SCBA

Question 1

Fire fighters should not enter atmosphere exceeding what degrees without full ppe and SCBA

Answer 1

120 ° fahrenheit

Question 2

What are normal concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Answer 2

300 ppm

Question 3

What is the normal oxygen concentration in the atmosphere

Answer 3

20.9 %

Question 4

What is the concentration of oxygen in an oxygen deficient atmosphere

Answer 4

Less than 19.5 %

Question 5

Carbon monoxide unites with hemoglobin how many more times readily than oxygen does

Answer 5

210 times more

Question 6

What is the Scott AP 75 5.5 SCBA cylinder made of

Answer 6

An aluminum shell over-wrapped with carbon fiber.

Question 7

Who regulates the SCBA cylinder hydrostatic testing

Answer 7

Department of transportation (D.O.T)

Question 8

What is the weight of a fully charged SCBA cylinder

Answer 8

14 lbs

Question 9

How often should Hydrostatic test be done on SCBA cylinders

Answer 9

Every 5 years

Question 10

What is the life span of a SCBA

Answer 10

15 years from date of manufacture

Question 11

How many cubic feet of air is contained inside of an SCBA cylinder

Answer 11

66 cubic feet of air

Question 12

How many psi is contained in a full SCBA

Answer 12

5500 psi

Question 13

How long is the Dual EBSS hoes

Answer 13

3 feet

Question 14

The primary pressure reducing circuit reduces air pressure from what to what

Answer 14

From 5500 psi (cylinder pressure) to 100 psi

Question 15

What is the over pressure relief valve set too

Answer 15

225 psi

Question 16

SCBA cylinders should be changed when air falls below what PSI

Answer 16

5000 psi

Question 17

What is level 1 damage to the SCBA cylinder

Answer 17

Cuts or scratches involving outer surface only

Question 18

SCBA cylinders with damage greater than what level should be placed out of service

Answer 18

Damage greater than Level 1

Question 19

When will 1 green light show on heads up display

Answer 19

When PSI drops to approximately 4000 psi

Question 20

When will yellow light appear on SCBA heads up display

Answer 20

When air pressure drops to approximately 2750 psi

Question 21

What happens to SCBA heads up display when air pressure drops to1800 psi

Answer 21

The vibralert will sound and the red light on the SCBA heads up display will flash rapidly for 10 second

Question 22

Who should all SCBA harness defects be reported to

Answer 22

The Air unit

Question 23

Who shall defective facepieces be reported to

Answer 23

The Safety Chief

Question 24

How long is the High pressure hose on the RIC/UAC

Answer 24

25 feet

Question 25

How long is the low pressure hoes on the RIC/UAC

Answer 25

20 feet

Question 26

When whill the Low air whistel activate on the RIC/UAC

Answer 26

When air pressure drops to 25% of a full bottle

Question 27

What are the 2 main categories for emergency air supply

Answer 27

Supply of compressed air, and component replacement.

Question 28

What are the responsibilities of the 2 person team responsible for the RIC/UAC

Answer 28

Air management, and packaging

Question 29

Who is the air management firefighter for the RIC/UAC

Answer 29

The hook position

Question 30

Who is responsible for packaging the down firefighter when operating the RIC/UAC

Answer 30

The Bar position

Question 31

How long does it take a full scba cylinder to transfill a completely empty SCBA and equalize.

Answer 31

Approximately 45 seconds