Chapter 8 (Respiratory Protective Equipment) Flashcards
1
Q
What is TOES?
A
Toxic
Oxygen Deficient
Explosive
Smoke
2
Q
Non self-contained breathing apparatus?
A
Apparatus that breathes air in front the environment
3
Q
What is a self contained breathing apparatus?
A
Breathable air self contained within the unit usually through a cylinder
4
Q
What is an open circuit apparatus?
A
Exhaled air is released into the atmosphere
5
Q
What is a closed circuit apparatus?
A
Exhaled air is filtered back into the circuit
6
Q
What is the PASS on SCBA?
A
Personal Alert Safety System - motionless it gets activated
