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31 Cards in this Set
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Heat stress may cause firefighters to heat stroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion. Which one needs prompt medical attention? |
Heat stroke. |
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Radiation is one way the body dissipates heat. List the other 3 ways. |
Vaporisation Evaporation Convection |
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What should the ECO consider if they notice external indications of a change in conditions at the incident? |
Inform the OIC Withdraw crews using the individual withdrawal buttons or evacuate all button. |
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Respirators can be used in oxygen deficient and toxic atmospheres, true or false? |
False |
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What 3 parts of the body are firefighters encouraged to cool in cold water in order to limit heat build up and make sure the effects are minimised? |
Elbows Lower arms Hands |
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The SDBA working duration is _____ mins at _____ litres per minute consumption rate. |
31 50 |
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At what pressure does the electronic low pressure warning device actuate? |
84 bar |
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When the key is removed from the bodyguard, what colour is the L.E.D that will display? |
Flashing green light |
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Once the IC or SC has decided where to site the ECP, what five actions should the ECO complete before they are ready to accept BA wearers? |
Don the ECO tabard Set up the resuscitator for immediate use Switch to channel 6 on the radio (BA channel) Set up the ECB on the tripod and complete the ECB information panel, ensure the correct time is displayed. Prompt the IC for a BA emergency team, when resources permit. |
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Smoke issuing around a door provides useful information when carrying out door procedure. List the other examples of the useful information that can be provided by the outside of a door when carrying out door procedure? |
Hinges Handles Signage Vision panels PVC deformed Blistered paint Distinguishing features |
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What is the maximum number of wearers that can be connected by their personal lines to carry out search procedures? |
4 |
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One advantage of carrying out a compartment search is it is suitable for searching a range of structures, particularly complex multi-compartmented structures with many interconnecting rooms. List 2 other advantages. |
Each compartment is mapped out systemically as the BA team progresses. Allows for ease of orientation and a search record to be established. |
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What is the minimum cylinder pressure reading that must be displayed on one wearers bodyguard for re-entry into a risk area? |
190 |
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It is the responsibility of the entry control operative to give BA teams their brief prior to to entering the incident, true or false? |
False |
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What is the weight of a full BA set? |
15.5kg |
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How many matching ID numbers are on a BA set and logbook? |
9 |
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What is the test frequency of a B test? |
On receipt After use Part of the 28 day test |
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One of the duties of a BA wearer at an incident is to Don and start in safe air, list the other four. |
Undertake an A test when taking over a set or following cylinder change Ensure they have at least 240 bar reading on the bodyguard when reporting to the ECO Establish and confirm a call sign with the ECO Hand their BA tally and key to the ECO on starting up |
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Exceptionally their may be operational circumstances where one firefighter wearing BA would suffice. In what circumstances can this procedure be applied? |
In the open air In line of sight of the ECO |
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On hearing the ADSU/DSU the BA team leaders of all BA teams are to direct their BA teams to investigate the source of the sound. Rendering assistance to the BA wearer in distress take precedence to the work in hand but what other 4 factors should be considered? |
Having sufficient reserves of air to enable effective assistance to be given. Maintain safe egress Whether the BA team is already carrying out a rescue BA team on hearing an ADSU/DSU should should advise the ECO and keep them informed of their actions. |
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List the components of the BARIE radio |
Bone conduction microphone Earpiece Push to talk button |
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What 2 purposes does the inner mask serve on the BA face mask? |
Prevents the mask from steaming up Prevents a build up of CO2 |
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2 characteristics f heat stroke |
Cessation of sweating Full or partial loss of consciousness Convulsions |
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In assessing working duration, what 6 aspects of an incident should team leaders take in to account? |
Air taken to reach the scene of operations Work rate at the scene of operations Conditions of the incident that decrease the effective working duration or cause physical exhaustion Possibility he conditions of exit routes have deteriorated Information received from entry control and other teams The consumption rates on the way out will be higher due to the natural effects of physical exertion or any increased exertion such as exit from a basement |
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An emergency team leader must be equipped with BA radio communications. List 4 other requirements of an emergency team. |
Led by a minimum of leading firefighter At least as large as the largest BA team or teams working together on the same task. Rigged to the same level as the BA teams already committed. Equipped with one second set for every 2 BA wearers in the emergency team |
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What channel is normally used for BA communications? |
6 |
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On what 4 occasions is an A test carried out? |
When taking over a BA set Following a cylinder change When nominated to test a spare set Following respirator use only |
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If, after withdrawing and closing down, a BA team is required to re-enter the risk area to perform a specific task they may re-enter provided three conditions are met what are they? |
BA team members are fit for re entry All BA team members have a cylinder content of at least 190 bar The task will be of short duration |
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Nominated ECOs must ensure that the entry control board and the contents of the ECB pouch are available during their routine duties on station. List 4 more items of equipment that should be checked. |
Guideline in bag resuscitator IEC pack handheld radio for the ECO operative ECB tripod and Bracket |
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Where is the BA team call sign recorded on the ECB |
In the remarks column |
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Should and ECB fail a second ECB must be operating with the BA tallies inserted and telemetry signal established within ____ minutes of the first ECB failing or the IC must consider withdrawing the the BA teams. Fill in the blank missing information. |
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