SCBA Flashcards
All spare cylinders ( depots, high rise units, company, & reserve apparatus) shall be inspected: 3.2.12
Weekly on Mondays
True or false: Training cylinders are identified by a blue top and/or a polymer protective sleeve. These training cylinders are not to be used for firefighting purposes.3.2.15
True
In regards to the HUD the round indicator light at the far right of the display will light for 20 seconds and then begin to flash slowly at once a second. What does this light indicate?
low battery
when inspecting the SCBA cylinder what is indicative of threads being damaged or cracked?
A bright silver line
when the pack – alert SE – 7 is in the off condition (Cylinder valve closed with no flashing green light on the control console) the batteries can be checked by pressing and holding the:
The yellow reset button
Please choose the following that are correct features of the fast pak
- fast pak decal has red lettering on a white background.
2. 5’ high pressure hose with universal air connection.
3. 20’ low pressure hose attached to a manifold with shrader and Hansen fitting.
4. Non- CBRN regulator & face piece.
5. Not equipped with a vibra-alert or HUD indicator.
Of the following which are points that will prohibit the use of the high pressure method of the fast-pak?
A. Cylinder and/or valve assembly show damage or evidence of exposure to high heat or flame.
B. Damage to the UAC
C. If the UAC is impacted or blocked with debris.
D. If at any time during the filling process a leak is detected.
It is known that a member must be assigned to monitor the air supply of the fast- pak. This member must protect the 20 foot low pressure hose from:
A. High heat
B. sharp objects
C. Hot embers
D. Entanglement
True or false: The pak tracker can store up to 36 SCBA identities. Once a pak-tracker has locked into the signal of a specific pass it no longer has the capability to receive any additional pass alarm signals.
True
Air purifying respirators(APRs) have certain operational limits and should not be used without the approval of the incident commander. The air purifying respirator is intended to be used in very limited and specific situations. When Donning the APR perform a negative pressure check,by __________, And when doffing the APR the respirator removal must be done where?
Close off inlet side of Scott CBRN Cap 1 canister by placing the palm of one hand over inlet located on front of canister and inhale slowly, holding breath momentarily. Leakage should not be detected and the face piece should be drawn slightly to the face.
The respirator removal must be done in a fresh environment. Leave the contaminated area & be certain that respiratory protection is no longer required
