Which is not a function of the PASS device?

Which is not a function of the PASS device?

• A. Automatically exits a burning structure.
• B. Aids rescuers to locate the wearer.
• C. Alerts others if immobile or in distress.
• D. Sounds an alarm when the firefighter is motionless.

Answer: (A)

The PASS device is a safety signaling tool worn by a firefighter to aid rescue efforts. It works by detecting movement and signaling distress through an audible alarm and a locator beacon, helping teammates hear and locate the wearer and know when they’re immobile or in trouble. It may be activated by the firefighter to indicate distress and will beep to draw attention so rescuers can find them quickly. It does not have any mechanism to automatically exit a burning structure; egress is not managed by PASS. So the option describing automatic exit is not a function of the PASS device.