SCBA/Fast-Pak/Pak-Tracker

Question 1

Because the facepiece does not cover the ears, airborne contaminants can enter the respiratory tract through a ___ or ___ eardrum

Answer 1

Punctured or ruptured

Question 2

A confined space is defined as any area that is not designed for ___ human occupancy. Large enough so a person can ___ and ___. Has limited means for ___ and ___

Answer 2

Continuous
Enter and Work
Entry and Escape

Question 3

The SCBA cylinder holds ___ breathing air

Answer 3

Purified

Question 4

The service life of a cylinder is ___ years

Answer 4

15

Question 5

Hydrostatic testing is done every ___ years. 10 minute escape cylinders used by SOC units for confined space need to be hydrostatic tested every ___ years

Answer 5

5

3

Question 6

Inspect all spare cylinders (depots, high-rise units, company and reserve apparatus) weekly on ___ for FULL pressure

Answer 6

Mondays

Question 7

Designated training cylinders are designated with a ___ top and/or a ___ protective sleeve

Answer 7

blue

polymer

Question 8

Consisting of two systems the PRA normally reduces the operating pressure to ___ psi before entering the regulators low pressure hose

Answer 8

100 psi

Question 9

The regulator then controls the pressure within the face piece to slightly ___ atmospheric pressure

Answer 9

Above

Question 10

A malfunction of the PRA’s primary system will automatically direct breathing air into a secondary system. When this occurs, the operating pressure will only be reduced to ___ psi and the vibralert alarm to activate. Member must notify their officer and immediately leave the contaminated area accompanied to a safe area by another member using an SCBA.

Answer 10

150

Question 11

Failure of both the primary and secondary systems in the open position will activate a relief valve in the PRA, which will rapidly discharge all pressure in excess of ___ psi into the atmosphere. When this occurs the cylinder valve should be ___ ___ allowing only a minimal amount of air to release, permitting the member to both breath and conserve air. The member must notify their officer and immediately leave the contaminated area accompanied to a safe area by another member using an SCBA

Answer 11

185

Partially closed

Question 12

If the manual shut-off fails to release for any reason, turn the red purge valve ___, ___ degrees to start the flow of air

Answer 12

Downward

180 degrees

Question 13

If failure of the regulator in the open position (too much air flow in the face-piece), air-flow can be controlled by opening the purge valve ___ and ___ closing the cylinder valve.

Answer 13

Fully

Partially

Question 14

The vibralert and HUD work ___ and may not activate at precisely the same time.

Answer 14

Independently

Question 15

Will the vibralert alarm for malfunction of the PRA’s primary system?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

The spray bar on the regulator is comprised of ___ small holes

Answer 16

9

Question 17

When the cylinder valve is turned on the HUD will initialize and illuminate for ___ seconds

Answer 17

20

Question 18

Two green indicator lights on the HUD mean

Answer 18

The cylinder is full

Question 19

One green indicator light on the HUD means

Answer 19

3/4 cylinder

Question 20

One yellow indicator light flashing slowly (once a second) means

Answer 20

1/2 cylinder

Question 21

One red light flashing rapidly (10 times a second) means

Answer 21

1/4 cylinder (Leave the hazardous area)

Question 22

When the batteries require changing, the round low battering indicator at the far right of the HUD will light for ___ seconds and begin to flash slowly at ___ a second

Answer 22

20 seconds

Once a second

Question 23

Color of Face-pieces:
Green
Black
Red

Answer 23

Green/small
Black/comfort seal
Red/Extra Large

Question 24

Units requiring a spare small or extra large face piece shall contact their?

Answer 24

Division

Question 25

When putting on the face piece in what order do you pull the straps?

Answer 25

First the bottom and then the top

Question 26

If the sensor module does not sense motion of the SCBA for ___ seconds, the Pak Alert SE 7 will signal a pre-alarm condition. If there is still no motion of the SCBA for the next ___ seconds, the full alarm will sound

Answer 26

20 seconds

12 seconds

Question 27

The full alarm on the SCBA can only be cleared by?

Answer 27

Manually pressing the reset button twice, located on the side of the control console

Question 28

If while using the SCBA, the batteries begin to approach the end of their useful life, the sensor module will begin to sound a chirp every ___ seconds and the green light on the control module will go out

Answer 28

2 seconds

Question 29

SCBA’s must be inspected when (3)

Answer 29

1. Immediately after the 0900 and 1800 hour roll calls
2. Immediately before the start of MUD
3. After each use

Question 30

If a cutting tool is to be used, it is best to keep it in the ___ pocket of the bunker coat

Answer 30

Right

Question 31

If a leak from a damaged face-piece is more than can be controlled with one hand continue to cover as much of the damaged area as possible. Press the ___ ___ ___ after each breath to further limit the loss of breathing air. If the damaged area is too large to allow the regulator shut-off to release, then use the ___ ___ in an ON and OFF motion for each breath. This action helps to conserve the limited amount of breathing air necessary for escape.

Answer 31

Manual Shut-Off Switch

Purge Valve

Question 32

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

Answer 32

4

Question 33

A hypochlorite solution consisting of ___ cup of household chlorine bleach to ___ gallon of water (1:100 dilution) is recommended by the Center for Disease Control. Tech Services distributes bleach packages, use ___ package to ___ gallon of water.

Answer 33

One quarter cup
One gallon
One package to one gallon

Question 34

Immerse face piece in the hypochlorite solution for ___ minutes, wiping lens with cloth.

Answer 34

5

Question 35

When cleaning regulator what percentage of Isopropyl Alcohol is used?

Answer 35

70

Question 36

Concerning the cleaning of the regulator. Depress the manual shut-off, close the purge valve, and spray a minimum of ___ full pumps of the 70% Isopropyl Alcohol into the regulator opening. Allow for ___ minutes of contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing.

Answer 36

6

10