SCBA

Question 1

If the manual shutoff switch is not pressed, a full 45 minute cylinder can be depleted in approximately _____.

Answer 1

4 minutes

Question 2

What lights are displayed on the HUD when you’re SCBA is full?

Answer 2

2 Green Lights Glowing.

Question 3

What lights are displayed on the HUD when your cylinder is at 3/4?

Answer 3

One Green glowing light≥

Question 4

When your cylinder is at 50% percent what should your HUD show?

Answer 4

One yellow light flashing slowly.

Question 5

When you are down to 1/4 a tank what should your HUD display show?

Answer 5

One red light flashing rapidly.

Question 6

When the batteries on your SCBA are running low what should your HUD show?

Answer 6

The round red light at the far right of the display will glow for 20 continuous seconds and then flash once every second.

Question 7

At what times should the SCBA be inspected?

Answer 7

• immediately after 0900 and 1800 roll calls
• immediately before MUD
• after each use

Question 8

If either the nose cup or voicemitter is found to be damaged or missing the officer on duty should:

Answer 8

Forward a letterhead to they Chief of operation via the chain of command stating members name who found the face piece, member who last used their facepiece. Officer must interview members involved in an attempt to ascertain how the mask came to be damaged.

Question 9

If a member can not obtain a proper seal with any facepiece can the unit still respond to runs or should they be placed out of service?

Answer 9

The unit does not have to be placed out of service but the member can not enter any IDLH.

Question 10

What emergency procedures require a MAYDAY to be given?

Answer 10

Any time a member becomes entangled or trapped and has to perform a Emergency procedure to free themselves.

Question 11

When one member strikes another member with ___ distinct blows on the shoulder and then pulls that member in a distinctive direction, the second member will recognize that the other member knows of an emergency and should follow in that direction.

Answer 11

4 distinct blows.

Question 12

What color is a training cylinder?

Answer 12

Blue

Question 13

When a pass alarm is activated in the full cycle for ___ seconds, the member hearing the alarm must immediately notify the IC.

Answer 13

10 seconds.

Question 14

A hypochlorite solution consisting of how much water and how much bleach is used to disinfect the SCBA?

Answer 14

One quarter cup of bleach to one gallon of water.

(1:100) ratio

Question 15

The SCBA facepiece is immersed in the hypochlorite solution for how many minutes?

Answer 15

5 minutes. Then rinse with cold water.

Question 16

When disinfecting the regulator of the SCBA, how many pumps of 70% isopropyl alcohol should you use? How long should you let it sit to properly disinfect before rinsing?

Answer 16

You should use a MINIMUM of 6 pumps and let the solution sit for 10 minutes before rinsing.

Question 17

Can window cleaner be used to clean a SCBA facepiece?

Answer 17

No.

Question 18

An SCBA status report is to be completed by the unit commander annually. When is the report due by?

Answer 18

November 1st

Question 19

SCBA Identification Numbers Engine

Answer 19

Engine 289.                
Officer: 289-1               
Chauffer: 289-2 
Nozzle: 289-3
Backup: 289-4
Control : 289-5
Door: 289-6

Question 20

SCBA Identification Numbers Truck

Answer 20

Tower Ladder 138
Officer: 138-1
Chauffer: 138-2 
Roof: 138-3
OV: 138-4
Irons: 138-5
Can: 138-6