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What is the minimum air pressure required upon initial entry into the IDLH environment?
What is the minimum air pressure required upon initial entry into the IDLH environment?
- 4050 psi (correct)
- 2500 psi
- 3000 psi
- 3500 psi
Who is responsible for ensuring company integrity and periodically checking on the condition of their company?
Who is responsible for ensuring company integrity and periodically checking on the condition of their company?
- Company Officers (correct)
- Firefighters individually
- Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC)
- The Communication Center
When should Firefighters give an automatic air status report to their Company Officer?
When should Firefighters give an automatic air status report to their Company Officer?
- When the low air alarm activates
- Upon reaching 50% of their remaining air (approximately 2250 psi) (correct)
- Every 15 minutes
- At the beginning of their entry into the IDLH environment
What should Company Officers do upon notification of a company member reaching 50% of their remaining air?
What should Company Officers do upon notification of a company member reaching 50% of their remaining air?
Why should firefighters exit an IDLH environment prior to the activation of the low air alarm?
Why should firefighters exit an IDLH environment prior to the activation of the low air alarm?
What is the purpose of the 10-minute benchmarks provided by the Communication Center?
What is the purpose of the 10-minute benchmarks provided by the Communication Center?
What is one of the factors that can affect air consumption?
What is one of the factors that can affect air consumption?
What should Company Officers ensure regarding their personnel's work positions?
What should Company Officers ensure regarding their personnel's work positions?
What should Firefighters do if a low air alarm activates?
What should Firefighters do if a low air alarm activates?
What should the Company Officer do if a low air alarm activates?
What should the Company Officer do if a low air alarm activates?
What is the responsibility of Company Officers upon notification of a company member reaching 50% of their remaining air?
What is the responsibility of Company Officers upon notification of a company member reaching 50% of their remaining air?
What should Firefighters do if a low air alarm activates due to a mechanical failure?
What should Firefighters do if a low air alarm activates due to a mechanical failure?
What does Situational Awareness refer to?
What does Situational Awareness refer to?
What is the objective of air management for firefighters?
What is the objective of air management for firefighters?
What is an IDLH environment?
What is an IDLH environment?
What is the responsibility of individuals regarding air management?
What is the responsibility of individuals regarding air management?
What is the purpose of maintaining situational awareness as a firefighter?
What is the purpose of maintaining situational awareness as a firefighter?
What is the closest exit out of a structure an example of?
What is the closest exit out of a structure an example of?
What is the responsibility of individuals and teams in air management?
What is the responsibility of individuals and teams in air management?
What does an IDLH environment pose a threat to?
What does an IDLH environment pose a threat to?
When should individuals check their SCBA?
When should individuals check their SCBA?
What is the objective of air management regarding air consumption?
What is the objective of air management regarding air consumption?
What does maintaining situational awareness include?
What does maintaining situational awareness include?
What is the responsibility of Company Officers regarding air management?
What is the responsibility of Company Officers regarding air management?
