Rescue Ops Bulletin 03 - Sheet2 Flashcards
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What type of material is the air bag made of?
Thin nylon Fabric
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The sensor that activates the airbag to inflate once the vehicle collision has occured is equal to running into a brick wall at what speed?
10-14 MPH
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What ingredients are in the air bad and what do they produce when mixed together?
Sodium azide (Nan3) and Potassium Nitrate (KNO3) which create Nitrogen gas
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How fast does an air bag deploy?
less than one-twentieth (1/20) of a second
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What is the speed that the air bag deploys?
up to 200 MPH
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What is used to lubricate the air bag?
Corn starch or talcum powder
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How can the rescuer clean his or her hands after coming incontact with residue which contains skin irritan, sodium hydroxide found in the air bag?
Mild Soap and water
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At what temperature is the air bag designed to inflate during a vehicle fire?
300’ F
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What needs to be done at a incident in which the front and side impact air bagshave deployed but not the others?
Disconnect the battery
