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The air used in firefighters' tanks is typically compressed breathing air. It is usually a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, and trace amounts of other gases. This air is supplied to firefighters to ensure their safety and enable them to breathe in hazardous environments.
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Where do firefighters get oxygen tanks?
Firefighters typically get oxygen tanks from their fire department or fire station. These tanks are filled with compressed oxygen and are essential for providing breathable air to firefighters in hazardous or smoke-filled environments.
What is a cascade fire engine?
A cascade system is used to fill the air tanks that firefighters use inside a fire.
What gas is used to make the foam for firefighters?
The same air that we breathe !!
Why were air tanks invented?
Air tanks were invented to hold compressed air.
Is the word firefighters a collective noun?
There is no standard collective noun for firefighters, in which case a noun that suits the situation can be used; for example a crew of firefighters, a squadron of firefighters, a team of firefighters, etc.
How do firefighters put out computer fires?
us air
How much does a firefighters tanks weigh?
The common Scott Air-Pak can vary from 10-14 lbs. for a tank with 30 minutes of air and made from carbon fiber. A tank with 60 minutes of air can weigh up to 17 lbs. and a tank made from Aluminum can weigh up to 22 lbs.
What are air tanks?
Air tanks come from russian bollets made from solfer umonier
How many tanks were used in battle of Britain?
The Battle of Britain was an air battle and had no use for tanks unless they were used to subdue downed German pilots which would be a bad use for a tank.
What does the fire department use air support for?
* Spotters and observers are used to observe a wildfire, weather conditions, and ground operations and to direct ground forces to the main body of a fire without endangering peoples' lives. * Aircraft are generally employed by the Forest Service and a few community fire departments to aid in controlling and extinguishing forest and wild fires using water or fire retardant chemicals. * Airplanes can be used to drop smokejumpers or equipment near remote fires. * Helicopters can be used to rappel or ferry firefighters, equipment or supplies to or from difficult or remote terrain, or to rescue victims. * In urban fire departments, "air support" can refer to the equipment and supplies used to replenish the air tanks used by firefighters for breathing or for operating other equipment such as pneumatic jacks or air tools.
How does chemistry help firefighters?
Materials used by firefighter are chemical products.
Where do people get the air in air tanks?
It's pumped in with an Air Compressor
