Emergency Procedures

Question 0

The apparatus air outlet can fill ___ lengths of hose in approximately ___ seconds and each length of 2 1/2” hose filled with air can keep approximately ___ people afloat.

Answer 0

2 lengths of hose, approximately 20 seconds, 10 people per length of 2 1/2” hose. EP Water rescue 1 add 1 sec 3.3 & 4.2

Question 1

If the surfboard is used it must be tethered.

Answer 1

Emergency Procedures Water Rescue 3 sec 4.2

Question 2

When does the Altair Digital Gas Meter alarm?

Answer 2

1. When the atmosphere reaches 10% of the LEL
2. Oxygen enriched atmosphere (23.5%)
3. Oxygen deficient atmosphere (19.5%)
   EP Natural gas add 2 sec 2.5

Question 3

How long does it take for the Altair Natural Gas Meter to run through a self-check?

Answer 3

40 seconds EP Natural Gas add 2 sec 2.2

Question 4

While monitoring the air the Altair Natural Gas Meter will emit a vibrating pulse and a flashing LED green light every ___ seconds.

Answer 4

30 seconds EP Natural Gas add 2 sec 2.3

Question 5

A series of crosses under the COMB/EX icon on the Altair meter indicates the atmosphere is above ___% LEL.

Answer 5

100% This is an extremely dangerous atmosphere as it is indicative of a potentially explosive environment that members should not operate in except for life saving purposes. EP Natural Gas add 2 sec 4.1

Question 6

The indoor action level for natural gas emergency operations is ___%
The outdoor action level for natural gas emergency operations is ___%

Answer 6

Indoor 10% LEL
Outdoor 20% LEL

EP Natural Gas add 2 sec 4.1

Question 7

A series of three crosses along the screen under the O2 icon indicates the atmosphere is above ___% oxygen.

Answer 7

25% oxygen EP natural gas add 2 sec 5.3

Question 8

What is the normal oxygen level reading on the Altair?

Answer 8

20.8% EP natural gas add 2 sec 5.3