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OG 4.5 Respiratory Protection Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

The SCBA is tested using a specified breathing machine with the breathing rate of what?

A

40 L per minute

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2
Q

A breathing rate of 40 L per minute represents what work rate for the average firefighter?

A

Moderate work rate based on minor’s work performance

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3
Q

A cylinder identified as 45 minutes Will normally last on average how many minutes?

A

Twenty two minutes

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4
Q

A cylinder identified as a 60 minute bottle Will normally last on average how many minutes?

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30 minutes

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5
Q

EOSTI or low air alarm should activate at what percentage of the rated cylinder pressure?

A

25%

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6
Q

National average after activation of the low air alarm is how many minutes of air?

A

2 1/2 to 3 minutes of air

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7
Q

The SCBA should not be used beyond __ hours after initial exposure to chemical warfare agents?

A

Six hours

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8
Q

SCBA’s shall be worn how many minutes after extinguishment of fire?

A

45 minutes

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9
Q

SCBA shall be worn anytime carbon monoxide levels are above what?

A

35 ppm

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10
Q

SCBA’s will always be worn when oxygen levels are in what range?

A

19 1/2 percent or less

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11
Q

The cylinder is a composite cylinder, which consists of a _____ ______ liner fully wound with high-strength _____ _____ impregnated with ______ ______.

A

Seamless aluminum
Carbon fibers
Epoxy resin

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12
Q

Department of Transportation regulations require that carbon composite cylinders be hydrostatically tested how often?

A

Every five years

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13
Q

SCBA cylinders must be retired from service after the _____ year.

A

15th year

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14
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The circle numbers on the neck of the bottle indicate?

A

Month to be tested

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15
Q

The month and year are color-coded in what three colors on the bottle?

A

Red, green or black

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16
Q

Stealth H45 Bottle:
__ cubic ft.
____ liters
_____ weight empty

A

66 cubic ft.
1800 liters
10 lb. 9 oz. empty

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17
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Stealth H65 Bottle:
__ cubic ft.
____ liters
______ weight empty

A

88 cubic ft.
2400 liters
12 lb. 9 oz. empty

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18
Q

45 ft.³ of air weighs approximately?

A

4 1/2 pounds

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19
Q

The safety valve (burst disk) is a thin metal disc that will rupture at approximately ____ psig.

A

7500 psig.

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20
Q

The analog cylinder pressure gauge on the bottle is calibrated in ____ psig increments.

A

1000 psig

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21
Q

The audi alarm should activate between ____ psig and ____ psig and continue to ring until the pressure has dropped to ____ psig or less.

A

1200 psig
1050 psig
200 psig or less

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22
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What is the only alarm that will sound during low cylinder pressure?

A

Audi-alarm

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23
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The RIT connection is located within __ inches of the outside edge of the cylinder valve outlet.

A

4 inches

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24
Q

The RIT connection should only be used in what situation?

A

Rescue situations

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25
Q

First stage regulator will keep the pressure to the second stage regulator at approximately what psig?

A

80 psig

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26
Q

There is a pressure relief valve located on top of the first stage regulator at that will activated at approximately ___ psig?

A

125 psig

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27
Q

What type of regulator is the second stage regulator?

A

Pressure demand type that keeps positive pressure in the facepiece at all times.

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28
Q

Firehawk M7 control module has three control buttons, what color are they?

A

Yellow, white and green

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29
Q

The white alarm button which flashes green and red activates full pass alarm mode when pressed and held for how many seconds with or without pressure?

A

Three seconds

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30
Q

When the green mode button is pressed twice, This will cause the control module to toggle between what three things?

A

Digital display mode
Pressure remaining
Calculated service time remaining

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31
Q

The time remaining display is based on the calculation of your average breathing rate over the previous_____ minutes and is updated every____ seconds.

A

3 minutes

30 seconds

32
Q

When the green button is pressed and held for approximately 3 seconds, the computer module Will alternate between which two modes?

A

Continuous display mode

Intermittent mode

33
Q

Where are buddy lights located?

A

On the rear of the power module near your waist

34
Q

What lights will flash when the low air alarm has been activated?

A

Red LEDs

35
Q

Red LEDs flash slowly when the device is in prealarm, Indicating lack of motion for ____ seconds. If a lack of motion occurs for an additional ____ seconds, The pass will go into full alarm and the red LEDs will flash more rapidly.

A

18 seconds

12 seconds

36
Q

When will the digital gauge lights on the control module flash?

A

When the low air alarm is activated.

37
Q

The power module meets the NFPA requirement of providing at least ___ hour of service in full alarm when the low battery indicator has activated.

A

One hour

38
Q

When the battery in the power module has discharged to 25% or less of the full charge the unit will beep how often?

A

Every five seconds, and the units battery level indicator will display “empty battery” icon

39
Q

At what three times should you replace battery in the control module?

A

When the battery icon indicates empty
Daylight savings time
Pacific standard time changes

40
Q

During full alarm, the pass repeatedly sounds at ___ decibel alarm of two high-volume tones followed by a buzz and the red LED buddy lights will flash rapidly.

A

101 decibels

41
Q

During full alarm, movement alone will not reset the unit. You must press what button twice within approximately one second to reset the alarm?

A

Yellow reset/off button

42
Q

If in an IDLH, and pressing the reset button does not silence the Pass alarm, what should you do?

A

Immediately exit the environment and notify command.

43
Q

If the control module is exposed to more than the preset limit of time/temperature, the unit will beep every __ seconds and what will flash on the display?

A

3 seconds

Thermal alarm icon will flash

44
Q

How does the thermal alarm reset?

A

Self cancels after exposure to cooler temperatures.

45
Q

If a problem is detected during the self-diagnosis when the system is initially charged, what will appear on the digital gauge?

A

The system trouble icon will remain on

The word “error” may appear

46
Q

Downloadable user information feature stores up to how many hours of usage data?

A

30 hours

47
Q

What is the two purposes of the nose cup in a facemask?

A

To reduce fogging

Reduce carbon dioxide buildup

48
Q

If a fire helmet shows signs of exposure to excessive heat, what should you do with the facepiece?

A

It shall be immediately taken out of service.
Tagged stating it was exposed to heat
Sent to logistics

49
Q

A flashing red LED on the clear command voice module indicates the batteries are low and there is approximately how much user time remaining?

A

One hour

50
Q

In continued service the lifespan of batteries in the clear command voice module is approximately how many hours?

A

14 hours

51
Q

The heads-up display in the fire mask received a wireless signal from the control module when it is how many inches away?

A

15 to 18 inches

52
Q

The heads up display Will display a unique LED pattern when cylinder pressures reach each quarter, how long is that displayed?

A

20 seconds for the first two quarters

30 seconds when one half cylinder capacity is reached.

53
Q

How do we disinfect the facepiece?

A

Wipe down with a damp sponge.
Prepare a disinfectant solution
1 ounce of disinfectant to 1 gallon of water.

54
Q

When rinsing a facepiece after cleaning water temperatures should not exceed what temperature?

A

120° F

55
Q

You should always replace O-ring in what five situations?

A 
Checked
Split
Distorted
Missing
Wrong color
56
Q

What are the two methods for donning an SCBA?

A

Seatbelted in the apparatus

Overcoat method

57
Q

What are the three NFPA standards for information regarding SCBA’s?

A

1981
1404
1500

58
Q

When using a comfo classic mask, leave the area immediately if what things occur?

A

Breathing becomes difficult
Dizziness
Taste or smell contaminant
eye, nose or throat irritation

59
Q

Where will you find extra cartridges for the comfo classic mask on scene?

A

Battalion chiefs apparatus

60
Q

Filter cartridges for the comfo classic should be stored in what?

A

A Ziploc bag to prevent moisture exposure

61
Q

Companies shall place PAPR’s on fire apparatus when terrorist threat levels reach what level?

A

Orange level or red level

62
Q

The PAPR provides respiratory protection against inhalation of what dust particles?

A

Radiological and nuclear dust particles

63
Q

The PAPR should not be used beyond __ hours after an initial exposure to chemical warfare agents.

A

Eight hours

64
Q

If there is a liquid exposure to the PAPR, the respirator should not be used beyond __ hours.

A

Two hours

65
Q

After __ hours of use with the PAPR, user must leave the contaminated area, and check the airflow with the airflow indicator when using the single use battery. Thereafter, airflow must be checked, every __ hours of use.

A

Four hours

Two hours

66
Q

When at a CBRN event, who will enter the warm zone with a TBM and what level protection will they need to wear?

A

reconnaissance team

Level C PPE with SCBA

67
Q

The TBM monitor Will be used to delineate the edge of the warm zone at __ MR.

A

10 MR

68
Q

Will a TBM monitor be used inside the warm zone?

A

No, A Canberra dosimeter will be used.

69
Q

What does the Canberra dosimeter detect?

A

Gamma radiation exposure.

70
Q

When the reconnaissance team enters to find the edge of the warm zone what four pieces of equipment will they need?

A

TBM monitor
Canberra dosimeter
M40 gas monitor
Nerve agent and hazardous materials warning cards

71
Q

Although PAPR’s can be used for CBRN events, what other two situations might we use them?

A

Urban search and rescue

Influenza or avian flu

72
Q

What must always occur throughout the hazard zone while papr’s are being utilized?

A

Air monitoring

73
Q

Why is it not a good idea to use the PAPR in a LEL environment?

A

Unit contains electrical parts that may cause ignition

74
Q

How often are station captains to conduct an inspection of the PAPR?

A

Semi-annual

75
Q

Captains will return an electronic copy of the “PAPR Kit Inventory” to whom?

A

Staff captain at logistics

Fire Lt. Test 2014 (102 decks)

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