SCBA

Question 1

1. Air passing through the secondary pressure reducer piston and porting is sent through the outlet port to the mask mounted regulator at a pressure of ___ to ___ psig.

Answer 1

145-165

Question 2

2. The mask mounted regulator functions by the action of the diaphragm ____ on the demand lever during the user’s inhalation.

Answer 2

Pushing up

Question 3

1. The purge knob on the side of the mask mounted regulator is a manual override allowing the user to create a constant flow of air into the face piece at a flow of up to ____ liters per minute.

Answer 3

225

Question 4

2. Per the SCBA manual Department Policy ALL members shall be fit tested when?

Answer 4

b. Before any utilization of an SCBA

Question 5

3. When utilizing an SCBA under water, always make sure you fill out a form _____.

Answer 5

d. Never use an SCBA under water

Question 6

1. _____ is a basic byproduct of combustion and is encountered in all firefighting operations.

Answer 6

c. Heat

Question 7

The quantity of this gas produced by the combustion process is too small to be considered toxic

Answer 7

Hydrogen chloride

Question 8

A 60 minute rated composite cylinder contains ___ cubic feet of air when pressurized to 4500psi.

Answer 8

87

Question 9

The regulator is equipped with a spray bar, comprised of __ holes in the upper part of the regulator assembly.

Answer 9

9

Question 10

Transmitter signals of the HHR will be absorbed by ____.

Answer 10

The human body

Question 11

When cleaning the regulator or facepiece never use water warmer than ___ degrees.

Answer 11

110

Question 12

Which 54 shall be filled out daily by Air Unit Techs?

Answer 12

54.2AU

Question 13

Air 2 is responsible for checking all of the following locations for bottles EXCEPT.
aEngine 12
b. Engine 16
c. Training Academy
d. Engine 15

Answer 13

engine 16