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OFD 1-06
SCBA
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10/25/2006

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Term
What type of SCBA do we use in the OFD?
Definition
MSA
Term
What are the three agencies that govern SCBA's?
Definition
D.O.T, NIOSH, OSHA
Term
Three main components of the SCBA
Definition
Mask, Bottle, Frame
Term
What does CBRN stand for?
Definition
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
Term
What does the green band on the top of the cylinder indicate?
Definition
High pressure bottle. (4500 psi)
Term
What are the two types of SCBA?
Definition
Positive pressure, Demand
Term
What is the approx pressure that is maintained inside the mask?
Definition
14.7 psi
Term
What are our bottles made of?
Definition
Aluminum bottle, carbon fiber wrap, and a clear coat.
Term
What is the life span of our bottles?
Definition
15 yrs
Term
Who makes our bottles
Definition
Luxfer
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How often do our bottles need to be hydrostaticaly tested?
Definition
Every 5 yrs
Term
What is the safety factor that the bottles are tested to?
Definition
3 times the bottle pressure. Aprrox. 12,000 psi
Term
The burst disc that is on the neck of the bottle is made of what, and will fail at what pressure?
Definition
Copper, and 10% over rated pressure or approx 6750 psi.
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High pressure hoses are identified by what?
Definition
Any braided hose.
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Low pressure hoses are identified by what type of hose.
Definition
Smooth
Term
Chest guage and the bottle gauge need to be within what range?
Definition
5% or approx 225 psi
Term
What is the NFPA standard on SCBA use for the fire service?
Definition
1981
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What are the three ways to don an SCBA in the OFD?
Definition
Overhead method, Side method, and Seat mounted method
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How often should you do an SCBA check in the field?
Definition
Every shift.
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