6 Questions
What is the purpose of establishing an Air Supply Sector?
To provide a reserve supply of equipment and personnel
Who is responsible for organizing the rotation of air cylinders?
The Air Supply Officer
What is the role of the Air Supply Staging Team?
To perform the on-air cylinder changeover and record the time of the changeover
In what situation would an Air Supply Staging Area be considered?
When crews are travelling an extended distance in an IDLH atmosphere
How many firefighters make up an Air Supply Staging Team?
Two
What is the purpose of the Air/Light vehicle?
To respond to incidents with air supply needs
Study Notes
Support Sectors
- Support sectors may be established by the Incident Commander (IC) to maintain a reserve supply of equipment, personnel, or specialized resources.
Air Supply Sector
- An Officer is assigned to run the Air Supply Sector.
- The Air Supply Officer is responsible for:
- Organizing the rotation of empty and full air cylinders.
- Ensuring full air cylinders are transported from the Air/Light vehicle to sectors.
- Monitoring the number of cylinders available for use and requesting additional Air/Light vehicles if needed.
Air Supply Staging Team
- The Air Supply Staging Team consists of a minimum of two Firefighters who:
- Perform on-air cylinder changeovers.
- Record the time of the changeover for advanced air management.
Air Supply Staging Area
- An Air Supply Staging Area is considered when crews travel an extended distance in an IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) atmosphere.
- The Air Supply Staging Area allows firefighting crews to exchange their SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus) cylinder without exiting the structure.
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