Deck 31

Question 1

Add. 1 FAST-PAKAgree or DisagreeThe Fast Pak and riding position SCBA facepiece, regulator, and vibra alert/Pass Alarm are identical.

Answer 1

Disagree- the Fast Pak facepiece/regulator does not have a heads up display indicator, nor does it come equipped with a vibra alert function.

Question 2

When a distressed member in an IDLH, who is breathing thru his SCBA needs air, what method is most appropriate to provide air? (5, 6.4.4)

Answer 2

High Pressure coupling using the UAC, only by using the Schrader fitting (for use only by SOC via their air cart)

Question 3

When delivering air using the low pressure hose, you would know that this hose is ______ feet long. (6.1)

Answer 3

20 feet long.

Question 4

When using the low pressure line, it can be used in any one of 4 methods. Name them. (6.4.1-4)

Answer 4

1. Replace the member’s regulator2. Replace the member’s Hansen Fitting3. Replace the member’s facepiece4. Use the Schrader Connection

Question 5

Agree or DisagreeA Fast-Pak may be used to provide air to non-FDNY members. (7.1)

Answer 5

Agree- The Fast Pak assigned to the FAST unit shall not be used. Additional FAST PAK’s shall be deployed if needed. A Fast Pak may be used if a victim is trapped in an IDLH atmosphere and immediate removal is not possible, or during a Confined Space Operation.

Question 6

Who will provide a replacement Fast Pak if a company places their OOS? (9.12.2)

Answer 6

The administrative Battalion.

Question 7

What does the company officer do with the OOS Fast Pak? (9.12.3)

Answer 7

The Company Officer shall forward the OOS Fast Pak to MSU via the Division Messenger.

Question 8

You are the I.C. at an operation requiring the use of the Fast Truck’s Fast Pak. What must you do? (10.4)

Answer 8

Once a Fast Pak is put into operation, the I.C. shall ensure that a second Fast Pak is readily available at the scene to be used as required.

Question 9

Add. 2 Facepiece APR’s & Single Scott CBRN Cap 1 CanisterWho shall give the approval to use an APR?a. I.C.b. D.C.c. Command Chiefd. Staff Chiefe. Haz Mat 1

Answer 9

Incident Commander as per sec 1. Sec 4 goes on to say use of an APR should be “after consultation with the Haz Mat group Supervisor, and all the risks have been properly evaluated.”

Question 10

Where would the use of an APR be prohibited? (4)a. Asbestos incidentb. Bio incident where continuous atmospheric monitoring is necessaryc. Radiological incident where the isotope poses no chemical hazard or the chemical can be filtered by the canisterd. decon ops for a known contaminante. Confined Space Operations

Answer 10

E. Confined Space Ops

Question 11

The protection of an APR will be dependant upon which of the following factors? (3)a. quality of the facepiece fitb. operating time with APRc. level of activity (increased respiration)d. humidity- high relative humidity shortens the life of organic vapor canisters

Answer 11

All are correct

Question 12

Scott CBRN Cap 1 Canisters are inspected __________ and/or ____________. (5.2)

Answer 12

At least every 30 days and/or the 1st day of the month.

Question 13

You are working a day tour in Battalion 1 when you receive a call from a Captain asking if you have filter cartridges and adaptors in stock. You would be correct to tell him ______________. (5.7)

Answer 13

To forward a 23-BS-2 form to the Mask Service Unit.

Question 14

Where are the Scoot CBRN Cap 1 canisters & adaptors kept on the apparatus? (8.5)

Answer 14

In the infectious control compartment (CFR-D Manual Ch. 3)

Question 15

If a Scott CBRN Cap 1 Canister is properly stored, it would have a shelf life of _____ years. (8.6)a. 2b. 3c. 5d. 75. 10

Answer 15

D. 7 years

Question 16

The Scott CBRN has usage time based on the physical state of the contaminant. If it is a liquid exposure it will last _______. If it is exposed to vapors only, dispose of it in _______. 9.5)

Answer 16

Liquid exposure- dispose within 2 hoursVapors Only- dispose of within 8 hours

Question 17

Battalion vehicles shall carry ___________. Engines, trucks, rescues and squad shall carry ____________. (10.2.3)

Answer 17

Battalions carry 2 adaptors and 4 cartidgesEngines, Ladders, Rescues & Squads carry 6 adaptors and 12 canisters.

Question 18

Add. 4 Draeger BG-4 Rebreather (EDSCBA)The EDSCBA will provide _____ hours of operating time. (1.3)

Answer 18

Up to 4 hours of breathable air.

Question 19

For operations in under river tunnels, provided you don’t have to proceed more than 300 feet into the tunnel, what might be another alternative to an EDSCBA? (1.4)

Answer 19

SOC can deploy Supplied Air Respirators fed by hoselines from an Airsource Cart.

Question 20

Describe the operation of an EDSCBA. How does it work? (2.2)

Answer 20

Exhaled air is scrubbed thru a filter to remove Carbon Dioxide. A small amount of pure oxygen is added to replace the oxygen the wearer consumes. A block of dry ice cools the recycled air.

Question 21

Under what conditions would you not require the use of the dry ice block in an EDSCBA? (2.3)

Answer 21

When the ambient temperature is below 32 degrees. You need it if the temp is above 32 degrees. But what if the temp IS 32 degrees???

Question 22

Who may request the response of the Rebreather Unit? (4.1)

Answer 22

The Incident Commander or Rescue Operating Battalion

Question 23

a Rebreather Response assignment will consist of ………….. (4.2)

Answer 23

Nearest available RRVNearest available RescueNearest available Squad2 additional EDSCBA trained units (Rescue, Squad, HMTU Engine or SSL)Rescue Operating Battalion (or another trained BC if R.O.B. is unavailable)Safety Operating Battalion

Question 24

If an operation appears the entry will involve a deep penetration and require a large logistical support system, what should you maintain as your Outside Standby Team? (4.4)

Answer 24

2 additional EDSCBA trained companies should be maintained in reserve at the entry point equipped with EDSCBA’s.

Question 25

Operating Procedures For EDSCBA:Who makes up the Entry Team Leader? (5.1)

Answer 25

An EDSCBA trained Battalion Chief and the Battalion Firefighter, preferably the Rescue Operations Battalion.See sec. 5.1 for responsibilities of Entry Team Leader.

Question 26

Describe the duties of the Support Unit. (5.3.1)

Answer 26

Accompany the operational units to the vicinity of the operation, provide them with needed equipment, then withdraw to a location that provides an area free from the immediate hazards, provides adequate communication with the operational units and the Safety Management Team or Command Post. Note: The Support Unit may assist the Fast Unit during a Mayday, but 1 member must remain at their position in the communications relay.

Question 27

What equipment will a Support Unit transport to the location of the operation? (more than 1 correct) (5.3.3)a. Spare batteries for HT’s, TIC’s, and any battery operated tools in use.b. Lights and light sticksc. Cooler of ice containers for each EDSCBA in used. Post Radio from an on scene Battalione. Nolan Cart

Answer 27

Answer: A,B,C,DAcronym: BLIPBatteries, Lights/Light Sticks, Ice Containers, Post Radio

Question 28

The Safety Operating Battalion or Safety Coordinator if SOB isn’t available, plus one (non-entry) member from each EDSCBA unit operating, plus additional personnel as needed, would be labeled the ____________. (6.1)

Answer 28

The Safety Management Teamsee sec 6.1.2 for duties of the Safety Management Team

Question 29

What is the responsibility of the non-entry team member from each EDSCBA unit? (6.1.2)

Answer 29

He shall be responsible for the masks used by members of his unit.

Question 30

An EDSCBA has an operating time of 4 hours. However, operational plans shall not exceed __________ to allow for sufficient exit time. (6.1.4)

Answer 30

3 hours 30 minutes

Question 31

True or False:An entire Entry Team will enter and leave together when ordered by the Safety Management Team. The only exception will be if members leave the scene is pairs (buddy system). (6.1.4)

Answer 31

False.There are no exceptions. The entire team shall enter and leave together.

Question 32

The warning alarm on an EDSCBA will operate when _______ of operating time remains. (6.1.4)

Answer 32

60 minutes

Question 33

Describe the operations of the Fast Unit at an EDSCBA incident. (6.2.1)

Answer 33

Fast Unit will accompany the operational units to the scene to obtain a size up of conditions, then withdraw to a safe location identified by the Support Unit.

Question 34

Add. 5 Cleaning/Disinfecting the SCBA RegulatorDescribe the process of cleaning the SCBA regulator. (1.5)

Answer 34

Depress the manual shut off, close the purge knob, spray a minimum of 6 full pumps of 70% isopropyl alcohol into the regulator opening, Swirl around to cover all interior components. Turn regulator opening face down and shake excess liquid. Allow for 10 minutes of contact time before rinsing. Use drinking water in a spray bottle or slowly running water. Shaking and opening the purge is the only acceptable way to dry the regulator. . NOTE: do not get alcohol or water into the spray bar holes.

Question 35

Add. 7 Corrective Lenses for FacepieceBreakdown:Member will submit a prescription that is less than 1 year old (bi-focal is okay) and form MSU-1, via fax, to MSU and the Dept authorized vendor. If this new lens relaces an old one, forward the old one to MSU. Damged? Return it to MSULost/Stolen? Lost Property Report

Answer 35

see other side

Question 36

Add. 8 Pak TrackerThe maximum range of the personal transmitter to the Pak Tracker receiver is approximately ______ ft. (3.1)

Answer 36

950 feet, light of sight.

Question 37

Agree or DisagreeThe Pak Tracker receiver is not suitable for use in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. Always check for the presence of a flammable or explosive atmosphere before entering an unknown environment with the Pak Tracker. (4.1)

Answer 37

Agree.This is not intrinsically safe.

Question 38

How many SCBA’s can the Pak Tracker store? (5.3)

Answer 38

36Note: Once a Pak Tracker is locked on a particular SCBA it cannot track receive any other Pass Alarm signals.