TB SCBA Flashcards
The CBRN approval means SCBA meets NIOSH & NFPA criteria for exposure to _ & _ agents
If a member using SCBA runs out of air he must _
Liquid mustard & Sarin agents
Remove regulator from facepiece, notify Off & leave contaminated area accompanied by another member using SCBA
Code of Federal Regulations defines Confined space as _
Not designed for continuous human occupancy, Large enough for a person to enter & work, & limited means for entry & escape
Can contact lenses be worn under SCBA
Yes, glasses can also be worn as long as they don’t interfere w/seal between face & facepiece. Members shall submit a corrective lens prescription that is less than 1 year old & contains their PD measurement. Medical exams are on Member’s own time. MSU-1 faxed by member to MSU
Add 2 3.1
Can SCBA be used underwater
Date of Manufacture is listed on SCOTT label by month & year. Service life of air cylinder is _. Hydrostatic testing done every _
Never- if submerged OOS
15 Years; 5 years
On the top of an SCBA cylinder is the number 102. What does this indicate
How can you ID cylinders that have been retested for Hydrostatic testing
Hydrostatic testing done January of 2002. Retested in January 2007 (5 years)
Round Hydro Re-certified label glued to it w/month & year of retest (10 year mark)
45 minute cylinder = approximately _ liters
End of Service Time Indicator (EOSTI) alarms (vibralert & HUD) actuate approximately _
1800 liters
25% of full cylinder remainder in cylinder & valve assembly
What happens if an SCBA cylinder is used in a pressurized tunnel at 2 atmospheres
All spare cylinders shall be inspected
Duration 1/2 as long compared to 1 atmosphere
Weekly on Mondays for Full pressure (Depots, Hi-rise units, Reserve rig)
How do you ID Training cylinders
Can spare cylinders be used for Training purposes such as Unconscious FF removal
Blue top &/or polymer protective sleeve (not to be used for FF purposes)
No- use training kit only
Can wrenches be used to tighten couplings to cylinders
How do you tighten Nylon O-Ring
Never- hand tight only
1/8” Allen wrench & 7/16” open end wrench
Can the Universal Air Connector (UAC) be used as a quick charge
What if a UAC is missing a dust cover
UAC is emergency replenishment only- Not to be used for routing recharging
OOS- allows damage to UAC or debris to enter
PRA reduces operating pressure to _
Malfunction of PRA primary system will automatically direct breathing air into a secondary system causing _
100 psi before entering regulator’s low pressure hose
Operating pressure to reduce to 150 psi & cause vibralert alarm to activate. Member must leave IDLH
Failure of Primary & Secondary system in open position will activate Relief Valve in PRA. This will _
Rapidly discharge all pressure in excess of 185 psi into the atmosphere. Partially close cylinder to minimize air release. Leave IDLH
The pressure inside a donned facepiece is (higher/lower) than pressure outside
If after donning the facepiece, the manual shut off fails to release- what is done
Positive pressure is higher than atmosphere pressure to prevent contaminants from entering
Turn red purge valve downward 180 degrees to start flow of air & notify Off & leave to safe area
What is done for failure of regulator in the open position (too much air flow in facepiece)
Do the vibralert & HUD work dependently or independently w/each other
Air flow can be controlled by opening the purge valve fully & partially closing the cylinder valve. Leave IDLH
Independently- may not activate at precisely the same time
The HUD consists of
If the cylinder is turned on & all 5 lights on the HUD illuminate for 20 seconds- what does this indicate
4 rectangular lights for Full, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 & a fifth round red light for low battery
Everything normal- operation of all 5 lights must be verified every time SCBA turned on
When does the HUD begin flashing
Which straps are tightened 1st on facepiece
1/2 cylinder (yellow) 1 flash per second; At 1/4 Red light flashes 10X a second
Bottom 1st & then top (bottom’s up)
A round light indicator on far right of display lights for 20 seconds & then begins to flash slowly once a second. What does this indicate?
Low battery- still have sufficient life to operate HUD longer than longest duration of SCBA cylinder, however, batteries must be changed immediately upon termination of use of SCBA or before re-entry into Hazardous atmosphere
Motion sensor module does not sense motion of SCBA for _ pre-alarm
If SCBA full alarm is heard for _ seconds- notify IC
20 seconds pre-alarm; 12 more seconds after that full alarm
10 seconds
What does it mean if you are using your SCBA & sensor module chirps every 2 seconds & the green light on control module goes out
Low battery- continue to operate for a period of time greater than longest duration cylinder available, but must be replaced before using again
How do you change batteries on Pak Alert
Phillips screwdriver to loosen cover, install 6 new AA batteries of same brand (Do NOT mix brands & change all at once). Requisition replacement batteries faxing RT-2 to MSU
Is Pak-Alert intrinsically safe
What is done with OOS SCBA
Yes
Replace w/Battalion spare. Defects included on SCBA Record Card (SD-30), RT-2, have Division messenger deliver to MSU
SCBA is inspected _ (After-Before-After)
Immediately After 0900 & 1800 roll calls, Immediately Before MUD, & After each use
FF w/problem obtaining proper seal- repositions & tries again to no avail. A different FF achieves a good seal resulting in original FF needing a new facepiece size. What does Off do?
Notify Safety Command & MSU immediately via telephone, Company Commander report to Bureau of Ops, & FF shall not enter IDLH
How can you check Pak-Alert battery in the off position
A full alarm condition- audible tone can exceed 85 decibels at approximately_’
Press & hold reset button on console. Green sufficient & Red- batteries must be replaced before SCBA used again
10’
Is activation of Vibralert alarm an indicator that valve is fully open
What happens if FF becomes entangled or trapped
No- turn counterclockwise until fully opened to stop position
Transmit Mayday & then attempt to free self. Cancel Mayday after freed
Which emergency procedure done if entangled in rear
Quick Release- both shoulder straps extended & belt released. Left hand on strap & turn to left 180 degrees
_ maneuver necessary to pass beneath low clearance
When using Swim move or Reduced profile which hand leads through
Low profile- left hand stays on shoulder strap
Right shoulder & right knee (placing left 1st may cause low pressure hose to get pinched)
Air supply options for members/civilians
Members- FAST Pak/Spare SCBA;
Civilians- FAST Pak other than FAST unit or Spare SCBA
You have a damaged facepiece leaking air. You tried covering with your hand, what else is done
Continue to cover & press manual shut off after each breath. If too large to allow shut off to release- use purge valve for each breath. Leave IDLH
One member forcibly strikes another member w/4 distinct blows on shoulder & pulls member in specific direction - this means
Emergency exists
Disinfect & clean SCBA
Hypochlorite solution consists of _; Immerse facepiece for _ minutes
During Roll Call inspection & after members assigned SCBA for tour, & after use
1/4 cup Chlorine bleach to 1 gallon water (1:100 dilution). Never increase concentration; 5 minutes (Never longer)
How do you disinfect regulator
Spray minimum of 6 full pumps of 70% Isopropyle alcohol & allow 10 minute contact time to disinfect prior to rinsing