SOG 220-03 Situational Awareness

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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?

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 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?

Review the air status of their company Signup and view all the answers

Why should firefighters exit an IDLH environment prior to the activation of the low air alarm?

To exit with their emergency reserve intact Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 10-minute benchmarks provided by the Communication Center?

To check on company status Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that can affect air consumption?

Physical fitness and condition Signup and view all the answers

What should Company Officers ensure regarding their personnel's work positions?

Rotate positions of heavy work and light work Signup and view all the answers

What should Firefighters do if a low air alarm activates?

Immediately notify their Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

What should the Company Officer do if a low air alarm activates?

Request relief for egress from the IDLH environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Company Officers upon notification of a company member reaching 50% of their remaining air?

Review the air status of their company Signup and view all the answers

What should Firefighters do if a low air alarm activates due to a mechanical failure?

Immediately notify their Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

What does Situational Awareness refer to?

Identifying, comprehending, analyzing, and reacting to critical information Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of air management for firefighters?

To actively monitor and manage air consumption while performing firefighting functions Signup and view all the answers

What is an IDLH environment?

Any known, suspected, or unknown atmospheric concentration of any toxic, corrosive, or asphyxiate substance that poses an immediate threat to life Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of individuals regarding air management?

Check their SCBA every morning and after each use Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining situational awareness as a firefighter?

To constantly check the environment and ensure safe working conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the closest exit out of a structure an example of?

Maintaining situational awareness Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of individuals and teams in air management?

Both individual and team responsibilities Signup and view all the answers

What does an IDLH environment pose a threat to?

Life Signup and view all the answers

When should individuals check their SCBA?

Every morning and after each use Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of air management regarding air consumption?

To calculate air usage so that companies exit the IDLH environment prior to the activation of the low air alarm Signup and view all the answers

What does maintaining situational awareness include?

Looking for threats to safety of self and others Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of Company Officers regarding air management?

Ensuring company integrity and periodically checking on the condition of their company Signup and view all the answers