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A device used to fill SCBA bottles
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Compressor
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The component of the SCBA that fits over the face.
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The face piece
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A portable communication device used by firefighters
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Portable radio
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To take off an item of clothing or equipment
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Doff
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A process to provide periods of rest and recovery for emergency workers during an incident.
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Rehabilitation (Rehab)
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To put clothing or equipment on
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Don
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An apparatus consisting of multiple tanks used to store compressed air
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Cascade System
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What is nomex
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A fire resistant synthetic material
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The dangerous practice of acting independently of command instructions
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Freelancing
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A respirator with an independent air supply that is used by fire fighters
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SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
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The system in which two fire fighters work as a teamfor safety purposes is referred to as the ______
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Buddy System
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Putting on an item of clothing or equipment is called_____
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Donning
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An electric semiconductor that emits a single-colorlight when activated is an LED, which is anacronym for___
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Light-emitting diode
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Oxygen deficiency occurs when the atmosphere's oxygen level drops below....
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19.5%
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An electronic device that sounds a loud audible signal when a firefighter becomes trapped or injured is a(n)....
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PASS (Personal Alert Safety System) Device
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