D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection (01/11/2017)

Question 1

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

When should the report of inspection of the SCBA be completed?

Answer 1

As close to noon as possible

Question 2

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

Who is responsible for checking the SCBAs that are not assigned to an individual user?

Answer 2

Fire Specialists

Question 3

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

Who is responsible for checking the MazMat escape packs and air carts?

Answer 3

Fire Specialist

Question 4

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

All air packs that are not assigned to a unit or individual shall be inspected when?

Answer 4

Weekly and entered between Monday 0700 and Friday 1700

Question 5

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Who shall ensure the checking of Operations air packs in a timely manner?

Answer 5

Company Officer

Question 6

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Who shall ensure the checking of non-operations divisions air packs in a timely manner?

Answer 6

Staff Supervisor

Question 7

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Who maintains the inspection reports?

Answer 7

Air Shop personnel

Question 8

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

When inspecting the nose cup of the face piece, make sure it is:

Answer 8

Behind the chin pocket and properly seated

Question 9

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

When inspecting the air bottle, what must be checked to ensure it is current?

Answer 9

Hydrostatic test date

Question 10

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

What is considered a full air cylinder?

Answer 10

4000 psi or above

Question 11

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

The Heads Up Display will initialize with all 5 lights on for how long?

Answer 11

20 seconds

Question 12

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When will the PASS device be activated?

Answer 12

When the cylinder is opened

Question 13

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When you open the cylinder, you will hear ____ quick chirps and a ________ light located on the control console will flash how often?

Answer 13

• 3
• Green light
• Approximately once per second

Question 14

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Once the cylinder is turned on, and the chirps are heard, the PASS device distress alarm is now in what mode?

Answer 14

Automatic mode

Question 15

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What will happen due to the air flowing freely if the air saver/donning switch is not depressed prior to opening the bottle?

Answer 15

The Vibralert alarm will not actuate

Question 16

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

Which way do you turn the purge valve to actuate?

Answer 16

Counter-clockwise

Question 17

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How long do you hold the unit motionless to enter pre-alarm mode?

Answer 17

20 seconds

Question 18

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How many seconds past pre-alarm mode will cause the pack to go into full alarm mode?

Answer 18

12 seconds

Question 19

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What is the description of the full alarm tone?

Answer 19

Loud, continuous 3-tone chirp

Question 20

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How do you check the battery when it is off?

Answer 20

Press and hold the yellow reset button for 2 seconds

Question 21

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What color light indicates the batteries are good?

Answer 21

Green light

Question 22

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What color light indicates the batteries should be changed?

Answer 22

Red light

Question 23

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When the Vibralert is activated, the red light on the HUD will flash how fast?

Answer 23

10 times per second

Question 24

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If there is any air left in the cylinder after pushing the reset button twice, a ______ second beep sequence is heard:

Answer 24

15 second

Question 25

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What should be done as far as logging the inspection if the website is still down at 1130 before going off shift?

Answer 25

Log the inspection including the serial numbers and points of failure into the company journal

Question 26

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Who is responsible for logging on to the computer to enter inspections for non-assigned SCBAs?

Answer 26

The Fire Specialist

Question 27

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When will BCs be notified of unfinished inspections?

Answer 27

In the afternoon of the current shift

Question 28

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For air packs that are to be checked weekly, when will section heads receive a notification of missing inspections?

Answer 28

Before or on Friday morning

Question 29

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What shape is the low battery indicator on the heads up display?

Answer 29

Dot

Question 30

[D202.3 SCBA and PASS Inspection]

Only call an Air Tech after hours if:

Answer 30

Putting an SCBA out of service will reduce the number of SCBAs available below current staffing for the apparatus

Question 31

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What should be done immediately as a very important step in assisting in an investigation involving the SCBA?

Answer 31

Remove the batteries

Question 32

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When helping with investigating SCBA events, the air mask regulator and air bottle knobs should:

Answer 32

Not be closed until their positions are documented

Question 33

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When assisting in investigating a SCBA event, if photography is not available, how should the knob positions be documented?

Answer 33

• By counting the number of turns to close
• Note remaining air in bottle

Question 34

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The documentation of knob position should be witnessed by at least how many personnel?

Answer 34

At least 2 personnel