The CFD demands that FF utilise a SCBA whenever there is the slightest threat of a
contaminated atmosphere correct answers UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A FF
WEAR AN SCBA?
21% Normal, oxygen rich atmosphere, 19.5% This is the minimum percentage of oxygen for
safe entry into the area as designated by OH&S, 18% oxygen deficient atmosphere as defined by
ANSI, 17% breathing rate increases to compensate for lower oxygen content, 9% you rapidly
lose consciousness at this level, 6% Death occurs within minutes from respiratory and
cardiovascular failure at this level correct answers DESCRIBE THE 7 LANDMARK OXYGEN
CONCENTRATIONS
NFPA 1981 correct answers WHAT NFPA STANDARD REGULATES SCBA
NFPA 1852 correct answers WHAT NFPA STANDARD REGULATES CARE AND
MAINTENANCE OF SCBA?
Blood that is O2 depleted and rich in CO2 enters the right atrium of the heart through two large
blood vessels. While in the heart, blood is pumped to the lungs for gas exchange. Blood travels
from the right atrium to the right ventricle and is then pumped tot he lungs where carbon dioxide
is exchanged for oxygen. Now the O2 rich blood is pumped to the left atrium and then the left
venticle to be pumped to the rest of the body. correct answers DESCRIBE BLOOD FLOW
THROUGH THE HEART AND LUNGS.
alveolar level correct answers AT WHAT LEVEL DOES GAS EXCHANGE OCCUR WITH
THE BLOOD?
Carbon Dioxide correct answers WHAT GAS CONTROLS THE BREATHING REFLEX
Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and Heat Stroke correct answers WHAT ARE THE 3 TYPES OF
HEAT STRESS?
head harness, visor, nosecup, speech diaphragm, exhalation valve, neck strap HUD and voice
amplifier correct answers WHAT 8 COMPONENTS MAKE UP THE DRAGER FACEPIECE?
Panormama Nova Full facemask and 90% of you normal field of view correct answers WHAT
IS THE MASK CALLED AND WHAT % FIELD OF VISION DOES IT PROVIDE?
high-impact polycarbonate visor that is tested with a 1.093 C open flame for 10 seconds correct
answers WHAT MATERIAL IS THE VISOR MADE OF AND HOW IS IT TESTED?
facepiece, AirBoss PSS 100 plus SCBA with sentinel II system, demand valve, first-stage
pressure reducer, supply hoses, warning whistle, adjustable backframe and harness and air
cylinder. correct answers WHAT 8 PARTS MAKE UP THE DRAGER PACK