SOG 6-10 Air Management Flashcards
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management
What are 3 indicators that would let you know that your air cylinder has 1/2 air remaining?
- head sup display
- control console
- air cylinder gauge
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management
When are personnel expected to be out of IDLH?
- before their low air alarm vibralert activates at 1/3 (33%)
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management
What is required upon activation of the vibralert?
- immediate action by individual and crew
- notify IC and exit as a complete crew
- once out, confirm all are accounted for and advise IC
- if someone is trapped lost or injured call a MAYDAY
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management
If a member is unable to exit due to being lost trapped or injured they should?
- call a mayday
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management What does IDLH stand for in the context of the provided SOG?
A) Immediate Danger to Life and Health
B) Important Duty in Low Hazards
C) In-depth Dangerous Level of Heat
D) Intense Deployment for Lifesaving Hazards
A) Immediate Danger to Life and Health
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management When should crew members notify their Captain about the remaining air in their SCBA according to the guideline?
A) 1/3 (33%) cylinder
B) 1/2 (50%) cylinder
C) 2/3 (66%) cylinder
D) Full (100%) cylinder
B) 1/2 (50%) cylinder
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management What action is recommended when the vibralert (low-air alarm) activates?
A) Continue working until the air supply is depleted
B) Immediately exit as a complete crew
C) Notify the Incident Commander later
D) Ignore the alarm and continue the task
B) Immediately exit as a complete crew
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management What is the purpose of the remaining 33% of air supply in an emergency situation during exit?
A) Complete the assigned task
B) Use as a reserve for unforeseen emergencies
C) Share with crew members running low on air
D) Signal completion of the work to the Captain
B) Use as a reserve for unforeseen emergencies
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management When should personnel call a MayDay according to the guideline?
A) When they feel tired
B) When they need a break
C) Unable to exit due to being lost, trapped, or injured
D) At the start of their shift
C) Unable to exit due to being lost, trapped, or injured
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management What does MayDay signify in the context of the SOG?
A) Celebratory day for crew members
B) Emergency call when unable to exit
C) Start of the working day
D) An indication of high air supply
B) Emergency call when unable to exit
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management How often should personnel check their SCBA?
A) Once a week
B) Once a month
C) At the beginning of each shift
D) Only during training sessions
C) At the beginning of each shift
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management What does the vibralert indicate in the SOG?
A) Low air supply warning
B) High air supply warning
C) Equipment malfunction
D) Shift completion signal
A) Low air supply warning
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management Who is responsible for notifying the Incident Commander of a low-air warning alarm at an emergency scene?
A) Only the Captain
B) Only the crew member with the warning
C) All personnel
D) Only the crew leader
C) All personnel
All personnel are responsible to report a low-air warning alarm at an emergency scene to the IC as it may be an indication that a crew member is in trouble
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management What is the purpose of the reserve air supply according to the guideline?
A) To extend work hours
B) To complete the assigned task
C) To be used in emergencies during exit
D) To share with crew members
C) To be used in emergencies during exit
According to SOG 6-10 Air Management When should personnel exit an IDLH atmosphere according to air management guidelines?
A) Before reserve air supply is activated
B) After vibralert activates
C) Only when instructed by the Incident Commander
D) At the start of the task
A) Before reserve air supply is activated
