*TB 139- Air Management Policy Flashcards
LAFD’s air management policy follows the recommendations set forth in what NFPA standard?
1404 Standard for Fire Service Respiratory Protection Training
Air management:
Supervisors and members share responsibility for and shall consider time needed for safe exit when objective is reached or SCBA air reserve is at ___% whichever occurs first.
50
Air management:
At a minimum, Company Commanders shall ensure all members participate in company based drills how often?
Quarterly
Air management:
When using a SCBA in an IDLH, careful thought and consideration must be given to personal experience, physical conditioning and experience of your ______.
Crew
True or false?
Activation of the low air alarm is an immediate action item for the individual and the crew to retreat to a safe area/non IDLH environment
True
Air management:
All members shall participate in proficiency testing at the company level with regard to proper donning, use and familiarity with SCBA. When is this done?
Annually in January
According to our Air Management policy:
When shall a member “on air” start to exit from an IDLH environment?
Before the low air alarm begins to sound