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SCBA Flashcards

0
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Red round at the far right will light for 20 secs & then begin to flash slowly once a second - exit idlh immediately ?

A

F. Batteries must be changed immediately upon termination of use or before re-entry

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Two times you partially shut cylinder ?

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  1. Failure in primary & secondary system 2. Failure of regulator in open position (too much airflow in fp). *open purge valve fully
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If while operating, the SCBA becomes entangled in the rear, the ___ must be used to free oneself. Transmit a __ for assistance?

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Entangled in rear - quick release. Left hand grasps shoulder strap as high as possible - r hand slip through -turn to left 180 degrees. Mayday.

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3
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Swim move: pass what knee,shoulder and head through studs ?

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Right knee & right shoulder. Left may cause low pressure hose to get pinched…

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4
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Emergency touch signal. When one member forcibly strikes another member with __ distinct blows on the shoulder & then pulls that member in specific direction.

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4 distinct blows

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5
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When a PASS alarm is activated in the full cycle for __ seconds, the member hearing the alarm should notify __ ?

A

10 seconds - notify IC

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6
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Disinfecting: use 1/4 cup of bleach to __ of water ?

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One gallon

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Spray a minimum of __ FULL pumps of 70% Isopropyl into regulator opening. Make sure to also wet immediate area around the opening. Swirl to cover internal components. Allow __ minutes of contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing ?

A

Minimum 6 FULL pumps. All 10 minutes. Do not spray into spray bar ports.

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8
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The number 12-13 is on surface of PRA where high pressure hose connects means ?

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Month & year of last service date

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PRA has a label. It reads ‘25-1’ in red with white numerals ?

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L25 officer. E-black Sq-Yellow. Batt-yellow. Rescue-Blue marine-green

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10
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HUD & vibralert are EOSTI. They activate at approx 25%. They activate at exact same time - T or F ?

A

F. Independent of each other

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11
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Failure of regulator in closed position ?

A

Turn purge counter clockwise

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12
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Tighten nylon ‘O-ring’ use _” allen wrench & _ “ open end wrench ?

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1/8” allen wrench & 7/16” open end wrench

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13
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Hydrostatic test ?

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5 years. Service life cylinder 15 years.

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14
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Fast pak: low pressure hose __’ high pressure __’ ?

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Low pressure = 20’ high pressure = 5’ w/ UAC

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15
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FP: units assigned a fast pak have a decal. __ lettering in a __ background ?

A

Red lettering on a White backround. Rt-2 for replacement decals via MSU

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16
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Fast pak: high & low pressure systems can be operated simultaneously ?

A

True

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17
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Fast pak: only way(s) to monitor the air pressure is ?

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Cylinder gauge. No vibra alert or HUD. *member monitoring must have AUDIBLE communication w/extrication team.

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18
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Fast pak: preferred method for re- supply of members scba ?

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NO single method for all situations

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19
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Fast pak: 5’ hp hose w/UAC will equalize cylinders in approx ?

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60 seconds

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20
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Fast pak: if dust cap is missing on member needing air - dont use UAC ? T or F

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F. Quickly examine & remove visible debris before connecting. *If during inspection of SCBA & duat cap missing put SCBA OOS

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21
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Fast pak: 4 modes low pressure may be used. ?

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  1. Regulator 2. Hansen fitting 3. Entire facepiece w/ regulator 4. Schrader connection (for SOC ise only)
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22
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Fast pak: inspect ?

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Start of each tour & after use. *SCBA - start of each tour, immediately before start of mud & after use

23
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APR: can be used ?

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CFOAM: contaminant ID, filter (correct), o2 19.5% to 23.5%, air monitoring ON GOING (not complete), measured. (**Not for fires, confined space, CO, IDLH)

24
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APR: high humidity shortens life of canisters - T or F ?

A

True

25
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APR: scott 40mm adaptors & CBRN CAP 1 cannisters shall not be carried in member’s bunker gear . Must remain in sealed pouches - where ?

A

In infection control compartment on the apparatus

26
Q

APR: CBRN CAP 1 cannisters have a shelf life of __ in vacuum sealed container ?

A

7 years.

27
Q

Hydrogen Cyanide is a gas that is colorless but odor is ?

A

almond

28
Q

Hydrogen Chloride: is colorless but has a __ odor ?

A

Pungent odor

29
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At 6ppm Phosgene has a __ smell ?

A

Musty hay

30
Q

Nitrogen dioxide a reddish brown gas - T of F ?

A

True

31
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Acetaldehyde __ odor ?

A

Fruity

32
Q

EDSCBA: will provide wearer up to __ hours of breathable air ?

A

Up to 4 hours

33
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EDSCBA: the ice block is always required - T or F ?

A

False. Would only make it uncomfortable for user. If temps are below 32F not needed

34
Q

EDSCBA: warning alarm ?

A

When approx 60 minutes of operational time remains

35
Q

Members shall submit corrective lens prescription thats is less than 1 year old & contains their pupillary distance measurement. If member needs to be examined it shall take place on members own time - T or F ?

A

True

36
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Pak tracker: can be used to locate the signal coming from any SCBA whose PASS device is in __ mode ?

A

Full Alarm

37
Q

Pak tracker: carried by Rescue, Squad, the Rescue & Safety Batt ?

A

True

38
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Pak tracker: max range of personal transmitter to Pak tracker receiver is approx __’ line of sight ?

A

950’

39
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Pak tracker: how do you turn on ?

A

Hold scroll & enter buttons at the same time

40
Q

Pak tracker: can store up to __ identities ?

A

36

41
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Pak tracker: LCD display screen is large enough to display __ lines of information ?

A

Two lines

42
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Pak tracker: what will be at top line of LCD ?

A

Lastest alarm received

43
Q

Pak tracker: downward pointing arrows displayed on the LCD screen indicate ?

A

More than two pass alarms are activating

44
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Pak tracker: each PT can only lock into one SCBA at a time. Once locked into the signal it has capability to receive how many more signals ?

A

None. Can only lock onto one SCBA. Can not receive any additional pass signals.

45
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Pak tracker: once you receive a signal from a PASS , member monitoring shall immediately notify ?

A

The IC - with identity of members unit & assignment

46
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Pak tracker: when it receives an activated PASS signal from SCBA, it will sound an alarm. To track, press __?

A

Enter

47
Q

Pak tracker: if two or more SCBA pass alarms are activated & transmitting press & hold the scroll button for __ seconds until activated PASS alarm appears in the top row - press enter once to select the activated pass to track?

A

3 seconds

48
Q

Pak tracker: to change which SCBA to track press & hold the __ button for __ ?

A

Scroll button, 3 seconds

49
Q

Pak tracker: to begin searching, hold it __ ?

A

Horizontally at waist level out in front. *Always pause 2-3 seconds for a reading.

50
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Pak tracker: signal from the SCBA to the Pak tracker will usually pass through ?

A

GLOW: glass, light bld materials, openings, wood. Will reflect & or not penetrate thru: brick/concrete, concrete walls or floors, large metal objects, metal including structural franework

51
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Pak tracker: member operating should be ?

A

At the Front of the search team

52
Q

Pak tracker: “Low batt” it has approx 20% of its life remaining. It will glow Yellow. It will operate approx __ how long ?

A

Approx 1 hour

53
Q

Actvation of vibralert is not an indication that the valve is fully open?

A

True

54
Q

While USING Scba how do you know batteries are approaching end of their useful life?

A

Chirp every two seconds & green light on control console will go out

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