COMPETENCE 13 ENGINE

OPERATIONAL The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing apparatus the regulator in an

(SCBA) bypasses_____. emergency

OPERATIONAL Prior to entering a compartment containing an atmosphere A demand-type

potentially dangerous to life or health, you should don an breathing apparatus
approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Which one of the
listed devices is a self-contained breathing apparatus?

OPERATIONAL Why should you wear a self-contained breathing apparatus Because carbon
before entering the engine room after the fixed CO2 system has dioxide dilutes the
been discharged to combat a major fire? oxygen concentration
in the atmosphere
and may cause
asphyxiation.

Manufacturers of self-contained breathing apparatus use color I, II & III

coded facepieces to indicate different sizes. Which of the
following statements is true concerning the colors of SCBA
facepieces? I. Size "Small" is green II. Size "Large" (standard) is
black III. Size "Extra Large" is red

While wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus the alarm I, II & III

bell begins ringing. Which of the following conditions does this
indicates? I. There is a 4-5 minute supply of air remaining in the
air cylinder II. There is approximately 500 psi (3.5 Mpa) of
pressure left in the air cylinder III. The wearer should immediately
leave the contaminated area

Why should you wear a self-contained breathing apparatus I, II & III

before entering a closed compartment to fight a fire? I. The fire
produces carbon monoxide which causes an oxygen deficiency
in the brain and body, leading quickly to death II. The fire
produces smoke, which contains toxic gases that cause
breathing difficulties and irritation of the respiratory tract III. The
fire consumes oxygen which may lead to asphyxiation

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While wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus, the user I, II & III

must be aware of the bulkiness of the unit in order to avoid
confined spaces. Of what other limitations should the user be
aware? I. The weight of the unit changes the user's center of
gravity II. The lens of the facepiece reduces the user's peripheral
vision III. The attached lifeline limits of the user's mobility

What should you do when the alarm bell on a self-contained Immediately evacuate
breathing apparatus sounds? the contaminated
area
While donning the positive -pressure self-contained breathing Replace the defective
apparatus, you discover that the air cylinder pressure gage and gages with a new pair
the regulator pressure gage differ from each other by 500 psi. from the spare parts
Which of the listed action should you consider as appropriate? inventory.

To safely enter a closed compartment, where CO2 has been wear a self-contained
released from a fixed extinguishing system, you should_______. breathing apparatus

What is a major advantage of using a positive pressure type self- The speed with which
contained breathing apparatus? it can be put into
operation is around
45 seconds.
What is a major advantage of the demand-type self-contained The speed with which
breathing apparatus? it can be put into
operation is around
45 seconds.

Which of the components listed are interchangeable between The facepiece

different backpack self-contained breathing apparatus produced
by various manufacturers?

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