Term
| What type of SCBA do we use in the OFD? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What are the three agencies that govern SCBA's? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Three main components of the SCBA |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What does CBRN stand for? |
|
Definition
| Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear |
|
|
Term
| What does the green band on the top of the cylinder indicate? |
|
Definition
| High pressure bottle. (4500 psi) |
|
|
Term
| What are the two types of SCBA? |
|
Definition
| Positive pressure, Demand |
|
|
Term
| What is the approx pressure that is maintained inside the mask? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What are our bottles made of? |
|
Definition
| Aluminum bottle, carbon fiber wrap, and a clear coat. |
|
|
Term
| What is the life span of our bottles? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| How often do our bottles need to be hydrostaticaly tested? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the safety factor that the bottles are tested to? |
|
Definition
| 3 times the bottle pressure. Aprrox. 12,000 psi |
|
|
Term
| The burst disc that is on the neck of the bottle is made of what, and will fail at what pressure? |
|
Definition
| Copper, and 10% over rated pressure or approx 6750 psi. |
|
|
Term
| High pressure hoses are identified by what? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Low pressure hoses are identified by what type of hose. |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| Chest guage and the bottle gauge need to be within what range? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What is the NFPA standard on SCBA use for the fire service? |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
| What are the three ways to don an SCBA in the OFD? |
|
Definition
| Overhead method, Side method, and Seat mounted method |
|
|
Term
| How often should you do an SCBA check in the field? |
|
Definition
|
|
