TB SCBA Flashcards
SCBA labels with white numerals on colored backgrounds. The colored backgrounds indicate the type of unit to which the SCBA is assigned to. Which of the following designations is incorrect? A: MSU spare - yellow B: Battalion spare - orange C: Marine - green D: Haz - Mat - blue
Training Bulletin SCBA sec 10.3
A. Black
What odor does Hydrogen Chloride give off?
A: Odor of almonds
B: Pungent odor
C: Fruity odor
D: Hydrogen Chloride does not give off an odor but can be recognized by a reddish brown gas which can cause edema to the lungs leading to suffocation
B Training Bulletin SCBA Addendum 3
A. Hydrogen cyanide is a gas that is colorless but has a noticeable almond odor. Section 2
B. Hydrogen chloride is colorless, but has a pungent odor and is intensely irritating not only to your eyes but also to your respiratory tract which may swell enough to suffocate you. Section 5
C. Acetaldehyde gives off a fruity odor. Section 8
D. Nitrogen dioxide, a reddish brown gas, irritates your lungs, and enough of it can cause edema that blocks breathing. Section 6
Pak-tracker correct
A: When taking a reading with the Pak-Tracker, always pause for 4-5 seconds.
B: The Pak-Tracker will emit a two-tone audible alarm when it receives a signal from a pass device in full alarm for 20 seconds.
C: Once a Pak-Tracker locks onto one signal, It still retains the ability to receive additional Pass Alarm signals.
D: During a search, the LED’s will begin to light when the signal strength rises above the 50% level.
D
A – 3 to 4 seconds 7.9
B – full alarm for 10 seconds 5.2
C – Pak-Tracker receiver can only lock onto one SCBA at a time
If a company needs to place their FAST Pak OOS, they must obtain a replacement from A. MSU B. Admin Battalion C. Nearest Division D. Admin Division
B
APR correct use A. Certain fire conditions B. Asbestos incident non fire related C. Air conditions of less than 19.5% D. Confined space or permit req'd confined space
B
A NOT to be used in fire conditions
C 19.5-23%
D NOT to be used in either confined spaces or permit-required confined spaces
Draeger BG-4 Extended Duration SCBA (EDSCBA or Rebreather Mask) incorrect
A. EDSCBA is easily placed into operation, and requires no assembly prior to use
B. They will supply up to 4 hours of usable air
C. Rebreathers are not designed for routine FF ops or for underwater ops
D. An ice block is req’d at ambient temps above 32F. At temps below 32 ice block should not be used
A The Draeger Model BG-4 EDSCBA differs radically in design and operation from our standard Scott SCBA, and requires maintenance and assembly prior to use
Pak Tracker correct
A. Pak Tracker has a max range of 900 yards line of sight
B. Can be used in IDLH, explosive, and potentially flammable atmospheres
C. All units reporting to ICP shall bring Pak Tracker to Command Post if so equipped
D. FAST Unit FF other than member monitoring EFAS shall monitor the Pak Tracker
D
A Max range from an SCBAs transmitter to a Pak-Tracker handheld receiver is approximately 900 feet line of sight
B Not suitable for use in potentially flammable or
explosive atmospheres.
C brought to the Incident Command Post (ICP) by the FAST unit, Rescue and Squad companies
Heads Up Display has a red light to the far right flashing once per second indicates
A. SCBA is 1/4 full and member should immediately leave contaminated area alone
B. SCBA is 1/4 full and member should leave contaminated area accompanied by another member
C. Battery requires changing, and the member should immediately leave the contaminated are accompanied by another member
D. Battery requires changing but batteries have sufficient life for air remaining in cylinder for this operation
D
Battalion Spare SCBA incorrect
A. Battalion spares 1, 2, 3 should have an RT-2 attached to them stating annual PMP and be forwarded to MSU on Jan 1st
B. Battalion assigned SCBAs are forwarded to MSU with Battalion Spares for annual PMP
C. Battalion Commander shall forward an SCBA Status Report annually be November 1st
D. Status and PMP date of each Battalion Spare shall be included on SCBA status report
B Battalion spares are sent separate from assigned SCBAs.
Battalion assigned SCBAs are forwarded August 1.
Draeger EDSCBA. Which of the following statements regarding the use/capabilities of this Mask is incorrect?
A: The Draeger BG4 will provide the user up to 4 hours of usable air
B: The Draeger BG4 requires an Ice block only when in use at ambient temperatures above 32 degree Fahrenheit.
C: The Draeger BG4 has a warning alarm that operates when approximately 30 minutes of operational time remains.
D: The Draeger BG4 shall not be used with an operational plan that exceeds 3 hrs and 30 minutes.
Training Bulletin SCBA Addendum 4
Choice C is incorrect – Warning alarm operates when approximately 60 minutes of operational time remains. 6.1.4.
Pak Tracker incorrect
A. Pak Tracker handheld receiver is rated intrinsically safe and can be used in both potentially flammable and explosive atmospheres
B. FAST Unit, Rescue, and Squad shall bring their Pak Trackers to the ICP
C. Member of the FAST Unit will monitor the Pak Tracker. The rescue and squad Pak Tracker’s will remain at the Command Post, as a BU should the FAST Unit be deployed
D. Unlike EFAS, the Pak Tracker does not possess the ability to be updated when a spare mask is put in service
A
EDSCBA incorrect
A: Once members reach the point of operation, the safety management team will determine the duration of operations.
B: Incidents in tunnels, ships, and other large areas can pose serious communications challenges. Primary means of communication with the entry team will be post radio in the vicinity of the ops site and exit point.
C: The fast unit will be on air and accompany the operational units to the vicinity of the operation to obtain a size-up of conditions confronting the units.
D: The support unit shall serve as the communications link, relaying info between the entry team leader, operating units and the command post. They may be required to assist the fast unit with additional personnel during a mayday situation.
SCBA ADDENDUM 4
A – Incorrect – Prior to entry, the safety management team will determine duration of operations. 6.1.3
