SCBA

Question 1

What does the SCBA not protect against?

Answer 1

Gases, mist, vapors that are skin absorbed such as hydrocyanic acid

Question 2

What are the carabiner attachment points on the SBCA harness rated to?

Answer 2

1000 pounds

Question 3

What percent of the weight of the SCBA it transferred to your hips?

How much does it weigh?

Answer 3

60 percent

Weighs 30.25 pounds

Question 4

The SCBA harness is powered by what?

Answer 4

(4) Duracell C size batteries

Question 5

What is the max working pressure of the SBCA cylinder?

Answer 5

4500 psi

Question 6

What does the gauge on the SCBA cylinder read?

Answer 6

0-6000 in increments of 1000

Green area 4000-5000

Question 7

How many cubic feet of air does the 45 minute bottle hold?

60 minute bottle?

Answer 7

45 minute- 65.6 cubic feet

60 minute- 87 cubic feet

Question 8

The minute rating of the SCBA bottles are based on a user rate of how many LPM?

Answer 8

40 LPM

Question 9

How often are the SCBA cylinders tested?

Answer 9

Hydrostatically tested every 5 years

Question 10

The first stage regulator lowers the cylinder pressure to what?

Answer 10

115 psi

Question 11

The relief valve of the first stage regulator activates at what pressure?

Answer 11

200-225 psi

Question 12

When does the low pressure audible alarm activate in the SBCA?

When does it turn off?

Answer 12

At 1035-1215 psi or approximately 25%

Continues until pressure drops below 200 psi

Question 13

What pressure does the second stage regulator deliver?

Answer 13

Just over atmospheric pressure

Question 14

What are the 2 ways the second stage regulator is activated?

Answer 14

1- first breath

2- manual override button is pressed

Question 15

How many LPM does the red bypass valve deliver?

Answer 15

130 LPM

Question 16

How many LPM is the second stage regulator capable of delivering?

Answer 16

350 LPM

Question 17

What are the (4) LED indicators on the HUD in the face piece?

Answer 17

Full, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4

Question 18

When the cylinder capacity reaches less that 50%, how long will the 1/2 green LED flash before returning to continuously lit?

Answer 18

1/2 LED will flash for 20 seconds

Question 19

When the SCBA capacity reaches 25%, what does the HUD display?

Answer 19

The 1/4 LED will turn red and flash

At 10% the light will flash continuously faster

Question 20

At what PSI does the 1/4 LED turn off?

Answer 20

200 psi

Question 21

On the PASS, how long do you hold the red button to go into “full alert?”

Answer 21

1-2 seconds

Question 22

If there is no movement detected by the PASS for ___ , it will go into pre alarm.

Answer 22

20 seconds

Question 23

When in “full alarm” what do the external LED lights do and how often does the sound increase in volume?

Answer 23

LED lights alternate between green/red

Sound increases every 5 seconds

Question 24

When is full alarm reached in the PASS?

Answer 24

After 45 seconds

Question 25

How many decibels is required in full alarm?

Answer 25

95 decibels Warrior SCBA's provide 97-103

Question 26

The data log of the SCBA records up to how many events?

Answer 26

2000

Question 27

What type of hose is the buddy breathing "y" block and how long is it?

Answer 27

Intermediate pressure 39"

Question 28

When buddy breathing, which SCBA will provide the air?

Answer 28

The SCBA with more pressure will provide until it is empty

Question 29

When using the voice amplification system, if the button is pushed 1 time how long can you talk for?

Answer 29

2 seconds

Question 30

How is the VAS on the SCBA powered?

Answer 30

3 AAA batteries

Question 31

How long can the escape filter cartridge be used?

Answer 31

Up to 15 minutes

Question 32

If the escape cartridge is used, who must the member write a F-225 to? What else must the member do to get a new cartridge?

Answer 32

F-225 to Emergency Services Bureau F-80 for replacement

Question 33

What are the (2) repairs to the SCBA that can be done by members?

Answer 33

- Battery replacement | - "O" ring can be replaced where the first stage regulator connects to the cylinder

Question 34

What is the first thing a member should do if there is a free flow of air?

Answer 34

Exhale forcefully

Question 35

What shall a member do if the relief valve in the SCBA is operating?

Answer 35

1) Exit the area | 2) Close cylinder valve to manually regulate the flow of air

Question 36

What solution may the facepiece be cleaned with?

Answer 36

2 tablespoons bleach per gallon of water for 2-3 minutes

Question 37

How long is the intermediate pressure hose on the RIC kit?

Answer 37

10'

Question 38

How long is the drop bag on the RIC kit?

Answer 38

150'

Question 39

How is the flashlight in the RIC kit powered?

Answer 39

(3) C batteries

Question 40

How many liter of air does the 60 minute bottle contain?

Answer 40

2400 liters