*SCBA

Question 1

The backpack is designed to transfer ___% of the load to hips

Answer 1

60

Question 2

The backpack harness and cylinder weight approximately ____ lbs.

Answer 2

30.25

Question 3

The air cylinder has a maximum working pressure of _____ psi

Answer 3

4,500

Question 4

When full, the 45 min air cylinder contains ____ cubic feet of air

Answer 4

65.6

Question 5

When full, the 60 min air cylinder contains ____ cubic feet of air

Answer 5

87

Question 6

The air cylinders time rating is classified at a user rate of ___ liters per minute.

Answer 6

40 liters

Question 7

The air cylinder is hydrostatically tested every ___ years

Answer 7

5

Question 8

The department designator for newer bottles is “LFD” imprinted on the ___ inch luminescent band.

Answer 8

2”

Question 9

The first stage regulator lowers cylinder air pressure to a nominal ___ psi

Answer 9

115

Question 10

The relief valve on the first stage regulator activates to protect the system when the regulator pressure exceeds ___ to ___ psi.

Answer 10

200-225

Question 11

The low pressure SCBA audible alarm activates at ____ to ____ psi.

Answer 11

1035-1215 psi

Question 12

Once the low pressure SCBA audible alarm activates, the audible alarm will continue to sound until the air pressure drops below ___ psi

Answer 12

200

Question 13

When the pressure drops below 50% of cylinder capacity, the HUD LED representing 1/2 cylinder capacity starts to flash, and continues to flash for a short time (approximately __ seconds) before returning to continuously lit.

Answer 13

20 sec

Question 14

When pressure drops to 25%, the 1/4 LED on the HUD will turn ___ and begin to flash between ____ and ____ psi.

Answer 14

1. Red

2. 1035-1215

Question 15

When the pressure drops to ___% of cylinder capacity, the red 1/4 HUD LED begins to flash noticeably faster and continues flashing in this manner until air pressure drops below approximately ___ psi,at which time the display will turn off

Answer 15

1. 10%

2. 200 psi

Question 16

There are how many battery status indicators amber LEDs on the SCBA?

Answer 16

3

HUD
Backpack harness
PASS device

Question 17

The amber LED on the Backpack and PASS device will flash once every ___ seconds to indicate a usable battery condition

Answer 17

10

Question 18

The amber LED on the Backpack and PASS device flashes every ___ seconds to indicate a low battery condition

Answer 18

2

Question 19

Turning the bypass knob on the second stage regulator clockwise or counterclockwise will provide a constant air flow?

Answer 19

Counterclockwise

Question 20

On the PASS, depress the red “ALARM” button for __ to __ sec to put into full alert.

Answer 20

1 to 2

Question 21

Lack of movement for ___ seconds will activate the staged alarm with LED lights alternating what colors?

Answer 21

1. 20 sec

2. Green and red

Question 22

After 20 seconds of no movement the “staged” PASS alarm begins. Volume then increases every __ seconds of inactivity with full alarm being reached at ___ to ___ seconds.

Answer 22

1. 5 sec

2. 30-45 sec

Question 23

The buddy breather system consists of ___ inch intermediate pressure hose with a “Y” block

Answer 23

39”

Question 24

For the VAS button, one depression yields push to talk feature or depressing the button ___ times will yield hands free continuous use. Depressing the button ___ additional times will turn unit off.

Answer 24

2 and 2

Question 25

The escape filter cartridge lasts up to ___ minutes during an escape from an emergency situation after your Self Contained Breathing Apparatus fails or runs out of air.

Answer 25

15 min

Question 26

How many times can the escape cartridge be used?

Answer 26

Only once

Question 27

True or false? The escape filter cartridge can be effective in an oxygen deficient environment

Answer 27

No, the escape cartridge is not intended for use in an oxygen deficient environment

Question 28

If the filter is deployed, the member must forward an F-225 to what bureau outlining the circumstances requiring its use? What other form must be attached for replacement of the escape cartridge?

Answer 28

1. Emergency Services Bureau | 2. F-80

Question 29

Practice escape cartridges are what color? Where can you obtain them?

Answer 29

1. Red | 2. Battalion office

Question 30

Which member completes the connection of their buddy breathing hose to the buddy breathing "Y" block?

Answer 30

The member out of air

Question 31

Which member leads the buddy breathing team toward a safe area after connection?

Answer 31

The member supplying air

Question 32

Repairs by members are limited to what two things?

Answer 32

Batteries and the 1st stage regulator "o" ring

Question 33

The air pressure indicators on each side of the cylinder valve should read with in ____ lbs of each other

Answer 33

500

Question 34

One of the daily checks after opening the air cylinder valve is to then close the air cylinder valve and check the air pressure indicated on pressure gauge for approximately ___ seconds, watching for a drop in PSI. A drop in PSI indicates a leak in the system.

Answer 34

20 seconds

Question 35

When full, the 45-minute air cylinder has ____ liters of air supply

Answer 35

1,800

Question 36

The RIC bag contains a first stage pressure reducer with ___ feet of intermediate pressure hose

Answer 36

10

Question 37

The RIC kit has a total of ____ ft of drop line rope

Answer 37

150'

Question 38

How often should the RIC kit be inspected?

Answer 38

Daily and after use

Question 39

The SCBA PASS alarm provides between ___ to ___ decibels at full alarm

Answer 39

97-103 Minimum requirement is 95 decibels

Question 40

The SCBA consists of how many major component groups?

Answer 40

10

Question 41

The battery pack located right lower side of SCBA harness uses how many Duracell "C" size batteries only?

Answer 41

4

Question 42

The SCBA cylinder gauge is graduated in ____ psi increments ranging from 0 to _____ psi

Answer 42

1000 psi increments 6000 psi

Question 43

SCBA buddy breather system: When connected, the SCBA with the ____ (higher/lower?) pressure will supply both breathers until the ____(higher/lower?) psi bottle is exhausted, then it switches to the ____ (higher/lower?) psi bottle.

Answer 43

1. Higher 2. Higher 3. Lower

Question 44

The SCBA VAS system requires what size of batteries and how many?

Answer 44

3 AAA batteries

Question 45

Below what PSI do you change out the SCBA air cylinder for a new one?

Answer 45

Below 4000 psi

Question 46

45 min SCBA air cylinder use: During high demands, it is possible to use ___ liters per minute, reducing cylinder duration to ___ minutes total.

Answer 46

100 liters 18 minutes

Question 47

RIC kit: The intrinsically safe flashlight secured by an integrated flashlight holder may be used hands free or removed from the kit for use. Uses ___ "C" size batteries.

Answer 47

3

Question 48

Part of cleaning the SCBA face piece is to disinfect the facepiece in a warm suitable sanitizing solution, such as a "hypochlorite solution" by mixing ___ tablespoons of chlorine bleach with 1 gallon of water.

Answer 48

2

Question 49

Most damage and defects to the SCBA are caused by _____ or _____

Answer 49

foreign matter or careless handling

Question 50

The backpack has three integrated carrying handles with carabiner attachment points rated at ____ lbs

Answer 50

1000