fighter for interior structural firefighting.

A

Structural firefighting protective pants

41
Q

An atmosphere-supplying respirator for which the source of breathing air is not
designed to be carried by the user. Also known as an “airline respirator.” (NFPA
1989)

A

Supplied-air respirator

42
Q

Portable communication devices used by fire fighters.
Every firefighting team should carry at least one to communicate distress, progress, changes in fire conditions, and other pertinent information.

A

Two-way radios

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