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- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.When donning SCBA, all straps on the harness assembly and facepiece should be:Fully extended.Partially extendedAdjusted according to local SOP'sAdjusted for the individual
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which of the following BEST describes when an SCBA cylinder needs to be replaced?After first use of cylinderWhen the cylinder becomes completely emptyWhile performing short-term work in emergency operationsDuring inspection if cylinder contains less than 90% of capacity
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.At which frequency should personal protective equipment (PPE) be inspected?According to manufacturer's recommendationsWhen the firefighter feels the need to inspect the PPEAt the beginning of each shif and when is is usedOnce a year
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which types of SCBA air cylinders are tested every five years? a. Steel and aluminum b. Fully wrapped KevlarTM c. Fully wrapped fiberglass d. Hoop-wrapped aluminumFully wrapped KevlarSteel and
aluminumFully wrapped fiberglassHoop-wrappped aluminum - Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which of the following BEST describes why personal protective equipment (PPE) should never be altered?May create confusion at incident sceneMay cause misidentification with Incident CommandMay void manufacturer's warranty and endanger livesMay significantly increase breathing, heart rate, and skin temperature
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the role of the Breathing Apparatus Officer?Responsible for knowing the number and identity of all personnel using SCBA.Knows their location, function, and time of entry.Remains outside.All of the above
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Filter breathing is used if a firefighter's air supply is depleted and there are no other available means for getting air.TrueFalse
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Which statement is true about filter breathing?Filter breathing will not prevent the firefighter from inhaling toxic gases or otherwise hazardous substances.Filter breathing should only be used as addressed in a department's S.O.P.s and only when it is impossible to use other methods.A and BNone of the above
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Skip breathing is an emergency breathing technique used to extend the use of air supply.TrueFalse
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.When rescuing a downed firefighter you don't necessarily have to work in teamsTrueFalse