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| What does SCBA stand for? |
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Definition
| Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. |
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Term
| Name the four types of cylinders? |
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Definition
Carbon-fiber (OFD uses)
Kevlar (yellow in color)
Fiber-glass
Aluminum/Steel |
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Term
| How often are carbon fiber cylinder hydro. tested? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the maximum service life of a composite cylinder? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name the four conditions to use an SCBA? |
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Definition
oxygen deficient atmosphere
high temperature
smoke filled environment
toxic environment |
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Term
| Name the four components of an SCBA? |
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Definition
cylinder
harness
regulator
face-piece/mask |
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Term
| How many cubic feet of air are in a 30, 45, and 60 min. cylinder? |
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Definition
30 min.=45 square cubic feet
45 min.=60 square cubic feet
60 min.=88 square cubic feet |
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Term
| What does CBRN stand for? |
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Definition
| Chemical, Biological, Radioligical, Nuclear |
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Term
| At what psi does the low-air alarm go off? |
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Definition
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Term
| At what psi does the braided line opperate? |
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Definition
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Term
| At what pressure does the smooth line opperate? |
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Definition
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Term
| At what pressure does the mask mounted regulator (MMR) opperate? |
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Definition
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Term
| When do you check your SCBA? |
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Definition
| every shift, after every use and monthly |
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Term
| How full must a cylinder be to be in service? |
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Definition
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Term
Which of the following is approved by NIOSH below?
EBBS( Emergency Buddy Breathing System) or Quick-Fill |
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Definition
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Term
| At what percent does OSHA define as a oxygen deficient atmosphere? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is a normal oxygen rich atmosphere? |
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Definition
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Definition
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| At what percentage does Carbon Monoxide bind with hemoglibin? |
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Definition
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Term
| What does a hydrostatic sticker need to be official? |
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Definition
| labeled, signed and laminated. |
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Term
| Where is the born-on-date of a cylinder located? |
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Definition
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Term
| Name the two types of SCBA |
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Definition
open-circuit
closed-circuit |
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Term
| Other then volume, name four reasons to take a cylinder out of service? |
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Definition
exposed fibers
heat damage
deep scratches
valve damage
damage threads
cracks
experation date |
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