The intent of the "Air Management" SOG is to require that members exit the IDLH prior to the low air alarm activation of their SCBA.
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True
False
Question 2
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Members must be aware of their air pressure at least every 5 minutes and provide early notification to command of low air situations.
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True
False
Question 3
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Select the appropriate times for team members to check their air pressure.
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Prior to IDLH entry
Continually monitor air pressure individually and as team
Any time a PAR is conducted
Any time offensive/defensive strategy is changed
Question 4
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What are the MOST appropriate examples of personal air management event triggers. Check all that apply.
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Regular time intervals (every 5 minutes)
10 minute ticker from MetCom
Change of work area
Passing of major landmarks
Completion of assignment and before accepting the next assignment
When a half cyldiner is reached
When an amber heads up display exists
Question 5
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Team leaders will report to their supervisor when the first member of the team reaches 2000 psi.
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True
False
Question 6
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All members shall maintain a hightened awareness of low air and PASS device activations in thier area. __________ shall be notified if an alarm shall be heard.
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Division/Group Supervisor
Team members/partner
Incident Safety Officer
Command
Question 7
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If a low air activates in the IDLH, the team leader radio report should include which of the following?
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The teams PAR status, location, and estimated time to exit.
Request RIT, give location, and time to exit.
Give a LUNAR.
The teams PAR status including a CAN report.
Question 8
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The RIT will be alerted to any low air situation the team leader should then proactively ________? Check all that are the most appropriate.
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Perform the RECON survery
Obtain a separate radio channel for RIT operations
Evaluate need to reposition and confirm the members exist or assist.
Track remaining members time in the IDLH area and notify command if the member has not exited within one minute
Deploy as ordered by command
Question 9
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The _______ will notify their supervisor immediately upon exit from the IDLH.
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Team
Officer
Member with low air alarm
Alpha side medic
Question 10
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Any action of an SCBA low air alarm shall be investigated by the Incident Commander who shall determine the root issue. This will include info in the AAR to prevent other low air events.