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SCBA ++DO MORE, FROM BEGINNING++ Flashcards

0
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What kind of corrective lenses are required during SCBA use?

A
  • Must not interfere with the good seal
  • glasses with temple bars with straps that pass between the face and the seal of the facepiece must not be used
  • Each size facepiece maybe equipped with the lens frame kit –the Department will issue corrective lens kits to members that request them
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Can contact lenses be worn with the SCBA?

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Yes

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2
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Can an SCBA ever be used on underwater?

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Never

  • Submersion will render interoperative
  • if it becomes submerge OOS RT-2 to MSU
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Where is the date of manufacture listed on the Scott cylinder?

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On Scott label- month and year

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4
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What is the service life of an air cylinder?

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15 years

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5
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How often is hydrostatic testing done?

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Every five years

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6
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After cylinder has been hydrostaticlly tested, where will the date be found to indicate so?

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Top of the cylinder

Example: The number 102 will indicate the cylinder was tested in January 2002

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7
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How often will 10 minutes escape cylinders used by special operations command units at confined space need to be hydrostatic tested

A

Every three years

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8
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The service duration times for 30,45, and 60 minutes cylinders are determined by a NIOSH breathing machine test simulating an average adult moderate work rate of ______ liters per minute.

A

40 L per minute
30 minutes cylinder=approx 1200 l
45=1800 l
60=2400 l

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9
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How are designated training cylinders identified?

A

Bluetop and or polymer protective sleeve

**^these cylinders are not to be used for firefighting purposes

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10
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The cylinder should be exchanged for one that is full when….

A
  • Prior to operating the remote gauge reads less than full( green area)
  • When the remote gauge & HUD leads less than 25%
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11
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During inspection of SCBA there maybe a need to tighten or replace the Nylon O-Ring to do so……

A

Use a 1/8 inch Allen wrench and a 7/16 inch open end wrench

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12
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A SCBA with a missing UAC dustcover shall………

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Be placed out of service

tag with an RT-2 and to MSU

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13
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What side of the backframe is the pressure reducing assembly mounted?

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Left

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14
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The PRA normally reduces the operating pressure to ___psi before entering the regulators low pressure hose.

A

100psi

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15
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A malfunction of the PRA primary system will automatically direct breathing air into the secondary system. When this occurs the operating pressure will be reduced to____ PSI and cause the vibralert to activate.

A

150psi

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16
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What happens when there is failure of PRA in both the primary and secondary systems?

A
  • Will activate relief valve and PRA discharge all pressure in excess of 185 PSI into the atmosphere
  • Cylinder should be partially closed allowing only minimal air to release permitting member to both breathe and conserve air.
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17
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What is the function of the low pressure hose?

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Conveys breathing air from the PRA to the regulator assembly

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18
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It’s the manual shut off switch mounted on top of the regulator assembly is not pressed a full 45 minute cylinder can be depleted in approximately_______.

A

4 minutes

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19
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The EZ Flow II regulator is made of……

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High density plastic that won’t dent

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20
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What is the color is the purge valve and where is it located on the regulator?

A

Red left side

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21
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Where is the Vibralert alarm housed?

A

Within the regulator

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22
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Does the vibralert and HUD work independently or together?

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Independently and may not activate at precisely the same time

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23
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What does the heads up display consist of?

A
  • Four rectangular lights

- one round red light (low battery)

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24
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When the cylinder valve is turned on the HUD will initialize and illuminate all ______lights for _______.

A

5 lights

20 seconds

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25
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What would indicate a full cylinder in the HUD?

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Two green lights glowing near the center display

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26
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What would indicate three quarters of a cylinder in the HUD?

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Single green light glowing

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27
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What would indicate a half cylinder in HUD?

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Yellow light flashing slowly once a second

28
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What would indicate one quarter cylinder in the HUD?

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Red light at the far left rapidly flashing 10 times second

29
Q

Where is the low battery warning light located in the HUD?

A

Far right ( red)

30
Q

Scott AV 2000 facepiece comes in three sizes and are color-coded what are they?

A

Small- Green
Comfort -black
Extra large -red

31
Q

And when fastening the Kevlar headnet, which straps should be pulled first?

A

First the bottom then the top snug

32
Q

This Scott Pak-alert SE 7 and PASS alarm are used interchangeably, once activated the PASS alarm will remain activated until?

A
  • The cylinder is turned off and the residual pressure purged from the regulator
  • the reset button has been pressed twice
33
Q

When will the Pak-Alert alarm go into pre-alarm?

A

If the sensor module does not sense any motion of the SCBA for 20 seconds

34
Q

How does Pre-alarm become reset?

A

Reset by movement of the SCBA or reset by pressing and holding the reset button until three quick portable chirps are heard & the red flashing light on the console is replaced by a green flashing light

35
Q

Where is the motion sensor in the sensor module located?

A

Under the air cylinder valve

***NOT in the control **

36
Q

When does the pak-alert go into full alarm?

A

12 seconds after the pre-alarm starts
Full alarm is indicated by a loud almost continuous three tone alarm, flashing red signal light on the control console and Buddy lights
can only be cleared by manually pressing the reset button twice

37
Q

How do you clear the pak-alert when it goes into full alarm?

A

When manually pressing the reset button twice

38
Q

What indicates that batteries are beginning to approach the end for their useful life?

A

Chirp every two seconds and the green light on the control module will go out.

39
Q

How is it battery test conducted on the Pak- alert SE 7?

A

With cylinder valve closed press and hold the reset button on the console
Green indicates sufficient battery
Read indicates the batteries must be replaced

40
Q

What size and how many batteries are used to replace the Pak-Alert SE 7?

A

Six new AA batteries of the same brand

41
Q

The battery life of the Pak-alert in automatic will provide approximately ______hours of life.
In full alarm _________hours.

A

1000hrs

8hrs

42
Q

Is the Pak- alert intrinsically safe?

A

Yes

43
Q

When is SCBA inspected?

A

Immediately after the 0900-1800 hour roll calls
Before the start MUD
After each use

44
Q

What side of the facepiece is the split ring attached to?

A

Right side

45
Q

During standby position,the split ring is hooked over the open tab on the ________shoulder strap alligator clip.

A

Left

46
Q

Well performing the swim move what parts of the body need to pass through the studs first?

A

The right knee and the right shoulder and the head through the studs then bring the left arm over the left shoulder in the swimming motion

47
Q

Is it permitted to share face pieces with members?

civilians?

A

NEVER

48
Q

What is the emergency touch signal?

A

Four distinct blows on the shoulder and then pull that member in a specific direction

49
Q

When a pass alarm is activated in the full cycle for ______ the member hearing the alarm should immediately notify the IC

A

10 seconds

50
Q

A hypochlorite solution consists of

A

1/4 cup of household bleach to 1 gallon of water (1:100)

Techservices distributes bleach packages use one package to 1 gallon of water

51
Q

What is the procedure for contaminated SCBA’s or components that cannot be cleaned due to
blood or other body fluids?

A
  • Place in double sealed clear bag with biohazard label attached
  • Tag attached with details of known or suspected contaminants
  • Place on rig to preserve integrity integrity of the bag
  • At Qtrs place in the light traffic area
  • notify SOC for pick up
52
Q

What is used clean as SCBA parts?

A

Household strengths soaps or detergent mixed with warm water

53
Q

When cleaning the facepiece in the hypochlorite solution,how long shall it remain immersed for?

A

No longer than five minutes

54
Q

What is the regulator disinfecting procedure?

A

70% isopropyl alcohol
Potable water running or spray bottle
The press manual SO, close the purge knob by turning fully clockwise sprayed a minimum of 6 pumps of alcohol into the regulator opening
Allow 10 minutes of contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing

55
Q

How often is PMP completed on an SCBA?

A

Annually

the month and year of the last service date is recorded on the surface of the PRA where high-pressure hose connects

56
Q

The PRA on all SCBA’s are labeled with?

A

Unit identification and sequential numbering within the unit

57
Q

SCBA labels are color-coded with white numerals what are they for various units?

A

Engine black ladder red
rescue blue hazmat blue
squad yellow Batt yellow
Batt spare orange marine Green MSU spare black

58
Q

SCBAs have numbers for assigned positions what are they?

A 
1 officer 2chauffeur 
3 nozzle 3 roof 
4 back up 4 OV
5control 5 irons
6 door 6 can
59
Q

What color is the Fast-Pak decal is affixed to the apparatus compartment?

A

White background with red lettering

60
Q

Is the fast pack equipped with a vibralert or heads-up display indicator?

A

No neither

61
Q

How long is the high-pressure hose of the fast Pak?

A

5 feet

62
Q

How long is the low pressure hose of the fastpak?

A

20 feet

63
Q

Which fastpak has universal air coupling attached to it?

A

5 foot high pressure

64
Q

The low-pressure hose off the fast pass is attached to a manifold with?

A

Schrader fitting and Hansen fitting

*Hansen fitting is the one that will connect to Facepiece
Schrader is a rescue fitting

65
Q

How long will it take for the high-pressure hose equalize both cylinders?

A

Approximately 60 seconds

66
Q

How is the Hanson fitting disconnected?

A

Pushed the male Coupling first then pull back the sleeve to disengage coupling

67
Q

How often is the fastpack inspected?

A

Beginning of each tour after each use

68
Q

Hydrogen cyanide is a gas that is colorless but has a noticeable ________odor.

A

Almond

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