SCBA ADD 4

Question 0

For penetrations less than 300 feet from the safe entry point, SOC units can

Answer 0

Deploy Supplied Air Respirators fed by hose lines from an Airsource Cart

Question 1

The EDSCBA (extended duration SCBA) will provide the wearer up to

Answer 1

4 hours of breathable air

Question 2

Select battalions have been

Answer 2

Trained in the use of EDSCBA and can use them

Question 3

EDSCBA are not designed for

Answer 3

Routine firefighting or underwater operation

Question 4

The addition of the ice block is only required at ambient temperatures above

Answer 4

32 degrees. If temperature is below 32 degrees the ice block should NOT be used

Question 5

There are 2 rebreather response vehicles in service

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24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Staffed by 2 SOC FF’s trained in its use

Question 6

The IC or Rescue Operating Battalion can special call the rebreather response vehicle to any incident citywide. However

Answer 6

The decision to employ the EDSCBA’s ret with the IC

Question 7

When the decision to EMPLOY the EDSCBA’s has been made the IC shall notify the

Answer 7

Borough Dispatcher and request a Rebreather Response Assignment

Question 8

The EDSCBA’s has a warning alarm on the mask that operates when

Answer 8

Approximately 60 minutes of operational time remains

Question 9

The safety management team shall predetermine the duration of operations using the EDSCBA’s prior to entry. Operational plans shall not exceed

Answer 9

3 hours and 30 minutes