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REPFF Exit Exam • Set 2 Question 10 of 30

You are carrying out a search in a smoke-filled compartment wearing BA. At what stage should you start to make your way out of the compartment?

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Direct Answer

Option D: wait until the BA set warning whistle sounds

Standard breathing apparatus operational procedures dictate that firefighters must begin retreating immediately when the low-pressure warning whistle sounds. This guarantees a safe margin of remaining air to exit the smoke-filled compartment before total depletion.

All Options

A
Regularly check your pressure gauge and note how much air you used to reach your work area. Start to return when you have this amount left plus a reasonable reserve
B
Wait for the appropriate signal on your safety line as the personnel outside will be keeping a track of the time you have spent inside
C
15 minutes after starting to used the set as this leaves you with five minutes air left
D
wait until the BA set warning whistle sounds (Correct Answer)

Detailed Explanation & Context

Standard breathing apparatus operational procedures dictate that firefighters must begin retreating immediately when the low-pressure warning whistle sounds. This guarantees a safe margin of remaining air to exit the smoke-filled compartment before total depletion.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Refresher Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting (REPFF).

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