BSM (Chp 2): DUAL EMERGENCY BREATHING SUPPORT SYSTEM “BUDDY BREATHING” SYSTEM

One end of the Dual Emergency Breathing Support System “Buddy Breathing” accessory hose is permanently connected to the

low pressure side of the SCBA’s Pressure Reducing Assembly (PRA)

What does the unconnected end of the Buddy Breathing hose have?

It is fitted with both male and female quick disconnect couplings

The Emergency Breathing Support System is ____ a transfill system

NOT

Transfill systems

move air from one cylinder to another on the high-pressure side of the PRA

The male side of the Emergency Breathing Support System manifold can release air at up to ______ when the check valve sleeve is pulled back

150 psig

Do ____ pull the check valve sleeve and point the male end toward anyone

NOT

Emergency Steps for buddy breathing

1. Declare a Mayday

2. Determine whether or not there is sufficient air remaining

3. Open the snaps on the pouch and extend the Emergency Breathing Support System hose

4. Remove the dust cap

5. Determine which method of connection is most appropriate

6. Test for positive connection

(⅓ capacity) of the cylinder is roughly how many psig?

~1833 psig