Safety, Fire & Survival · Fire — EEBD
How does an Emergency Escape Breathing Device (EEBD) differ from a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)?
- AAn EEBD supplies unlimited air for firefighting
- BAn EEBD provides a short supply of air (typically 10–15 minutes) solely for escaping a hazardous atmosphere, not for firefighting or entry✓ Correct
- CAn EEBD is worn only by the master
- DAn EEBD purifies the surrounding smoke for breathing
Explanation
An EEBD is a short-duration (about 10–15 minutes) self-contained supply used only to escape a smoke- or gas-filled space. It must never be used to fight fires, enter oxygen-deficient spaces, or for any task other than evacuation — that is the SCBA's role.
Authority: SOLAS II-2; FSS Code, emergency escape breathing devices
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