FT 8/24 Flashcards
One quarter of an SCBA cylinder’s air is remaining when a \_\_\_\_\_\_ light at the far \_\_\_\_\_\_ of the Heads-Up Display flashes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_? Select one: a. Red, right, rapidly b. Red, left, rapidly c. Yellow, left, rapidly d. Yellow, right, slowly
B
(TB–SCBA 3.8.9)
The correct answer is: Red, left, rapidly
When batteries for the SCBA’s “Heads Up Display” require changing, the round low battery indicator at the far right of the display will light for \_\_\_\_\_ seconds and then begin to flash \_\_\_\_\_\_ at \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ per second? Select one: a. 20, rapidly, ten times b. 20, slowly, once c. 10, rapidly, ten times d. 10, slowly, once
B
TB—SCBA—3.8.9)
The correct answer is: 20, slowly, once
When the sensor module of the SCBA does not sense motion for \_\_\_\_\_ seconds, the Pak-Alert SE 7 will signal a pre-alarm condition. If there is still no motion of the SCBA for the next \_\_\_\_ seconds, the full alarm will sound? Select one: a. 20, 10 b. 30, 12 c. 30, 15 d. 20, 12
D
(TB SCBA—3.10.5)
The correct answer is: 20, 12
Regarding inspection of the SCBA, it would be incorrect to state?
Select one:
a. Defective SCBA’s shall be replaced with a Division spare and defects recorded on the SCBA Record Card.
b. SCBA’s must be inspected immediately after the 0900 and 1800 hour roll calls
c. SCBA’s must be inspected before the start of Multi-Unit Drill and after each use
d. The Company Officer supervising the inspection of SCBA’s shall make an entry in the Company Journal indicating SCBA number, names of inspecting members and inspection results
A
(TB SCBA—4.1.1—4.1.3) (Battalion Spare)
The correct answer is: Defective SCBA’s shall be replaced with a Division spare and defects recorded on the SCBA Record Card.
You are a company officer at the 0900 Roll Call where a member indicates he cannot get a proper seal with the SCBA facepiece. In this situation, which action would be incorrect?
Select one:
a. First, have the member reposition the facepiece and try again
b. Second, if the leak persists, have a member who can achieve a good seal with a standard facepiece check this SCBA.
c. If the member cannot achieve a good seal with any facepieces available, immediately notify the Safety Command and the Mask Service Unit and insure the member does not operate in areas requiring an SCBA until the problem is resolved
d. Be aware that small and extra-large facepieces are available through the Battalion and Mask Service Unit
D
(TB SCBA—4.2.3 E) (Division or MSU)
The correct answer is: Be aware that small and extra-large facepieces are available through the Battalion and Mask Service Unit
Which point concerning the use of SCBA at fires is correctly stated?
Select one:
a. A cutting tool to be used to free the SCBA from entanglement is best kept in the right pocket of the bunker coat
b. If a member’s SCBA becomes entangled in the rear, the quick release escape must be used to free oneself and the member should transmit an “Urgent” for assistance
c. When using the Handie-Talkie with SCBA, place the microphone near the voicemitter
d. The activation of the vibralert when turning the cylinder valve on indicates that the cylinder valve is fully open
A
(TB SCBA—5.1.7, 6.1) (transmit an Mayday, turning the cylinder valve on Does NOT indicate, ON the voicemitter)
The correct answer is: A cutting tool to be used to free the SCBA from entanglement is best kept in the right pocket of the bunker coat
While using the SCBA, if batteries begin to approach the end of their useful life, which of the following would be correct.
Select one:
a. The Pak-Alert SE 7 will not operate normally
b. The green light on the control module will stay on
c. The sensor module will begin to chirp every five seconds
d. The Pak-Alert SE 7 will continue to operate for a period of time greater than the longest duration cylinder available for the SCBA
D (TB SCBA—3.10.10 A, B) (2 seconds, module will go off, will continue to operate) The correct answer is: The Pak-Alert SE 7 will continue to operate for a period of time greater than the longest duration cylinder available for the SCBA
When one member forcibly strikes another member with \_\_\_\_\_ distinct blows on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and then pulls that member in a specific direction, the second member will recognize that the first member knows of an emergency and should promptly follow that direction? Select one: a. 4, shoulder b. 3, back c. 4, back d. 3, shoulder
A
(TB—SCBA—7.4.1)
The correct answer is: 4, shoulder
When a PASS Alarm is activated in full cycle for \_\_\_\_ seconds, the member hearing the alarm should immediately notify the IC? Select one: a. 10 b. 20 c. 15 d. 5
A
(TB SCBA—7.5)
The correct answer is: 10
The only way to monitor the air pressure in the Fast Pak is via the? Select one: a. Heads Up Display indicator b. Vibralert c. Cylinder gauge d. Remote Gauge
C
(TB—SCBA—Add 1–4.1)
The correct answer is: Cylinder gauge
Regarding High Pressure air supply with the Fast Pak, it would be incorrect to state that the UAC airline assembly from the Fast Pak should not be used if?
Select one:
a. The UAC is damaged
b. The UAC is impacted or blocked with debris
c. The UAC dust cap is missing
d. A leak is detected at any time during the filling process
C
(TB SCBA—Add 1—5.4.6) (If dust cap is missing—check the UAC to see if blocked, damaged or impacted)
The correct answer is: The UAC dust cap is missing
Which low pressure air supply method is reserved for units from SOC only?
Select one:
a. Use of the Schrader fitting
b. Replacing the member’s regulator with the Fast Pak regulator
c. Replacing a member’s low pressure Hansen Fitting with the low pressure Hansen Fitting of the Fast Pak
d. Replacing a member’s facepiece with the Fast Pak facepiece with an attached regulator
A
(TB SCBA—Add 1—5.4.6)
The correct answer is: Use of the Schrader fitting
Which point regarding maintenance of the Fast Pak is correctly stated?
Select one:
a. If a company Fast Pak is out of service, request the Division spare
b. The Fast Pak must be inspected daily
c. A Mask Record Card shall be maintained for each Fast Pak
d. Companies shall forward an OOS Fast Pak to Tech Services via the Division Messenger
C
(TB SCBA—Add 1—9.10-9.12) (Fast Pak —each tour, request Battalion Spare, OOS Fast Pak -MSU)
The correct answer is: A Mask Record Card shall be maintained for each Fast Pak
The purpose of CPC units is to assist in performing search, rescue, and removal of victims, both civilians and emergency responders. Which choice below is incorrect regarding CPC unit operations?
Select one:
a. CPC unit entries require at least five CPC trained members: entry (2), backup (2), and decon (1), under the proper supervision. All team members must come from the same CPC unit.
b. The dispatcher will assign an adequate number of CPC units to ensure that one CPC trained officer and five CPC trained firefighters are responding.
c. There should a decon station established and back up team in position prior to entry.
d. The first arriving CPC unit officer will recommend to the IC the entry point into the hot zone, and then establish the CPC unit assembly area adjacent to the entry point.
Feedback
A
(HM 5–4.1, 4.2, 5.1) It is not necessary that all team members be from the same CPC unit.
The correct answer is: CPC unit entries require at least five CPC trained members: entry (2), backup (2), and decon (1), under the proper supervision. All team members must come from the same CPC unit.
The CPC unit officer shall not don a chemical protective suit unless the situation indicates that a suit is required in order to properly supervise the unit’s operation. Which is an incorrect reason for the officer to don a CPC suit?
Select one:
a. The CPC entry team will need to be decontaminated.
b. A complex Entry Team operation is required.
c. The Entry Team would not be in line of sight,
d. The operation will require a number of entry teams.
A
(HM5 5.1)
The correct answer is: The CPC entry team will need to be decontaminated.
At a CPC incident the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ will determine the order of decontamination of the CPC entry team members? Select one: a. CPC Officer b. Decon member(s) c. Entry team members d. IC
C
(HM 5 6.2.1) Entry team determine their order of decontamination
The correct answer is: Entry team members
Rapid physical removal of the material from the victims is the single most important action associated with effective decontamination. Which choice is incorrect when it comes to emergency mass decon?
Select one:
a. The concept of the Mass Decontamination Procedure is to establish a “Gross Decontamination Corridor
b. All exposed people must be immediately removed from the area of the release to an area of safe refuge which is in the cold zone.
c. Removing a victim’s clothing removes up to ninety percent of the contamination.
d. For firefighters wearing bunker gear, SCBA, gloves, and a hood, the percentage of contamination eliminated by removing outer clothing is even higher than ninety percent.
B
(HM 7 2.3) Warm zone
The correct answer is: All exposed people must be immediately removed from the area of the release to an area of safe refuge which is in the cold zone.
One option for setting up a mass decon operation is to stretch a 2 1/2" handline equipped with an aquastream fog nozzle, in the fog position, and the victims then directed through the fog spray. For this operation, the recommended operating pressure range is between\_\_\_\_\_\_\_? Select one: a. 50-80 PSI b. 60-100 PSI c. 40-70 PSI d. 55-90 PSI
A
(HM 7 2.4.3)
The correct answer is: 50-80 PSI
At a mass decon incident, consideration can be given to the use of two handlines operating opposite each other, approximately \_\_\_\_\_\_ apart. Select one: a. 25'-30' b. 30’-40’ c. 25’-50’ d. 30’-45’
A
(HM7 2.4.3)
The correct answer is: 25’-30’
A second option for setting up a mass decon involves the use of two pumpers and greatly increases our decontamination capabilities. Which choice below is incorrect?
Select one:
a. Position the two pumpers parallel to each other approximately 25 feet apart with the control panels facing the outside.
b. Place a turbomaster fog nozzle on each pumper on a selected inside discharge gate.
c. The pumper’s recommended operating pressure is 50 to 80 psi
d. Operate the nozzles in the fog position.
B
HM 7, 2.4.4) Aquastream Fog Nozzle (turbomaster Fog Nozzle only used on tower ladders)
The correct answer is: Place a turbomaster fog nozzle on each pumper on a selected inside discharge gate.