Safety, Fire & Survival · Fire — SCBA
A fireman's outfit under SOLAS includes protective clothing, boots, helmet, a safety lamp, a fire axe, and a:
- ASextant
- BSelf-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)✓ Correct
- CLiferaft
- DRadar reflector
Explanation
The fireman's outfit includes self-contained breathing apparatus so a firefighter can enter smoke-filled or oxygen-deficient spaces, plus a lifeline/fireproof line and the other listed protective gear.
Authority: SOLAS Chapter II-2; FSS Code (firefighter's outfit)
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