SCBA Add. 2 (APR) Air purifying respirator

Question 1

Who makes the decision for the use of APR’s?

Answer 1

4
The Incident Commander should only make this decision after consultation with the Haz-Mat Group Supervisor and all the risks have been properly evaluated.

Question 2

General Knowledge
All filtered air respirators provide a lower level of protection as compared to an SCBA respirator. Filtered air respirators shall not be used in atmospheres where:

Question 3

General Knowledge

Anticipated use of the APR includes:

Question 4

When using an APR, high relative humidity will lengthen or shorten the service life of the organic vapor canisters?

Answer 4

High relative humidity shortens the service life of organic vapor canisters

Question 5

Always inspect facepiece, adapter and Scott CBRN CAP 1 canister before first use. Inspections must be done when?

Answer 5

5.1 & 5.2

Inspections must be at least every 30 days and/or on the first day of each month.

Question 6

Where do we requisition replacement filter cartridges and adaptors from?

Answer 6

5.7

For replacement of filter cartridges and adaptors, forward a 23-BS-2 form to the Mask Service Unit.

Question 7

Where shall Scott 40mm adaptors and Scott CBRN CAP 1 canisters be stored?

Answer 7

8.5
Scott 40mm adaptors and Scott CBRN CAP 1 canisters shall not be carried in the member’s bunker gear. They must remain in their sealed pouches in the infection control compartment (CFR-D Manual, Chapter 3) on the apparatus for use at incidents approved
by the IC.

Question 8

Scott CBRN CAP 1 canister has a _____ year shelf life when stored in its vacuum sealed container. Do not open the container until it is to be used.
Fill in the Blanks

Answer 8

8.6

Seven year

Question 9

While using a facepiece with an APR in what direction do we (doff) remove the facepiece?

Answer 9

7.4
Remove by pulling the facepiece up and back over the head. Care must be taken to prevent contamination of the interior portion of the facepiece during and after doffing.