USCGC Kankakee Damage Control Handbook Exam Questions and Answers | 2026 | Graded A+

USCGC Kankakee Damage Control Handbook Exam Questions and Answers | 2026 | Graded A+ How often should the SCBA be inspected? - answer-Daily, by the DCPO and briefly before each use. How long will an EEBD provide oxygen? - answer-10minutes EEBD - answer-Emergency Escape Breathing Device Can the EEBD be used to fight fires in an emergency? - answer-No, it is used only for escape or awaiting rescue in a toxic environment. What is the purpose of the self contained breathing apparatus? - answer-To make wearer independent of the surrounding atmosphere At what percentage will the bell alarm activate? - answer-25% What is a shole? - answer-A flat plate placed under the end of a shore to distribute weight or pressure What is the PSI of a Stealth H-45 cylinder when fully charged? - answer-4500 psi What determines how long a cylinder will last? - answer-Physical condition and amount of work being done by the wearer What is the definition of shoring? - answer-The process of placing supports against the side of underneath, or above a structure to prevent metal fatigue, sagging and bulging.What are 4 major components used in damage control shoring? - answer-shore, wedge, shole, and strongback What are the best woods to use for shoring? - answer-Douglas fir and yellow pine What is the recommended length and width of shoring wedges? - answer-6 times the minimum butt thickness and approximately as wide as the shoring What is the definition of a run? - answer-The distance from the bulkhead along the deck or overhead to an anchor point, less the thickness of the strongbacks and wedges What is the definition of rise? - answer-The distance from the center of the bulkhead or door being shored to the deck or overhead What is the purpose of the shoring batten? - answer-Provides a quick and easy way to measure lengths and angles of shores. What is the purpose of using sand during shoring operations? - answer-To provide a better grip for shores when the deck surface is oily/slippery