Ch. 3 PPE and SCBA 2

Fire fighters should be able to don personal protective clothing within _____ seconds.

• 30

• 60

• 90

• 120

When donning SCBA, fire fighters should check that cylinder has a minimum of _____ percent of its rated maximum pressure.

• 40

• 50

• 70

• 90

What is the primary function of the purge valve on an SCBA?

• Supply air in the case of a regulator malfunction

• To get life of air cylinder

• To preserve air

• To refill cylinder

NFPA standards require an SCBA low-air alarm to sound when cylinder pressure drops to _____ percent of capacity.

• 10

• 15

• 25

• 35

How often should SCBA face pieces be fit-tested?

• bi-annually

• annually

• bi-weekly

• monthly

Pressure readings on an SCBA cylinder gauge and the regulator or remote pressure gauge should not differ by more than _____ psi

• 80

• 100

• 120

• 150

Who will consume air faster?

• Someone who works out three times a week

• Someone who never works out

• Someone who works out 4 times a wee

• Someone who works out 6 days a week

What are face pieces equipped with to help prevent fogging of the clear lens

• Nose cup

• Air line

• Purge valve

• Regulator

What should you always use before entering a confined space or a below-ground structure?

• PPE

• SCBA

• Flashlight

• None of the above

What is the realistic duration of an SCBA air supply compared to the rated durstion?

• It is much longer

• It is much shorter