5 Questions
What does SCBA stand for?
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
What is an unofficial name for SCBA mostly used in firefighting?
Air Pack
What is the pressure range in the high-pressure gas storage cylinder of an open circuit SCBA?
2,216 to 5,500 psi
What is another term for SCBA when designed for use underwater?
Scuba Set
What are some types of SCBA also referred to as?
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus (CABA)
Study Notes
SCBA Abbreviation and Nickname
- SCBA stands for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- In firefighting, SCBA is often unofficially referred to as a "pack"
Open-Circuit SCBA Specifications
- The high-pressure gas storage cylinder of an open-circuit SCBA operates within a pressure range of
Underwater SCBA Terminology
- An SCBA designed for use underwater is also known as a Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA)
SCBA Types
- Some types of SCBA are also referred to as Closed-Circuit Breathing Apparatus or Oxygen Breathing Apparatus
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