annual scba refresher
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1 Revision 2009Fire/EMS Training Academy
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Training and Refresher
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• Given the SCBA Training and Refresher Course, the student will be able to:– Describe the training requirements for SCBA in
General Order 08-17– Identify the different parts of the SCBA
• Scott AV-3000 Facepiece• Scott E-Z FLO Regulator• Scott Pack
– Describe how to inspect the Scott Pak SCBA and AV-3000 Facepiece
– Describe the operation the Scott Pak SCBA– Describe the emergency procedures for the SCBA– Demonstrate don and doffing of the PPE and SCBA
Course Objective
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Overview
General Order on Respiratory Protection ProgramAV-3000 FacepieceE-Z FLO RegulatorPack Components
Inspection of the SCBA and FacepieceOperating the SCBA
Emergency ProceduresDonning and Doffing the SCBA
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General OrderDivision 08: Health and Safety
Chapter 17: Respiratory Protection Program
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General Order 08-17
• Training Policy– The initial qualification process to use a respirator,
including SCBA, requires:• Medical evaluation that includes the an OSHA Respiratory
Medical Evaluation Questionnaire.• Fit testing.• Training.• Demonstration of proficiency.
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General Order 08-17
• The initial training shall ensure that the member is thoroughly familiar with the respirator and has experience in using it in a non-hazardous environment. The initial training shall address:
– Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, use, or maintenance can compromise its protection.
– Capabilities and limitations of the respirator. – Inspection, donning, doffing, seal checking, and normal use of
the respirator. – Emergency procedures, including situations that involve
malfunction of the respirator, maintenance, and storage procedures.
– Recognition of medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use of the respirator.
– The general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory Protection.
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General Order 08-17
• Each member shall demonstrate proficiency in the proper procedures for:
– User inspection of the respirator. – Donning the respirator, including the seal check. – Confident use of the respirator. – Emergency procedures. – Doffing, cleaning, and maintenance.
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General Order 08-17
• Training Policy– Members must qualify annually to use respirators.
Qualification requires:• Annual refresher training within 60 days of scheduled fit
testing.• Fit testing.• Demonstration of proficiency.• Annual medical clearance utilizing an OSHA Respiratory
Medical Evaluation Questionnaire.
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AV-3000 Facepiece
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AV-3000 Facepiece
• Voice Emitter• Nose Cone• Regulator Adapter Port• Head Harness• Head Straps
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AV-3000 Facepiece
Voice Emitter
Nose Cone
Regulator Adapter Port
Head Harness
Head Straps
Head Straps
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E-Z FLO Regulator
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E-Z FLO Regulator
• Parts– Air Saver Switch or Don/Doff Switch– Purge Valve– Regulator Quick Disconnect– Face Piece Lock Tab Mechanism– Heads Up Display (HUD)
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E-Z FLO Regulator
Air Saver Switch or the
Don/Doff Switch
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Face Piece Lock Tab Mechanism
Regulator Quick
Disconnect with HUD Connector
Purge Valve
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E-Z FLO Regulator
Viberalert Alarm
Alarms at 1125 psi or 25% of air left in the cylinder
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• Heads Up Display» Full Bottle
» ¾ Bottle
» ½ Bottle – Yellow Light Flashing Slowly
» ¼ bottle – Red Light Flashing Rapidly
» Low Battery for Heads Up Display
E-Z FLO Regulator
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Pack Components
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Pack Components
• Harness• Remote Gauge• PASS Device• RIC Universal Air Connection• Quick Disconnect• Emergency Breathing Support System• Pressure Reducer• High and Low Pressure Supply Lines
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Pack Components
Shoulder Strap
Waist Strap
PASS Sensor Module and Batteries
Cylinder LarchSCBA
Harness
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Pack Components
Pressure Reducer
High Pressure Supple Line
Low Pressure Supple Line
RIC Universal Air Connection
Remote Gauge
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Pack Components
• Emergency Breathing Support System
Quick Disconnect
Dust Cap
EBSS airline Hold Down Strap
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Pack Components
• Emergency Breathing Support System– Emergency breathing support system (EBSS), the Life-Link
permits two users to share a common air supply in emergencies. Life-Link features a tactile-feel, quick-connect coupling on the regulator supply line.
– The quick disconnect on the EBSS does not have a Heads Up Display connector.
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Pack Components
• RIC Universal Air Connection (UAC)– The RIC/UAC allows air to be supplied to a down or
trapped firefighter by either a Scott RIT-PAK™II or another compressed air source.
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Pack Components
Pass Manual Reset Button
Warning Light
Manual Alarm Button
Activator Button
Pressure Gauge
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)
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Pack Components
Pressure Gauge
Open & Close Valve
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Pack Components
• Pressure Gauge
– Should Be less than a 100 PSI difference between the two gauges
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
• SCBA must be properly serviced and prepared for the next use each time it is used.
• Air cylinder must be changed or refilled.• Face piece and regulator must be sanitized
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.• Unit must be cleaned, inspected, and checked for
proper operation.
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• It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the SCBA is in ready condition before it is returned to the fire apparatus.
• The daily inspection procedure should be used when restoring a unit to service after it has been used.
Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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• If an SCBA inspection reveals any problems that cannot be remedied by routine maintenance, the SCBA must be removed from service for repair.
• Only properly trained and certified personnel are authorized to repair SCBA.
Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
• Daily Inspection– Each SCBA unit should be inspected daily or at the
beginning of each shift.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Skill DrillDaily SCBA Inspection
Step 1: Check backback and harness straps.
Step 2: Check air-cylinder pressure. Turn on the air-cylinder valve and check gauge pressure.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Step 3: Check condition of all hoses while pressurized.
Step 4: Activate integrated PASS device, if present.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Step 5: Check the face piece.
Step 6: Connect the regulator to the face piece and take test breaths.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Step 7: Close the cylinder valve and open the emergency by-pass valve to bleed the pressure.
Step 8: Check function and activation pressure of low-air alarm. Close by-pass valve and restore unit to a ready condition.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Skill Drill Replacing an SCBA Cylinder
Step 1: Place the SCBA on the floor or a bench. Step 2: Turn off the
cylinder valve.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Step 3: Open the by-pass valve to bleed off pressure.
Step 4: Disconnect the high-pressure supply hose.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Step 5: Release the cylinder from the backpack.
Step 6: Slide a full cylinder into the backpack. Align the outlet to the supply hose. Lock the cylinder in place.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Step 7: Check that the “O” ring is present and in good shape.
Step 8: Connect the high-pressure hose to the air cylinder.
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Inspecting the SCBA and Facepiece
Step 9: Open the cylinder valve. Check gauge reading.
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Operating the SCBA
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Operating the SCBA
• Connecting the regulator to the pack– Parts
• Female quick disconnect with Heads Up Display connector• Male quick disconnect with Heads Up Display connector
Male Quick Disconnect
From Regulator
From SCBA Pack
HUD Connector
HUD Connector
Female Quick
Disconnect
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Operating the SCBA
• Connecting the regulator to the pack– Line up both the female quick disconnect (from the
SCBA pack) to the male adapter (from the regulator) and the Heads Up Display connector.
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Operating the SCBA
• Disconnecting the regulator from the pack– Push both quick disconnects and hold– Push the quick disconnect sleeve back to release the
connectors
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• Turning on the air supply– Fully open the main cylinder valve.
Operating the SCBA
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Donning and Doffing the PPE and SCBA
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill DrillDonning Personal Protective Clothing
Step 1: Place your equipment in a logical order for donning.
Step 2: Place your protective hood over your head and down around your neck.
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Step 3: Put on boots and pull up bunker pants. Place the suspenders over your shoulders and secure the front of the pants.
Step 4: Put on your turnout coat and close the front of the coat.
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Step 5: Place your helmet on your head and adjust the chin strap securely. Turn up your coat collar and secure it in front.
Step 6: Put on your gloves.
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Step 7: If there are two people present, check each other’s clothing.
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Skill DrillDonning SCBA from a Seat-Mounted Bracket
Step 1: Don full PPE ensemble prior to mounting the fire apparatus. Safely mount the apparatus and sit in the seat, placing arms through SCBA shoulder straps.
Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
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Step 2: Fasten your seat belt. Partially tighten the shoulder straps. When the apparatus stops, release the seat belt and release the SCBA from its brackets. Exit the apparatus.
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Step 3: Attach waist belt and cinch down.
Step 4: Adjust shoulder straps until they are tight.
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Step 5: Open the main cylinder valve.
Step 6: Loosen or remove helmet and pull hood back. Don face piece and check for leaks. Replace protective hood and helmet and secure chin strap.
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Step 7: If necessary, connect regulator to face piece.
Step 8: Activate air flow and PASS alarm.
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Skill DrillDonning SCBA Using the Over-the-Head Method
Step 1: Open the case and lay out the SCBA with the cylinder valve away from you and the shoulder straps out to the sides.
Step 2: Fully open the main cylinder valve.
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Step 3: Bend down and grasp the SCBA backplate with both hands. Using your legs, lift the SCBA over your head. Rotate the SCBA 180 , so the waist straps are pointed to the ground.
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Step 4: Slide the SCBA down your back while your arms slide into the shoulder straps. Tighten the shoulder straps and secure the waist belt.
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Step 5: Remove your helmet and pull the hood back. Don your face piece and check for an adequate seal. Pull your protective hood into position, replace your helmet, and secure the chin strap.
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Step 6: If necessary, connect the regulator to the face piece. Activate the airflow and PASS alarm.
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Skill DrillDonning SCBA Using the Coat Method
Step 1: Open the case and lay out the SCBA with the cylinder valve away from you and the shoulder straps out to the sides. Fully open the main cylinder valve. Place your dominant hand on the opposite shoulder strap.
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Step 2: Lift the SCBA and swing it over your dominant shoulder.
Step 3: Slide your other hand between the SCBA cylinder and the corresponding shoulder strap.
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Step 4: Tighten the shoulder straps.
Step 5: Attach the waist belt and adjust tightness.
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Step 6: Remove your helmet and pull your hood back. Don the face piece and check for an adequate seal.
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Step 7: Pull the hood into position, replace the helmet, and secure the chin strap. If necessary, connect the regulator to the face piece. Activate the airflow and PASS alarm.
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Skill DrillDonning a Face Piece
Step 1: Fully extend the straps on the face piece.
Step 2: Place your chin in the chin pocket.
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Step 3: Fit the face piece to your face, bringing the straps or webbing over your head.
Step 4: Tighten the lowest two straps.
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Step 5: If there are more straps, tighten the top straps last.
Step 6: Check for a proper seal.
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Step 7: Pull your protective hood up so it covers all bare skin. Don your helmet and secure the chin strap.
Step 8: Install the regulator on your face piece or attach the low-pressure air supply hose to the regulator.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Skill DrillDoffing SCBA
Step 1: Use caution! Your regulator, helmet, SCBA Pack and facepiece can be hot. If your equipment is warm or hot, do not remove your structural firefighting gloves to remove your equipment. If you remove your gloves, you could get burned. Remove the regulator from the face piece or disconnect the low-pressure hose from the regulator.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Step 2: Remove your helmet and pull the protective hood down around your neck.
Step 3: Loosen the face piece straps.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Step 4: Remove your face piece.
Step 5: Release your waist belt.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Step 6: Loosen the shoulder straps and remove the SCBA.
Step 7: Shut off the air-cylinder valve.
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Donning & Doffing the PPE & SCBA
Step 8: Bleed the air pressure from the regulator.
Step 9: Place the SCBA in a safe location.
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Skill DrillDoffing Personal Protective Clothing
Step 1: Remove your gloves.
Step 2: Open the collar of your turnout coat.
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Step 3: Release the helmet chin strap and remove your helmet.
Step 4: Remove your turnout coat.
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Step 5: Remove your protective hood.
Step 6: Remove your bunker pants and boots.
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Emergency Procedures
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Emergency Procedures
• If at anytime you have a problem with the operation of your SCBA, call “Mayday” over the radio and follow the Mayday Procedures.
• Addressing situations– Regulator Failure– Facepiece Failure– Out of Air– How to Air Conservation– How to use the EBSS– How to activate the PASS
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Emergency Procedures
• Regulator Failure– Occurs when the regulator will not deliver air to the
facepiece during normal operations.
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Emergency Procedures
• Regulator Failure– Procedure for using the Purge Valve
• Call “Mayday” and follow the Mayday Procedures.• Slowly open and close the purge valve to allow air flow to
the facepiece.
Purge Valve
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Emergency Procedures
• Facepiece Failure– This can occur when the facepiece cracks or breaks,
where you loose the seal, during operations that allows continuous airflow out of the mask.
– This will waste the air in your SCBA.
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Emergency Procedures
• Facepiece Failure– Procedure for Facepiece Failure
• Call “Mayday” and follow the Mayday Procedures.• Attempt to cover the possible crack or break in the facepiece.• Reset the Air Saver Switch or the Don/Doff Switch to stop the air
rushing out of the mask.• If needed, use the Purge Valve.
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Emergency Procedures
• Out of Air– Your first indication of low air is your Viberalert Alarm. It
alarms at 1125 psi or 25% of air left in the cylinder. You still have 2 to 5 minutes of air left.
Do Not Panic!Never Rip Your Facepiece Off!
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Emergency Procedures
• Out of Air– Procedure for Out of Air
• Call “Mayday” and follow the Mayday Procedures.• If you run out of air, you have two options.
1. Use buddy breath connection (EBSS) with your partner and get out.
2. Just Pull the mask slightly off your face to relieve the collapsing face piece and get out!» Get as low to the ground as possible so you can
breath and the hood that is surrounding the face piece will filter the smoke that you breath in.
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Emergency Procedures
• Conserving Air– During emergency operations, you will be using the air
in your SCBA. When you use about 75% (1/4 tank or about 1125 psi) of your air supply, your regulator will start vibrating to notify you your air supply is getting low.
– When this happens, you will need to start evacuating yourself/team out of the area.
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Emergency Procedures
• Conserving Air– Procedures
• Reset the Air Saver Switch or the Don/Doff Switch
• Call “Mayday” and follow the Mayday Procedures.• Slowly open and close the purge valve to allow air flow to
the facepiece.• Take a deep breath of air and hold your breath for 5 seconds.
Repeat the process until you are out of the building/IDLH environment.
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Emergency Procedures
• Emergency Breathing Support System (EBSS)– SCBA’s are equipped with the EBSS. It is located next to the
remote gauge/PASS device.– If you are working during an incident and you find a firefighter
down and the SCBA is empty, you can quickly connect their regulator to your SCBA. It basically allows two people to use the air off of one pack at the same time for emergency evacuation purposes only.
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Emergency Procedures
– Procedure for Using the EBSS
• Both fire fighters shall be in close proximity.
• Unsnap the EBSS airline Hold Down Strap and remove the dust cap.
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Emergency Procedures
– Procedure for Using the EBSS
• Disconnect the low-pressure regulator hose at the quick-connect of the empty pack and quickly re-connect it to the pack with air. The HUD will not work on the 2nd fire fighter, it does not have a HUD connector on the EBSS line.
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Emergency Procedures
– Procedure for Using the EBSS• Coordinate movements, there is only a few feet of hose, as
you evacuate yourselves from the building/IDLH environment.
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Emergency Procedures
• Personal Alert Safety System (PASS)– An electronic device that sounds a loud audible signal
if a fire fighter is motionless for a set time period or if activated manually by the fire fighter.
– Located with the remote gauge
Motionless for 20 sec pre-alarm
Motionless for 30 sec full alarm
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Emergency Procedures
Warning Light
Green Light Normal
Red Light Warning
Manual Alarm Button
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Review
General Order on Respiratory ProtectionAV-3000 FacepieceE-Z FLO RegulatorPack Components
Inspection of the SCBA and FacepieceOperating the SCBA
Emergency ProceduresDonning and Doffing the SCBA
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Summary
• Given the SCBA Training and Refresher Course, the student will be able to:– Describe the training requirements for SCBA in
General Order 08-17– Identify the different parts of the SCBA
• Scott AV-3000 Facepiece• Scott E-Z FLO Regulator• Scott Pack
– Describe how to inspect the Scott Pak SCBA and AV-3000 Facepiece
– Describe the operation the Scott Pak SCBA– Describe the emergency procedures for the SCBA– Demonstrate don and doffing of the PPE and SCBA
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Practical Session
• Equipment needed:– PPE– SCBA– AV-3000 Facepiece with Regualtor
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Practical Session
• Demonstrate– Inspecting the SCBA– Donning PPE– Donning SCBA
• From a Seat-Mounted Bracket• Using the Over-the-Head Method• Using the Coat Method
– Donning a Facepiece– Activating your PASS