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What two purposes does the inner mask serve on the BA face mask? |
Prevents misting and build up of carbon dioxide |
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The SDBA cylinder has a capacity of 8 litres (water capacity) and contains….litres of compressed air, when fully charged to……bar. Fill in the blank spaces with the missing information |
2160Ltres of air When fully charged to 300 bar |
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State two characteristics of heat stroke: |
Cessation of sweating and loss of partial or complete consciousness with possible convulsions |
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What three 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? |
● Knees ● Elbows ● Feet ● Lower arm ● Ankles ● Hands ● Neck |
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In assessing working duration, what six aspects of an incident should team leaders and wearers take into account? |
The amount of air taken to reach scene of operations Work rate at scene of operations Information from entry control and other teams Conditions within the incident Conditions on exit route may have deteriorated Consumption rates will be high on way out due to physical exertion |
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At an incident BA wearers should ensure they have at least……?bar reading on the Bodyguard when they report to the ECO |
240 bar |
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Spell ‘BRIGADE’ phonetically |
Bravo, romeo, india, golf, alpha, delta, echo |
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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? |
A test when taking over a set or following cylinder change, fireground a test Ensure they have at least 240 bar on the body guard reading when they present to eco Establish and confirm call sign with eco Hand their ba tally to eco on starting up |
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What search procedure is being carried out? |
Directional |
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An emergency team leader must be equipped with BA radio communications. List four other requirements of an emergency team leader |
Lead by a minimum leading firefighter Atleast as big as the largest B.A a team working on same task Rigged to the same level of personal protection as the B.A team wearers in the emergency Equipped with a second set for every 2 B.A wearers in the emergency team |
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Smoke issuing around the door provides useful information when carrying out door procedures. List three other examples of the useful information that can be provided by the outside of a door when carrying out door procedure? |
Hinges (Indicate the way the door opens) -Distinguishing features -Handles -Vision panels Hazard signs -Paint has blistered -PVC deformed |
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On hearing an 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 takes precedence over the work in hand but what other four factors should be considered? |
- Having sufficient reserves of air to enable effective assistance to be given - Maintaining safe egress - Whether the BA team is already carrying out a rescue - BA team hearing an ADSU / DSU should advice ECO / communications operative and should keep them informed of their actions |
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Which radio channel is normally used for BA communications? |
Channel 6 |
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A breathing apparatus set must not exceed 28 days without being worn for at least ___minutes under ______conditions and then a full ‘B’ test must be carried out. |
15mins Controlled conditions |
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It is the responsibility of the entry control operative to give BA teams their brief prior to entering the incident. (Is the statement true or false?) |
False |
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On what four occasions is an ‘A’ Test carried out? |
When taking over a BA set on station or at an incident Following a cylinder change (fire ground a test) When nominated to test a spare set Following respirator use only |
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It is the responsibility of the entry control operative to give BA teams their brief prior to entering the incident. (Is the statement true or false?) |
False |
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On what four occasions is an ‘A’ Test carried out? |
When taking over a BA set on station or at an incident Following a cylinder change (fire ground a test) 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 that three conditions are met. What are they? |
Ba team members are fit for re entry All ba wearers have a cylinder content of at least 190 bar The task is short in duration |
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It is the responsibility of the entry control operative to give BA teams their brief prior to entering the incident. (Is the statement true or false?) |
False |
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On what four occasions is an ‘A’ Test carried out? |
When taking over a BA set on station or at an incident Following a cylinder change (fire ground a test) 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 that three conditions are met. What are they? |
Ba team members are fit for re entry All ba wearers have a cylinder content of at least 190 bar The task is short in duration |
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The electronic low cylinder pressure warning device operates when sufficient air remains for ____? at a consumption rate of 50 litres per minute. Strenuous activity or high stress levels will reduce this time; light workload may extend it. |
12 mins |
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What should the ECO consider if they notice external indications of a change in conditions at the incident |
Should consider withdrawing team via the emergency evacuate all or selective button on eco board Inform the ic |
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Nominated ECO's must ensure that the entry control board (ECB) and the contents of the ECB pouch are available during their routine duties on station. List four more items of equipment that should be checked |
-Guide line in bag -Resuscitator (IEC pack) -Handheld radio for the ECO/communications operative -ECB tripod and Bracket |
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It is the responsibility of the entry control operative to give BA teams their brief prior to entering the incident. (Is the statement true or false?) |
False |
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On what four occasions is an ‘A’ Test carried out? |
When taking over a BA set on station or at an incident Following a cylinder change (fire ground a test) 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 that three conditions are met. What are they? |
Ba team members are fit for re entry All ba wearers have a cylinder content of at least 190 bar The task is short in duration |
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The electronic low cylinder pressure warning device operates when sufficient air remains for ____? at a consumption rate of 50 litres per minute. Strenuous activity or high stress levels will reduce this time; light workload may extend it. |
12 mins |
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What should the ECO consider if they notice external indications of a change in conditions at the incident |
Should consider withdrawing team via the emergency evacuate all or selective evacuation button on eco board Inform the ic |
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Nominated ECO's must ensure that the entry control board (ECB) and the contents of the ECB pouch are available during their routine duties on station. List four more items of equipment that should be checked |
-Guide line in bag -Resuscitator (IEC pack) -Handheld radio for the ECO/communications 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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It is the responsibility of the entry control operative to give BA teams their brief prior to entering the incident. (Is the statement true or false?) |
False |
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On what four occasions is an ‘A’ Test carried out? |
When taking over a BA set on station or at an incident Following a cylinder change (fire ground a test) 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 that three conditions are met. What are they? |
Ba team members are fit for re entry All ba wearers have a cylinder content of at least 190 bar The task is short in duration |
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The electronic low cylinder pressure warning device operates when sufficient air remains for ____? at a consumption rate of 50 litres per minute. Strenuous activity or high stress levels will reduce this time; light workload may extend it. |
12 mins |
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What should the ECO consider if they notice external indications of a change in conditions at the incident |
Should consider withdrawing team via the emergency evacuate all or selective button on eco board Inform the ic |
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Nominated ECO's must ensure that the entry control board (ECB) and the contents of the ECB pouch are available during their routine duties on station. List four more items of equipment that should be checked |
-Guide line in bag -Resuscitator (IEC pack) -Handheld radio for the ECO/communications 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 an 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 BA teams. |
5 mins |
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It is the responsibility of the entry control operative to give BA teams their brief prior to entering the incident. (Is the statement true or false?) |
False |
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If any team member has an uncontrolled loss of air then the team leader must withdraw their team and inform entry control. List six other occasions when a team leader must withdraw their team and inform entry control. |
Bodyguard gauge faulty or un readable Uncontrolled loss of air Loss of radio and telemetry simultaneously Low pressure warning device sounds Adsu/dsu sounds Confused or unwell team member Exposed to a irrespirable atmosphere due to dislodged or defective face masks Single unit if team cannot withdraw as single unit they must immediately go to entrapped procedures |
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Define ‘chronic respiratory risk’? |
A risk that presents long term risk to health but not an immediate risk to injury or health |
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What are the 4 ways the body dissipates heat? |
Convection: cooling by air currents flowing over the body Evaporation: sweat covers the skin and cooling happens when sweat evaporates Radiation: heat naturally flows from hotter to cooler regions Vaporisation: blood cooled in the lungs by inhalation of cool air |
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When a BA team becomes aware that they cannot withdraw from the scene of operations and go into entrapped procedure, what actions should they take? (MIDDROK) |
Maintain physical contact with other team members Inform the ECO/ comms operative Don’t adjust cylinder valve Don’t press additional flow Relax as much as possible in the circumstances, in reclined or seating posture, preferably against a wall for support and on an emergency team’s likely route Operate 1 dsu Keep speech and movement to a minimum Keep all personal lamps on |
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Heat exhaustion is an indicator of heat stress. List the other two? |
Heat stroke Heat cramps |
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When a defective BA set is sent away, what items are sent with the set? (BT-FLAP) |
Bodyguard key Tally Facemask in bag Log book All blank caps Personal line in pouch |
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List the 4 routine duties that a BA wearer must carry out on station? (HAIR) |
Keep the BA facemask seal free from Hair ‘A’ test when taking over a set, after a cylinder change, or when testing a ‘spare’ set Inform the Officer in Charge if their set has not had a 28 day test Report immediately any defects or missing equipment to the Officer in Charge |
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List the 4 routine duties that a BA wearer must carry out on station? (HAIR) |
Keep the BA facemask seal free from Hair ‘A’ test when taking over a set, after a cylinder change, or when testing a ‘spare’ set Inform the Officer in Charge if their set has not had a 28 day test Report immediately any defects or missing equipment to the Officer in Charge |
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List the 4 routine duties that a BA wearer must carry out on station? (HAIR) |
Keep the BA facemask seal free from Hair ‘A’ test when taking over a set, after a cylinder change, or when testing a ‘spare’ set Inform the Officer in Charge if their set has not had a 28 day test Report immediately any defects or missing equipment to the Officer in Charge |
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When a defective BA set is sent away, what items are not sent with the set? |
BA cylinder or cover BARIE equipment BA cable cutters and pouch |
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What is the minimum pressure of a cylinder for testing, and to be fitted to BA sets? |
270 |
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List the 4 routine duties that a BA wearer must carry out on station? (HAIR) |
Keep the BA facemask seal free from Hair ‘A’ test when taking over a set, after a cylinder change, or when testing a ‘spare’ set Inform the Officer in Charge if their set has not had a 28 day test Report immediately any defects or missing equipment to the Officer in Charge |
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When a defective BA set is sent away, what items are not sent with the set? |
BA cylinder or cover BARIE equipment BA cable cutters and pouch |
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What is the minimum pressure of a cylinder for testing, and to be fitted to BA sets? |
270 |
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The Bodyguard motion sensor pre-alarm will sound if it detects no movement within a ? second period, and the full alarm will sound if there is no movement for a further ? seconds |
30 15 |
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Describe the Dräger PSS 7000 BA set used by the LFB? |
Self-contained, Two-stage, Open circuit, Positive pressure, Compressed Air Breathing apparatus |
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Define respiration? |
The transport of oxygen from the outside air to the tissue, and the transport of CO2 in the opposite direction. These gases are exchanged between the air and blood stream in the lungs. |
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What are the two types of respiratory risk? |
Acute - pose an immediate risk of injury or threat to health is RPE is removed Chronic - may present a longer term risk to health, but no immediate if RPE is removed |
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What are the two types of respiratory risk? |
Acute - pose an immediate risk of injury or threat to health is RPE is removed Chronic - may present a longer term risk to health, but no immediate if RPE is removed |
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What 3 factors influence consumption rates? |
Fitness Stress Physical exertion |
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What are the two types of respiratory risk? |
Acute - pose an immediate risk of injury or threat to health is RPE is removed Chronic - may present a longer term risk to health, but no immediate if RPE is removed |
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What 3 factors influence consumption rates? |
Fitness Stress Physical exertion |
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What information should be added to the BA tally using a chinagraph pencil? |
Name and rank of the wearer Cylinder pressure (rounded down to nearest 10) Entry time into risk area using ECB clock |
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What should the ECO consider if they notice external indications of a change in conditions at the incident? |
They should consider [withdrawing the BA teams via the emergency ‘selective’ or ’evacuate-all’ button on the ECB] and [informing the IC]. |
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What should the ECO consider if they notice external indications of a change in conditions at the incident? |
They should consider [withdrawing the BA teams via the emergency ‘selective’ or ’evacuate-all’ button on the ECB] and [informing the IC]. |
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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 their hand held radio to the BA channel (6) Set up the ECB on the tripod and complete the ECB information panel, ensure the correct time is displayed Prompt the I.C. for a BA emergency team, when resources permit |
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There are 12 aide-memoires found in the BA entry control board pouch. |
1. Stage I – ECO duties 2. Stage II – ECPS duties 3. BA Sector officer duties. 4. BA communications operative 5. Distress to wearer procedure 6. Cylinder procedure 7. Not currently in use 8. Respirator entry control 9. Respirator decision tool 10. BA Entry control manual log on and off 11. Using manual calculations of duration 12. BA – maintain telemetry signal – deployment options 13. Emergency firefighter decontamination |
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There are 12 aide-memoires found in the BA entry control board pouch. |
1. Stage I – ECO duties 2. Stage II – ECPS duties 3. BA Sector officer duties. 4. BA communications operative 5. Distress to wearer procedure 6. Cylinder procedure 7. Not currently in use 8. Respirator entry control 9. Respirator decision tool 10. BA Entry control manual log on and off 11. Using manual calculations of duration 12. BA – maintain telemetry signal – deployment options 13. Emergency firefighter decontamination |
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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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There are 12 aide-memoires found in the BA entry control board pouch. |
1. Stage I – ECO duties 2. Stage II – ECPS duties 3. BA Sector officer duties. 4. BA communications operative 5. Distress to wearer procedure 6. Cylinder procedure 7. Not currently in use 8. Respirator entry control 9. Respirator decision tool 10. BA Entry control manual log on and off 11. Using manual calculations of duration 12. BA – maintain telemetry signal – deployment options 13. Emergency firefighter decontamination |
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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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There are 12 aide-memoires found in the BA entry control board pouch. |
1. Stage I – ECO duties 2. Stage II – ECPS duties 3. BA Sector officer duties. 4. BA communications operative 5. Distress to wearer procedure 6. Cylinder procedure 7. Not currently in use 8. Respirator entry control 9. Respirator decision tool 10. BA Entry control manual log on and off 11. Using manual calculations of duration 12. BA – maintain telemetry signal – deployment options 13. Emergency firefighter decontamination |
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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 two other advantages to be gained carrying out a compartment search? |
Each compartment is mapped out systematically as the BA team progresses ● Allows for ease of orientation and a search record to be established |
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There are 12 aide-memoires found in the BA entry control board pouch. |
1. Stage I – ECO duties 2. Stage II – ECPS duties 3. BA Sector officer duties. 4. BA communications operative 5. Distress to wearer procedure 6. Cylinder procedure 7. Not currently in use 8. Respirator entry control 9. Respirator decision tool 10. BA Entry control manual log on and off 11. Using manual calculations of duration 12. BA – maintain telemetry signal – deployment options 13. Emergency firefighter decontamination |
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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 two other advantages to be gained carrying out a compartment search? |
Each compartment is mapped out systematically as the BA team progresses ● Allows for ease of orientation and a search record to be established |
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How many identification numbers on a complete BA set and log book? |
9 |
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There are 12 aide-memoires found in the BA entry control board pouch. |
1. Stage I – ECO duties 2. Stage II – ECPS duties 3. BA Sector officer duties. 4. BA communications operative 5. Distress to wearer procedure 6. Cylinder procedure 7. Not currently in use 8. Respirator entry control 9. Respirator decision tool 10. BA Entry control manual log on and off 11. Using manual calculations of duration 12. BA – maintain telemetry signal – deployment options 13. Emergency firefighter decontamination |
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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 two other advantages to be gained carrying out a compartment search? |
Each compartment is mapped out systematically as the BA team progresses ● Allows for ease of orientation and a search record to be established |
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How many identification numbers on a complete BA set and log book? |
9 |
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The low cylinder pressure warning whistle operates when sufficient air remains for _________ minutes at a consumption rate of 50 litres per minute. Strenuous activity or high stress levels will reduce this time; light workload may extend it. |
10 |
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There are 12 aide-memoires found in the BA entry control board pouch. |
1. Stage I – ECO duties 2. Stage II – ECPS duties 3. BA Sector officer duties. 4. BA communications operative 5. Distress to wearer procedure 6. Cylinder flow chart 7. Not currently in use 8. Respirator entry control 9. Respirator decision tool 10. BA Entry control manual log on and off 11. Using manual calculations of duration 12. BA – maintain telemetry signal – deployment options 13. Emergency firefighter decontamination |
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Lung demand valve |
Supplies air at a breathable pressure to meet the demands/requirements of the wearer |
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What purpose does the inner mask serve on a ba mask |
Prevents misting Prevents build up of co2 |
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Lung demand valve |
Supplies air at a breathable pressure to meet the demands/requirements of the wearer |
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What purpose does the inner mask serve on a ba mask |
Prevents misting Prevents build up of co2 |
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The pneumatic system |
Assists in reducing cylinder pressure to a breathable pressure From 300 to 6-8 bar |
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Lung demand valve |
Supplies air at a breathable pressure to meet the demands/requirements of the wearer |
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What purpose does the inner mask serve on a ba mask |
Prevents misting Prevents build up of co2 |
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The pneumatic system |
Assists in reducing cylinder pressure to a breathable pressure From 300 to 6-8 bar |
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Duties and responsibilities of BA team leader |
Ensure ba team is fully briefed and de briefed Lead team to complete allocated tasks and return to ecp Promote and maintain regular communication within team Monitor working conditions to identify changes and assess impact on ba team and working duration Pass info on conditions, layout hazards and status to eco or comms op Pressure and telemetry checks ensuring ba team return to ecp before any lpw operates Exchange info on pressure readings with eco ( if loss of telemetry occurs) Ensure ba team remain together and exit at the same time Decide whether to continue to carry out operations if radio communications fail Promote task rotation for air management If necessary to deviate from the brief it is communicated to ic or sc prior to any change in tactics Ensure all ba team operate the withdrawal button on body guard when decideinf to return to ecp Ensure any unintended actuation of withdrawal button is communicated to eco Provide feedback to person responsible for exp on exit from risk area |
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When visibility is impaired, ba team members must maintain close personal contact with each by one of the following ? |
Actual physical contact between each ba member Attached by ba short personal line Within physical touching distance |
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When must the eco inform Ic and commit an emergency ba team |
A ba team or wearer has not returned to the ecp by their time of lpw and cannot be contacted to confirm safety and well-being Adsu/dsu is activated Ba team or wearer appear to be in distress or danger A ba |
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Stage 2 eco duties apply when more Than one ECP ReQuired more Than 6 BA Wearers Deployed InTO RiSK area at one Time THE INCIDENT AND STRUCTURES INVOLUED ARE COMPLEX AND DEMAND A GREATER DEGREE OF CONTROL A SUPERVISION BA OPERATIONS ARE LIKELY TO BE PrOTRACTED WHEN THE RISIC PRESENTED TO BA TEAMS DEMANDS A HIGHER LEVEL OF BA EMERGANCY PROUISION •EDBA IS REQUIRED • WHEN BA TELEMETRY REPEATER/LEAKY FEEDER IS DEPLOYED • CONFIRMED BASEMENT FiRE |
WHEN GUIDELiNES ARE REQUIRED COMMITTING WEARERS TO HI EX FOAM BA EMERGANCY TEAM HAS BEEN COMMiTTED WHEN CHEMICAL-PROTECTIVE ClOTHING WEARERS ARE OUT OF SIGHT OF ECP OTHER AGENCIES BEING COMMittED IN BA |
