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The lfb provides the following respiratory protective equipment to be used at incidents and in training |
•Standard duration breathing apparatus(SDBA) and extended duration breathing apparatus •Respirators •Powered respirator protective suits |
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What are the four respiratory hazards |
•Chronic •Airbourn particulates •Acute |
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Generally the larger the individual the more air they will consume, but this will not always be the case and cumsuption rates are influenced by a number of factors such as... |
PHYSICAL EXERTION PHYSICAL FITNESS STRESS |
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What are the 4 ways in which the body cools itself |
Radiation Convection Vapourisation Evaporation |
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Heat stress may cause fire firefighters to suffer progressively from what physical effects |
Heat cramps Heat exhaustion Heat stroke |
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What are the minimum rest and recovery periods for firefighters who may be required to re-use BA at an incident are what? |
•30mins rest and 500ml after ambient BA wear •60mins rest and 1000ml after hot and humid BA wear |
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What is the spec of The dräger PSS 7000 Compressed Air Breathing apparatus. |
•Weighs 15.5kg •Standard Duration Breathing Apparatus(SDBA) working duration is 31mins at 50lpm consumption rate •Self contained, Two stage, Open circuit, Positive pressure, Compressed, Air, Breathing apparatus set (STOPCAB) |
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Time of Warning operates when pressure reaches? |
84bar |
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The pneumatic low pressure warning whistle engages at what pressure |
74 (+/-5)bar |
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When will the low battery warning signal operate |
5.5volts and will beep every 9 seconds |
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What details will be found on the BA control tally |
Brigade name The cylinder pressure Identification The role Name of wearer The actual time entry into the risk areA (using the clock on the ECB) Dosimeter reading can recorded on reverse |
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The compressed Air BA cylinder uses |
The SDBA cylinder has a capacity of 8ltrs(water capacity) and contains 2160ltrd of compressed air when fully charged to 300bar. Weighs 8.5kg Cylinder shoulders are painter black and white 30 year life span Right angled breathing valve |
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What are the safety procedures when carrying a cylinder |
Carry one at a time They should be carried at arms length, vertically, ensuring a firm grip around the neck and not the valve The cylinder valve opening must always be directed away from yourself and other staff |
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When receiving a cylinder it is deemed defective if what apply? |
The body of the cylinder is scored The valve assembly or outlet thread is damaged The hydraulic test is out of date. They are tested every 5 years(less then 28 days before the test date shown) |
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When are the personal line and cable cutters tested |
On receipt, after use and 28days When allocated tons wearer on station/at an incident |
