Self Contained breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care Flashcards
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Objectives
According to the objectives when inspecting a SCBAs, who is the inspection recommended by?
(3)
— Scott safety
— NFPA
— Texas commission on fire protection
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Objectives
Standard on selection, care, and maintenance of open circuit self-contained breathing apparatus NFPA code?
1852
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Objectives
Standard on open circuit self-contained breathing apparatus for emergency services, NFPA code?
1981
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities
What is the battalion chiefs responsibility for this guideline?
Shall sure the daily and monthly inspections of SCBA’s are maintained during station inspections
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities
What is the company officers responsibility for this guideline?
Shall ensure that daily and monthly inspections of SCBA’s and Personal face pieces are documented, signed, and maintained.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Company Officers
Regarding monthly inspection reports what form is used?
Online air pack inventory form.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Quatermaster
What copies should quartermaster maintain and preparation for the annual state inspectors audit?
Monthly inspection reports.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Quatermaster
How often should airpack mechanics inspect, maintain, repair, and document the history of each SCBA?
Semi-Annually
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Deputy Chief of Training
Shall be designated by the command staff to ensure what is performed of the SCBAs assigned to the training facility?
Monthly inspections are completed and documented.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Members
All SCBA issues shall be reported to the quartermaster by when?
Before 0800
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Members
If an issue with an SCBA is discovered and it’s after business hours who should be contacted?
Battalion Chief
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Members
Any SCBA items found to not be acceptable during inspections shall be brought to who’s attention?
Station Officer’s
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Members
When should members arrange for Cascade regarding low SCBA cylinders?
Before 0830
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Responsibilities - Members
Stations low on bottles can contact the ___________ for what during what time?
—Quartermaster
—Full Bottles
—M-F Normal Business hours
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Facepiece
How should the face-piece be dried? Avoiding what?
— Air-Dried
— Sunlight or High Heat
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Back-frame and Harness
What should never be used to clean straps and harness assemblies?
— Chlorine bleach
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Back-frame and Harness -
Inspect the RIC-UAC coupling for what?
—Dirt
—Damage
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Cylinder
Check cylinder for?
4 Items
— Cracks
— Dents
— Heat damage
— Chemical Damage
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Cylinder
Check the valve to ensure what that it is free of?
— Debris
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Cylinder
Check cylinder gauge for __________ and ensure cylinder is properly ___________ to a minimum of _____ % or _________psi with 2 (what color) lights on the HUD?
— Damage
— Charged
— 90%
— 4050psi
— 2 green lights
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Cylinder
Check each cylinder manufacturer date (___________________ from the date of manufacturer) and hydrostatic test/retest date (within __________ years)?
— 15 years
— 5 years
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Hoses
Check all hoses for __________, _________, ___________ or __________.
— Cuts
— Abrasions
— Damage
— Cracks
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Regulator
When should the vibe-alert activate?
Pressure drops below 1/3 mark on the remote gauge.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Pak-Alert Distress Alarm
When should the Pak-Alert go into alarm?
— 20 seconds if the SCBA isn’t moved.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Pak-Alert Distress Alarm
How long will it take the Pak-Alert to go into full alarm after it has been activated?
— 12 seconds if the SCBA isn’t moved.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Inspection & Care - Guideline - Pak-Alert Distress Alarm
How do you reset the Pak-Alert?
— Depressing the yellow button twice.