Trivia
Cylinders with a working duration of less than 15 minutes are classified as:
escape only
Type of batteries used in an SCBA? Bonus points: how many are used?
AA batteries? 6
Name a technique to reduce air consumption
humming, skip breathing, breath control
What type of mask is found on every Standish apparatus?
AV 3000 Medium
What do basic daily inspections include for the SCBA?
flow test/functional check, visual inspection, mask inspection, air level check (refill if below 4500psi), clean if necessary
Two ways to deactivate pass alarm. Extra 50 Points: What does PASS stand for?
movement and press the yellow button
Personal Alert Safety System
When is it acceptable to come "off air" while operating inside at a building fire?
Once building has been ventilated and metered showing safe levels of o2, HCN and CO.
In the event of a SCBA failure while in an IDLH environment, you should...
Declare a MAYDAY as necessary or Notify command of the issue and once you have exited the IDLH atmosphere
Notify partner/Company officer and leave the building immediately
What steps must be completed when placing and SCBA back in service after use?
Mask Cleaned: Head net, mild soap and water. Face piece 70% Isopropyl Alcohol. Keep out of mask bags until dry
Pack Cleaned: Soap and water, rinse and let air dry
Bottle Re-Filled: 4500 PSI!!!
Straps: Both pack and masks, fully extended and untangled
What piece of the SCBA reduces high pressure air down to a lower PSI capable of breathing?
High Pressure Regulator
What pressure will the Vibralert activate? (150 Points) When the low pressure warning activates, the firefighter should (150 points)
1500 psi or 1/3 of tank
Notify their partner/company officer about alarm activation and both wearer and partner should exit the IDLH environment.
What physical feature is a contraindication for SCBA mask use?
facial hair
How long are Standish SCBA bottles "Rated" for breathing time? Extra 50 Points: How long is the RIT bottles rated for?
30 Minutes
RIT 1 hour
What do the lights on the heads-up display indicate?
2 Green: 100%
1 Green: 75%
1 Yellow slow flashing: 50%
1 Red rapid flashing: 25%
What are 3 ways to re-supply air to a downed firefighter?
"Hot Fill" through Universal Air Connection (UAC)
EBSS/ "Buddy Breathing"
Mask or Regulator replacement
What is the reason that the use of standard eyeglass frames is not recommended while wearing an SCBA?
They will prevent a complete mask seal
Name 3 ways to determine how much air you have left in your tank?
Remote Air Supply Gauge
Bottle Gauge
Heads Up Display (HUD)
What does EBSS stand for (250 points) and How does it work? (250 Points)
Emergency Breathing Support System
Allows two SCBA users to breath off of both air tanks, draining the lowest pressure tank first.
What are the four numbers recorded during an SCBA check?
hydro date, air level, bottle number, and pack number
How often should one be fit tested for an SCBA mask? Bonus points: NFPA standard that requires fit testing?
annually, NFPA 1404