What does SCBA stand for and when must it be worn during fire fighting on ships?
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A
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus — must be worn when entering any enclosed space with smoke, toxic gases, or oxygen-deficient atmosphere
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B
Standard Construction for Breathing Apparatus — worn for all fire-fighting
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C
Ship's Combustion Breathing Air — used for testing only
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D
Safety Control Breathing Appliance — worn for routine confined space entry only