Reserve Tower 22 Breathing Air System
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What type of air system is equipped on Reserve Tower 22?

  • 3000 PSI breathing air system
  • 4500 PSI breathing air system (correct)
  • 5000 PSI compressed air system
  • 4500 PSI oxygen supply system
  • Which of the following items must personnel have ready when using Reserve Tower 22's basket during firefighting operations?

  • A buddy breathing hose (correct)
  • A backup air pack
  • A thermal imaging camera
  • An oxygen mask
  • How many 8 foot hoses are provided for the buddy breathing connection on Reserve Tower 22?

  • Four hoses located in the passenger side rear compartment
  • Two hoses in the passenger side rear compartment and two in the left rear tower basket (correct)
  • Four hoses located in both the right rear and left rear compartments
  • Two hoses located in the left rear tower basket
  • What must be done first by firefighters before utilizing the supplied air system from Tower 22?

    <p>Have an SCBA pack donned and in use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment necessitates the use of a SCBA while operating from Reserve Tower 22?

    <p>An IDLH atmosphere or structural firefighting conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the re-evaluation date set for the equipment guidelines of Reserve Tower 22?

    <p>January 1, 2026</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of having a buddy breathing hose in the SCBA when operating from Reserve Tower 22?

    <p>To provide air supply for a second firefighter in distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approved the Standard Operating Guidelines for Reserve Tower 22?

    <p>Alan Wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reserve Tower 22 Supplied Air System Use

    Purpose

    • Personnel working in the basket of Reserve Tower 22 during fire conditions must wear a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for protection.

    Policy

    • SCBA must be worn with a buddy breathing hose during structural fire fighting or when an Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) atmosphere is possible.

    Procedure

    • Reserve Tower 22 has a 4500 PSI breathing air system that can be used with an SCBA.
    • The tower has air hoses that connect inside the basket for use with the buddy breathing connection on the SCBA.
    • Two 8-foot hoses are stored in the passenger side rear compartment and two additional 8-foot hoses are located in the left rear tower basket in a small storage box.
    • Firefighters can breathe directly from the supplied air system by:
      • Wearing an SCBA pack and having it in use.
      • Using a supplied air system hose from the storage box on the rear of the basket.

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