MP 202.05C Air Management Flashcards
How far can a firefighter crawl until their air supply is exhausted?
approximately 150’
What is the max distance a crew will enter any building?
150 feet
When operating from a horizontal standpipe , where should the gated Y be placed?
at the door (not to be taken inside the structure)
What is the #1 Rule of Air Management ?
All members utilizing an SCBA in the hazard zone of an incident shall monitor the amount of air in their SCBA cylinder as well as their rate of air consumption in order to exit the hazard zone prior to the low air alarm activation of the SCBA
How much of the firefighters air supply is “working and exiting air”?
75%
What is the last 25% of air supply?
the emergency reserve to be used only in the event an emergency occurs while exiting such as becoming lost, trapped, or entangled upon exiting the hazard zone.
Who’s responsibility is it to continually assess and report air consumption?
the firefighters
How will command seek “air status” reports of companies?
through regular PCANA reports
What is a PCANA Report?
Position, Conditions, Actions, Needs, Air status
When should each member check their SCBA?
at the beginning of the shift
When should all members of the crew exit a building?
Prior to the low air alarm sounding on the SCBA
Define Air Emergency
any tie the breathing apparatus being used cannot deliver air to the user as designed; whether by mechanical failure or if the individual has consumed the air supply beyond the designed work cycle, or an individual becomes lost or trap pled within an IDHL environment regardless of air supply
What is an activation of low-air warning?
an immediate action item for the individual and the crew involved.
(notifying command and immediately exiting the IDLH atmosphere intact as a crew)
What % air supply should a Mayday be called if personnel are still inside an IDLH atmosphere and unable ti exit within 5 minutes?
15-18%
What is the 75%-25% rule?
Everyone exits the hazard zone prior to the last 25%
